Frame Material | Commercial Carports, Industrial Shelters | - Industry: Steel (prone to rust) - Base: Galvanized Steel (ASTM A123) ▲ - Advanced: Aluminum 6061 (ASTM B221) ▲▲ (30% lighter) | Base: Corrosion resistance; Advanced: Lightweight & corrosion-free | Base: Heavier than Advanced; Industry: Rust risks in humid environments |
Cover Material | Outdoor Storage, Carports | - Industry: PVC (IPX2, basic waterproofing) - Base: Double-layer PVC + UV coating (IPX4) ▲ - Advanced: Reinforced PVC + anti-aging (IPX5) ▲▲ (500hr UV test) | Base: UV protection; Advanced: IPX5 water resistance (withstands 60L/min jets) | Advanced: Higher cost; Industry: Limited durability in harsh sunlight |
Fire Resistance | Fire-prone zones, Commercial Areas | - Industry: ASTM E84 Class B - Base: ASTM E84 Class A ▲ - Advanced: ASTM E84 Class A + flame-retardant additives (▲▲ for commercial compliance) | Base: Meets stricter fire codes; Advanced: Enhanced safety for high-risk areas | Base: Costlier than Industry; Advanced: Adds weight for FR additives |
Portability | Mobile Use, Temporary Installations | - Industry: Manual setup (no wheels) - Base: Retractable design + wheels (Ease of movement) ▲ - Advanced: Electric retractable system (push-button) ▲▲ (1min setup) | Base: Easy manual mobility; Advanced: Fully automated deployment | Advanced: Requires power source; Industry: Labor-intensive setup |
Waterproofing | Rainy Climates, Coastal Areas | - Industry: IPX2 (light rain) - Base: IPX4 (splash-proof) ▲ - Advanced: IPX5 (water jets) ▲▲ (tested per ISO 2314) | Base: Splash resistance; Advanced: Withstands heavy rain/spray | Advanced: Heavier fabric; Industry: Fails in heavy downpours |
Structural Stability | High-Wind Zones, Permanent Installations | - Industry: Steel (30mph wind resistance) - Base: Galvanized steel + reinforced joints (45mph) ▲ - Advanced: Aluminum + cross-bracing (60mph) ▲▲▲ (ASCE 7-16 compliance) | Base: 50% stronger than Industry; Advanced: Storm-ready durability | Advanced: Higher cost; Industry: Collapses in moderate winds |