Thermal Insulation | Building construction, HVAC systems | Thermal Resistance (ISO 8301): Industry: R-4.0/inch (standard for most buildings) Our Base: R-4.5/inch (▲12.5% ▲ exceeds baseline) Our Advanced: R-5.0/inch (▲11.1% ▲▲ optimal for extreme climates) | Base reduces energy costs by 15%; Advanced cuts HVAC energy use by 20% | Advanced requires 10% more installation space for equivalent thickness |
Fire Resistance | Fire-rated walls, high-risk buildings | Fire Resistance Time (ASTM E119): Industry: 30 mins (meets basic codes) Our Base: 60 mins (▲100% ▲▲ meets Class A) Our Advanced: 120 mins (▲100% ▲▲▲ exceeds 2-hour ratings) | Base qualifies for Class A fire rating; Advanced withstands 2-hour fire exposure | Advanced adds 15% more weight to structures |
Acoustic Insulation | Hotels, offices, theaters | Noise Reduction (ISO 140-3): Industry: 30 dB (reduces typical office noise) Our Base: 35 dB (▲16.7% ▲ matches library levels) Our Advanced: 40 dB (▲14.3% ▲▲ quieter than whisper) | Base muffles loud conversations; Advanced achieves hospital-grade quiet | Advanced requires denser material, increasing cost by 25% |
Chemical Resistance | Chemical plants, laboratories | Chemical Exposure (ASTM D543): Industry: 20+ chemicals (common substances) Our Base: 30+ chemicals (▲50% ▲▲ handles industrial acids) Our Advanced: 50+ chemicals (▲66.7% ▲▲▲ withstands aggressive solvents) | Base resists acids and oils; Advanced shields against corrosive chemicals | Advanced may have higher moisture absorption |
Weight & Thickness | Lightweight construction, retrofitting | Weight (ISO 3801): Industry: 300 GSM (heavy-duty) Our Base: 285 GSM (▲-5% ▼ lighter for easier handling) Our Advanced: 250 GSM (▲11.8% lighter ▲ ideal for retrofitting) | Base reduces installation labor effort; Advanced cuts transport costs by 18% | Advanced may need double layers for same R-value |
Environmental Sustainability | Green buildings, eco-certified projects | Recycled Content (ISO 14021): Industry: 20% (minimal compliance) Our Base: 40% (▲100% ▲▲ meets LEED Silver) Our Advanced: 100% (▲150% ▲▲▲ qualifies for Platinum) | Base meets LEED Silver requirements; Advanced achieves carbon-neutral certification | Advanced costs 20% more than Base due to recycled material sourcing |