Material Composition | Outdoor installations, marine environments | - Industry Standard: Steel (40 ksi yield strength) - Our Base: Aluminum alloy (60 ksi) ▲ - Our Advanced: 6063-T6 aluminum (80 ksi) ▲▲ (ASTM A370) | Base: 50% lighter than steel; Advanced: 100% corrosion-resistant for coastal use | Industry steel requires frequent coating; Advanced costs 20% more than Base |
Weather Resistance | Coastal areas, high humidity regions | - Industry: Painted steel (500-hour salt spray) - Base: Powder-coated aluminum (1000-hour) ▲ - Advanced: 3-layer coating (2000-hour) ▲▲ (ASTM B117) | Base: Outperforms steel by 100%; Advanced: Lasts 4x longer than Industry | Base may fade in extreme UV; Advanced adds weight |
Assembly Ease | DIY installations, quick repairs | - Industry: Bolt-together (4 hours/panel) - Base: Pre-drilled + snap-fit (2 hours) ▲ - Advanced: Magnetic connectors (1 hour) ▲▲ (ISO 9001) | Base cuts labor by 50%; Advanced: 75% faster assembly | Advanced requires precise alignment; Industry methods need tools |
Durability | High-traffic areas, commercial use | - Industry: 10-year warranty - Base: 15-year ▲ - Advanced: 20-year ▲▲ (EN 13914) | Base: 50% longer lifespan than Industry; Advanced: 100% warranty coverage | Industry warranties exclude weather damage; Advanced requires annual inspections |
Eco-friendliness | Sustainable construction projects | - Industry: 30% recycled content - Base: 50% recycled ▲ - Advanced: 75% recycled + FSC wood ▲▲ (ISO 14024) | Base: 66% greener than Industry; Advanced: Carbon-neutral production | Advanced uses premium materials (25% higher cost); Base lacks wood options |
Security Features | High-theft zones, residential safety | - Industry: Basic lock (EN 1627 RC1) - Base: Reinforced (RC2) ▲ - Advanced: Multi-point (RC3) ▲▲ (ASTM E2288 rodent proof) | Base: Stops 90% of break-ins; Advanced: Burglar-resistant (RC3 rating) | Base locks may rust; Advanced adds 15% to total weight |