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You can put lighting behind or under the bulkhead
You could make the bulkhead wider and place cornices between the ceiling and…

Maybe build a bulkhead

Turning the valve doesn’t reduce pressure, only flow.
Is there a pressure reducing valve?
Also is there an overflow pipe?
If not, maybe a small bucket is the most practical solution.

Screeding will cause lots of issues.
Cutting the slab to make a rebate is the way to go.

I have them.
Recessed so they go into the ceiling space.
Note, you likely need to design it at engineering stage as your roof or posi truss will get in way.

Disregarding the public liability insurance... geez I'd definitely want insurance against theft or vandalism. I can't afford to see $500k down the drain if kids start a fire in an…

If it's a large area, most likely for an expansion joint so the grout doesn't crack.
FYI, it's more work/money to caulk it than grout.

They can do it by making the posi truss lower in height in the bathroom.
I did it in my shower area only, but no reason you can't recess the whole…

May be better to find bricks that you like rather than the cheapest.

How much have you paid them so far?
May just have to cut your losses and pay for the rework.
That's the risk you take with owner building.

Which split systems are you referring to?

You've actually provided a link to the ducted system

It will look terrible to have different colour lights in the same room.

Maybe I'll refer to it as a soft hardwood! lol
When building my house, I wanted to use Vic Ash/Tassie Oak arcs in the wet areas.
Unfortunately the timber yard didn't have…

You're not understanding chippy correctly.
Meranti is timber, so your question paraphrased is 'should I go for timber or timber'.
Personally I'll choose Vic Ash or Rubberwood ýover Meranti as Meranti is…

'Do I need to do anything extra while installing the heating so that it can accommodate the addon cooling at a later date?'
You need to increase the size of the…

I don't think it will last long.
Personally, rather than use batteries to store electricity to heat up the slab at night, you'll be better off to heat up the…

If you go in wall mixer taps just make sure you get a high quality one with long warranty.
The only thing that goes wrong with them are the cartridges which…

It's a hassle, but as you said great heating.
Did you end up installing it?

I wouldn't get my accountant to build my house.
Conversely I wouldn't get tax advice from my builder.

Connection/inspection fees for $902.00
In Melbourne last year.

I'm more concerned about the price than the quality.
It's going to be rendered away, so no big deal
$2 a brick!
That's double what a crappy bricklayer will charge in Melb. And…

The insurance isn't to protect you from defects/repairs/claims like car insurance.
The insurance is to protect the buyer in the event the OB dies or becomes insolvent.

It's up to the developer to fix the issue.
However, if it's a small developer, they may close the company down.
I'd be checking everything with a fine tooth comb and not…

If behind the cistern, they may have to replace the tile.
That's probably why they didn't use the offset pan collar as they can't move the toilet without moving the coock…

No.
When installing a waste pipe in a slab, you're never going to get the location spot on. It's Very common to use.
Is the water inlet behind the cistern or is…

Good news is that it's an easy fix with an offset pan collar.
However where is the inlet pipe?
If behind the cistern, they may have to replace the tile.

Once painted you will be hard pressed to see the difference berween the 16mm scyon and timber.
In 30 years time one may need replacing and one wont.
I choose 16mm scyon…

That's what I initially thought too, but she said timber laminate was $15-20/sqm and she got timber flooring at $25/sqm.

No.
Electrician, plumbers and waterproofer will supply the certificates you require.
You don't need a permit yourself.