Material & Frame | Coastal homes, commercial buildings | Industry Standard: Basic aluminum (5-year warranty) Our Base: Aluminum Alloy (10-year warranty) Our Advanced: Composite (15-year warranty) | ▲ Durability: Base resists corrosion 2x longer than industry. ▲ Weight: Advanced is 30% lighter than industry (ISO 9001 tested). | Higher cost for Advanced (composite materials). Installation complexity increases with composite. |
UV Protection | Beachfront properties, pool areas | Industry: 90% UV block (ASTM D6695) Our Base: 95% UV block Our Advanced: 99% UV block (ASTM D6695) | ▲ Sun Safety: Advanced blocks 99% UV rays (reduces skin damage risk). Design: Full cassette folds seamlessly (no visible hardware). | Base requires annual reapplication of coating for optimal performance. |
Water Resistance | High-rainfall regions, patios | Industry: IPX4 (splashes) Our Base: IPX5 (water jets) Our Advanced: IPX6 (heavy rain) | ▲ Weatherproofing: Advanced withstands 100mm/h rainfall (ISO 20653). Style: Modern folding arm design blends with architecture. | Advanced adds 15% to total system weight. |
Operation System | Residential driveways, commercial cafes | Industry: Manual crank Our Base: Remote control Our Advanced: Remote + App Control (Bluetooth 5.0) | ▲ Convenience: Advanced allows voice commands (Google/Amazon compatibility). Safety: Motorized system prevents manual strain. | Requires power source for Base/Advanced (no manual override on Advanced). |
Wind Resistance | Storm-prone areas, open-air venues | Industry: 30mph (ASCE 7-16) Our Base: 40mph Our Advanced: 50mph | ▲ Durability: Advanced withstands Category 1 hurricane-force winds. Aesthetics: Sleek aluminum frame (no visible brackets). | Base may require manual retraction during high winds. |
Certification & Compliance | Government projects, eco-conscious buyers | Industry: Local safety standards Our Base: RoHS, CE Our Advanced: RoHS, CE, Energy Star | ▲ Compliance: Advanced meets EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2023). Sustainability: Recycled materials in sail (30% post-consumer). | Limited availability in regions without Energy Star recognition. |