Plumbing
Stainless steel is harder to bend than copper, therefore, there will be more corner joints. Stainless steel does not rust easily but copper can rust and may get corroded faster. Copper can be painted over to blend in with house and also is more costly compared to stainless steel.
Instant Heater
Convenient - can access to hot water almost immediately. Can set water temperature easily. Easy to install and less pipings required.
Water pressure is lower, may not be suitable for rain shower systems. Consume electricity and not able to share with other toilets.
Storage Heater
Higher water pressure, just need 1 storage water to supply hot water for entire house. Recommended for new HDB flats as water
pipings already laid out and just need Installation will do.
Consume electricity, will need to wait for 10-15 minutes before water is heated up. Got to manually turn shower mixer to control
temperature. Unsightly pipings as there will be separate pipings for hot and cold water.
City Gas Heater
Good water pressure. No electricity consumption. Battery-operated. 1 heater to supply hot water for entire house.
Cannot be installed in toilets, need good ventilation areas. Wind may blow off the fire and you will need to ignite the fire again. Got
to manually turn shower mixer to control temperature. Unsightly pipings as there will be separate pipings for hot and cold water.
Painting/Plastering
Matte finishes hide wall imperfections, but glossier finishes will reflect more light.
Colors are often referred to as "warm" and "cool". Orange, red, and pink are considered "warm" colors, while blues, greens, and violet are thought to be "cool". Knowing the theory behind color can help you select the right tone for the feel you're trying to achieve.
Light colors are usually most pleasing for a ceiling, because ceilings are seen in shadow. If you'd like the ceiling to match the wall color, choose ceiling paint one or two shades lighter than the wall color.
Getting used to a new room color might take a few days. A new bold color may seem overwhelming at first. Put some furnitures, flooring, and decorations in the room. You'll probably be pleasantly surprised to see that your new color harmonizes with other room elements.
Carpentry
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) are commonly used in today's lamination. HPL are made from specially selected kraft and printed papers impregnated with thermosetting synthetic resins and fused together under heat and high-pressure in a controlled environment to form single high-density sheets of laminates.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) - is just a plastic material used for edging on doors, table top and any edge finishes.
However, it is restricted to 40mm thickness as the ABS rolls come in 22mm and 42mm sizes. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are impact resistance and toughness.
Glass/Mirror
Toughened or tempered glass is glass that has been processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. Tempered glass is made by processes which create balanced internal stresses which give the glass strength.
Often called safety glass, tempered glass does not shatter as easy as non-tempered glass. When it does break, it crumbles into very small pieces to reduce the threat of injury. You will need to request for tempered glass for your renovation works.
Door/Window
Door openings into passageways (such as staircases, lift lobbies) that serve as a mean of escape in case of fire. The new door/ frame must be half hour fire rated solid door/frame with door closer (fire door/frame must have PSB label on the door/frame).
You will need to check with your contractor to confirm if there is a need to change to a fire rated solid door/frame. Do note that the cost of fire-rated door does not come cheap.
For fire-rated door, there should be a label that sticks on the door.
This is a PSB label to prove that the door has been tested to withstand a certain hours of fire rating.
Stainless steel is harder to bend than copper, therefore, there will be more corner joints. Stainless steel does not rust easily but copper can rust and may get corroded faster. Copper can be painted over to blend in with house and also is more costly compared to stainless steel.
Instant Heater
Convenient - can access to hot water almost immediately. Can set water temperature easily. Easy to install and less pipings required.
Water pressure is lower, may not be suitable for rain shower systems. Consume electricity and not able to share with other toilets.
Storage Heater
Higher water pressure, just need 1 storage water to supply hot water for entire house. Recommended for new HDB flats as water
pipings already laid out and just need Installation will do.
Consume electricity, will need to wait for 10-15 minutes before water is heated up. Got to manually turn shower mixer to control
temperature. Unsightly pipings as there will be separate pipings for hot and cold water.
City Gas Heater
Good water pressure. No electricity consumption. Battery-operated. 1 heater to supply hot water for entire house.
Cannot be installed in toilets, need good ventilation areas. Wind may blow off the fire and you will need to ignite the fire again. Got
to manually turn shower mixer to control temperature. Unsightly pipings as there will be separate pipings for hot and cold water.
Painting/Plastering
Matte finishes hide wall imperfections, but glossier finishes will reflect more light.
Colors are often referred to as "warm" and "cool". Orange, red, and pink are considered "warm" colors, while blues, greens, and violet are thought to be "cool". Knowing the theory behind color can help you select the right tone for the feel you're trying to achieve.
Light colors are usually most pleasing for a ceiling, because ceilings are seen in shadow. If you'd like the ceiling to match the wall color, choose ceiling paint one or two shades lighter than the wall color.
Getting used to a new room color might take a few days. A new bold color may seem overwhelming at first. Put some furnitures, flooring, and decorations in the room. You'll probably be pleasantly surprised to see that your new color harmonizes with other room elements.
Carpentry
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) are commonly used in today's lamination. HPL are made from specially selected kraft and printed papers impregnated with thermosetting synthetic resins and fused together under heat and high-pressure in a controlled environment to form single high-density sheets of laminates.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) - is just a plastic material used for edging on doors, table top and any edge finishes.
However, it is restricted to 40mm thickness as the ABS rolls come in 22mm and 42mm sizes. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are impact resistance and toughness.
Glass/Mirror
Toughened or tempered glass is glass that has been processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. Tempered glass is made by processes which create balanced internal stresses which give the glass strength.
Often called safety glass, tempered glass does not shatter as easy as non-tempered glass. When it does break, it crumbles into very small pieces to reduce the threat of injury. You will need to request for tempered glass for your renovation works.
Door/Window
Door openings into passageways (such as staircases, lift lobbies) that serve as a mean of escape in case of fire. The new door/ frame must be half hour fire rated solid door/frame with door closer (fire door/frame must have PSB label on the door/frame).
You will need to check with your contractor to confirm if there is a need to change to a fire rated solid door/frame. Do note that the cost of fire-rated door does not come cheap.
For fire-rated door, there should be a label that sticks on the door.
This is a PSB label to prove that the door has been tested to withstand a certain hours of fire rating.
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