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Specifier-grade articles on UAE construction: thermal performance, fire compliance, sustainability and procurement logistics for concrete blocks.
Thermal· 1 min read
Insulated concrete blocks vs AAC: which to choose for Dubai high-rises
A specifier-grade comparison of insulated concrete blocks and AAC blocks in the UAE climate, with cost, thermal and structural trade-offs.
Read articleLogistics· 1 min read
How many concrete blocks per square meter of wall
A back-of-the-envelope calculator for estimating block quantities for an external wall, including a waste allowance.
Read articleSustainability· 1 min read
Estidama Pearl block selection — quick reference for Abu Dhabi projects
Which Tiger Stone SKU to short-list for Estidama Pearl 1 vs Pearl 2 walls, and how the U-value calculation works so you can verify the numbers for your energy report.
Read articleThermal· 1 min read
Acoustic performance of concrete block partitions — how STC works for UAE office fit-outs
How sound transmission works for Tiger Stone hollow and insulated partitions, practical wall recipes for boardroom-grade acoustics, and how to get a verified rating for your assembly.
Read articleCompliance· 1 min read
Fire-rated wall assemblies for UAE Civil Defence compliance
How fire-resistance ratings for masonry walls actually work, how to specify a Tiger Stone wall build-up for separation and party walls, and how to get a verified lab report for UAE Civil Defence submission.
Read articleLogistics· 2 min read
Concrete block prices in the UAE — what drives the cost and how to get an accurate quote
What actually moves the price of hollow, solid and insulated concrete blocks in the UAE — block type, size, order volume and delivery distance — and how to compare supplier quotes fairly.
Read articleCompliance· 2 min read
Hollow vs solid concrete blocks — which to use for walls, boundaries and load-bearing in the UAE
When hollow blocks are the right default, where solid blocks earn their extra cost, and how to choose between them for partitions, boundary walls and load-bearing in UAE construction.
Read articleLogistics· 2 min read
Choosing a concrete block supplier in the UAE — and how factory-direct delivery works
What to check before you pick a block supplier in the UAE — consistency, capacity, delivery reach and lead time — and how Tiger Stone delivers factory-direct from Umm Al Quwain to all seven emirates.
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Concrete block sizes in the UAE — 4-inch to 10-inch, with full dimensions
Every Tiger Stone block size explained — hollow, solid and insulated, from 4″ to 10″ — with exact millimetre dimensions and what each width is used for.
Read articleLogistics· 2 min read
Building a boundary wall in the UAE — which blocks, what height, and what to order
A practical guide to boundary and compound walls in the UAE — block choice, height and reinforcement, plastering, and how to estimate what to order.
Read articleThermal· 1 min read
Concrete block vs red brick vs AAC — choosing your walling material in the UAE
How concrete blocks, red brick and AAC compare for UAE construction — cost, structure, thermal performance, and where each makes sense.
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