Fire Resistance | Hotels, Hospitals, Public Buildings | - Industry: ASTM E84 Class A (Surface Burning) - Our Base: ASTM E84 Class A - Our Advanced: ASTM E84 Class A + intumescent coating (▲) | Meets safety codes; Advanced version offers 2x longer fire endurance (▲) | Advanced coating adds 15% cost to materials |
Sound Absorption | Open-Plan Offices, Auditoriums | - Industry: NRC 0.5 - Our Base: NRC 0.6 (▲) - Our Advanced: NRC 0.8 (▲) | Base reduces echo by 30%; Advanced cuts noise by 50% (▲) | Advanced panels may require custom installation for full effect |
Moisture/Waterproofing | Kitchens, Bathrooms, Swimming Pools | - Industry: ASTM C1193 (moisture resistance) - Our Base: Passes ASTM C1193 - Our Advanced: Hydrophobic coating (▲) | Base prevents mold; Advanced resists 100% humidity (▲) | Advanced coating may reduce aesthetic translucency by 15% |
Thermal Insulation | Commercial Buildings, Residential Roofs | - Industry: R-Value 2.5 - Our Base: R-Value 3.0 (▲) - Our Advanced: R-Value 4.0 (▲) | Base lowers HVAC costs by 15%; Advanced cuts energy use by 30% (▲) | Advanced thickness may limit ceiling height in tight spaces |
Aesthetic Design | Restaurants, Retail Spaces, Homes | - Industry: Flat, uniform panels - Our Base: Artistic geometric patterns - Our Advanced: Custom perforated/honeycomb designs (▲) | Base offers modern style; Advanced enables bespoke lighting integration (▲) | Advanced customization requires longer lead times (2–3 weeks) |
Structural Integrity | High-Traffic Areas, Industrial Ceilings | - Industry: Standard 2.2 lbs/sqft - Our Base: 1.8 lbs/sqft (▲) - Our Advanced: 1.5 lbs/sqft + 95% tensile strength (▲) | Base simplifies installation; Advanced reduces weight by 30% (▲) | Advanced version may require reinforced mounting hardware |