Material & Finish | Commercial spaces (hotels/offices) | Industry: Standard wood/metal Base: Galvanized steel (ASTM B117 500hr salt spray resistance) Advanced: Solid wood (Janka 1200 lbf) + galvanized steel (▲200hr salt spray) | Base: 50% more corrosion resistance than Industry Advanced: 2× harder than Base (▲100%) | Advanced: 30% higher cost than Base due to premium materials |
Design Style | Modern homes, open-plan offices | Industry: Traditional designs Base: Straight stairs with metal railings Advanced: Floating stairs with open risers (EN 16632 compliant) | Advanced: Sleek, space-saving design ▲ Base: Cost-effective modern aesthetic | Floating design requires structural modifications (▲ complexity) |
Functionality | Apartments, multi-story buildings | Industry: Standard 7.5" step rise Base: ADA-compliant 12" step rise Advanced: Wider 14" treads (▲10% surface area) | Base: Meets ADA safety standards Advanced: 20% improved user comfort ▲ | Advanced: 15% larger footprint compared to Base |
Customization | Luxury renovations, boutique hotels | Industry: Limited color/finish options Base: 3 standard colors Advanced: Full customization (materials, dimensions, finishes) | Advanced: Matches any interior theme ▲ Base: Quick delivery (2 weeks) | Advanced: 4-week lead time vs Base's 2 weeks |
Safety Features | High-traffic commercial spaces | Industry: Basic metal railings Base: Metal railings (EN 1991 load capacity) Advanced: Glass balustrades + metal (▲20% load capacity) | Advanced: 20% stronger than Base ▲ Base: Meets OSHA safety standards | Glass balustrades add 25% to Advanced tier cost |
Installation | DIY-friendly projects | Industry: Requires professional installation Base: Full drawings provided (ISO 9001 certified) Advanced: Professional installation included | Base: ▲20% cost savings vs hiring external installers Advanced: Zero labor hassle | Base: Requires user to coordinate installation |