Material Composition | High-security estates, commercial buildings | Industry: ASTM A36 Steel (500 MPa tensile strength) Base: Low Carbon Steel (ASTM A36 ▲15% lighter) Advanced: Wrought Iron (EN 10248 ▲20% corrosion resistance) | Base: Cost-effective for mid-range projects Advanced: Superior durability (▲) | Advanced: 20% heavier (▲) and 30% costlier than Base |
Finish & Coating | Coastal areas, industrial zones | Industry: Basic galvanization (ISO 4042 ▲10-year lifespan) Base: PVC Coated (ISO 2531 ▲15-year lifespan) Advanced: Powder Coated (ASTM D3924 ▲20-year lifespan) | Advanced: Resists UV/chemicals (▲) Base: Easier to repair | Advanced: 50% higher upfront cost (▲) |
Assembly & Installation | DIY home projects, temporary fencing | Industry: Requires professional tools (ISO 14796) Base: DIY-friendly (no specialist tools ▲ ease of installation) Advanced: Modular design (▲20% faster assembly) | Base: Saves labor costs Advanced: Reduces downtime (▲) | Advanced: Limited customization options (▲) |
Eco-Friendly Compliance | Green-certified buildings | Industry: No eco-label Base: Recycled Materials (ISO 14021 ▲10% recycled content) Advanced: Certified Eco-Label (ISO 14024 ▲ full compliance) | Advanced: Meets stringent regulations (▲) | Base: Partial compliance (▲) |
Security & Durability | Commercial security zones | Industry: Basic impact resistance (ASTM D3763, 300J) Base: 500J Impact (▲66% improvement) Advanced: 1000J Impact (▲ double Base) | Advanced: Withstands heavy impacts (▲) | Base: Unsuitable for extreme conditions (▲) |
Weight & Portability | Temporary installations | Industry: 200 kg/m² (steel) Base: PVC Composite (150 kg/m² ▲25% lighter) Advanced: Wrought Iron (220 kg/m² ▲ stronger but heavier) | Base: Easier to transport (▲) Advanced: 40% stronger (▲) | Advanced: Requires heavy equipment (▲) |