Thermal Insulation | Residential heating/cooling systems | Industry: R-3.5 (ASTM C518) / Base: R-4.2▲ (80 kg/m³ density) / Advanced: R-5.0▲▲ (100 kg/m³ density) | Reduces energy costs by 20-30%▲▲ / Meets ASHRAE standards▲▲ | Base: 15% cost increase over standard / Advanced: 30% premium▲▲ |
Acoustic Insulation | Office partitions, soundproof rooms | Industry: 30 dB reduction (ISO 140-3) / Base: 35 dB▲ / Advanced: 40 dB▲▲ (quieter than office noise) | Enhances privacy▲▲ / Reduces noise to WHO-recommended levels▲▲ | Base: Requires 50mm thickness / Advanced: Needs 100mm space▲▲ |
Fire Resistance | Industrial facilities, public buildings | Industry: Class A (ASTM E84) / Base: 0 flame spread▲ / Advanced: Non-combustible▲▲ (UL 1971) | Meets UL 1971 safety standards▲▲ / Zero flame spread in Advanced▲▲ | Base: 10% weight increase / Advanced: Requires fire-rated installation▲▲ |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical plants, laboratories | Industry: 20+ chemicals (ASTM D543) / Base: 50+ chemicals▲ / Advanced: 80+ chemicals▲▲ (30min+ exposure) | Resists aggressive chemicals▲▲ / Safe for corrosive environments▲▲ | Base: Limited to mild chemicals / Advanced: Higher cost for specialized additives▲▲ |
Moisture Resistance | Humid climates, basements | Industry: 1.5% water absorption (EN 12527) / Base: 0.8%▲ / Advanced: 0.3%▲▲ (non-hygroscopic) | Prevents mold growth▲▲ / Maintains R-value in damp conditions▲▲ | Base: Requires vapor barrier / Advanced: Complex installation▲▲ |
Durability | Industrial insulation, structural use | Industry: 5% compression after 24hrs (ASTM C394) / Base: 3%▲ / Advanced: 1%▲▲ (longer lifespan) | Withstands heavy machinery▲▲ / 2x longer lifespan in Advanced▲▲ | Base: Moderate wear over 5 years / Advanced: Higher density increases weight▲▲ |