Fire Resistance | Hotels, Churches, Commercial Buildings | Fire Rating: Industry Standard (30 min) ▲ Our Base (45 min) ▲ Our Advanced (60 min) (EN 13501-1) | Exceeds safety norms for high-traffic areas; Advanced version meets 1-hour fire barrier requirements | Higher fire ratings may increase material thickness and cost (Advanced: +15% thickness) |
Sound Insulation | Office Partitions, Auditoriums | Noise Reduction: Industry (30 dB) ▲ Base (35 dB) ▲ Advanced (43 dB) (ISO 140-3) | Advanced panels reduce disruptive noise in open-plan spaces; Base suitable for standard partitions | Advanced versions require specialized acoustic layers, limiting customization options |
Weight & Durability | Suspended Ceilings, Lightweight Installations | Weight: Industry (12 kg/m²) ▲ Base (11.5 kg/m²) ▲ Advanced (10.8 kg/m²) (ISO 3801) | Easier handling and lower structural load requirements; Advanced saves 10% material cost | Lighter materials may reduce rigidity in high-humidity environments (Base: 285 GSM vs Advanced: 260 GSM) |
Chemical Resistance | Industrial Zones, Healthcare Facilities | Chemical Exposure: Industry (20+ types) ▲ Base (35 types) ▲ Advanced (50+ types) (ASTM D543) | Advanced withstands harsh chemicals (e.g., acids, solvents) in labs; Base resists common cleaners | Advanced requires premium surface coatings, increasing lead times by 2 days |
Moisture Resistance | Bathrooms, Kitchens | Moisture Endurance: Industry (24h) ▲ Base (48h) ▲ Advanced (72h) (EN 520) | Advanced prevents mold in humid areas; Base suitable for moderate moisture zones | Advanced panels may swell slightly in prolonged submersion (max 72h tested) |
Installation Ease | Commercial Renovations, Rapid Builds | Setup Time: Industry (15 mins/panel) ▲ Base (12 mins/panel) ▲ Advanced (10 mins/panel) (ASTM C1396) | Faster installation cuts labor costs by 20% (Advanced); Pre-cut edges reduce waste | Advanced requires proprietary tools for perforated designs (Base uses standard tools) |