Durability is the main advantage of SS Furniture, where it is typically pricier when it is used as furniture, with the price varying according to the type of metal and thickness. However, these are hard to identify it after a finish is applied. Many hinges, slides, supports and body pieces are composed of Alloy Furniture, which has a high tensile strength, allowing it to be applied using hollow tubes, reducing weight and increasing user accessibility. It has low, medium or high carbon, with most metal furniture being made with low carbon because it is cheaper than a higher grade of carbon, where it is also good for low maintenance.