Material Composition | Indoor waterfalls, modern decor | - Industry Standard: Natural stone (e.g., granite) - Our Base: Resin composite (ASTM C150 durability) - Our Advanced: Fiberglass-reinforced composite (ASTM D790) | ▲ Advanced: 30% lighter than Base (easier installation). ▲▲ Advanced: 50% stronger than Industry Standard. | Base: Slightly less durable than Advanced. Industry: Heavy, high installation cost. |
Weight | Lightweight installations, movable decor | - Industry: 20 kg/m² (natural stone) - Base: 8 kg/m² (resin) - Advanced: 4 kg/m² (hollow core design) | ▲ Base: 60% lighter than Industry. ▲▲ Advanced: 80% lighter than Industry. | Advanced: May require reinforcement for heavy water flow. |
Noise Reduction | Office waterfalls, noise-sensitive areas | - Industry: N/A (not prioritized) - Base: 25 dBA (ISO 3095) - Advanced: 20 dBA (quieter than a whisper) | ▲▲ Advanced: 20% quieter than Base. ▲ Base: Meets indoor noise regulations. | Industry: No noise control features. |
Chemical/UV Resistance | Outdoor/indoor with chemical exposure | - Industry: 20+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) - Base: 50+ exposures (ASTM D543) - Advanced: 100+ exposures + UV protection (ASTM G154) | ▲ Base: 2.5x more resistant than Industry. ▲▲ Advanced: 5x Industry resistance + 10-year UV stability. | Base: Limited UV resistance (5 years). |
Customization | Unique landscaping, bespoke designs | - Industry: Standard sizes only - Base: 5 preset shapes/sizes - Advanced: Custom dimensions + 3D-printed textures | ▲▲ Advanced: Full customization for complex designs. ▲ Base: Cost-effective for standard projects. | Industry: No flexibility; high cost for bespoke requests. |
Lifespan | Long-term installations, commercial use | - Industry: 5–7 years (weathering) - Base: 8 years (UV coating) - Advanced: 15 years (dual-layer protection) | ▲▲ Advanced: 3x longer lifespan than Industry. ▲ Base: 50% longer than Industry. | Advanced: Higher upfront cost. |