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  "name": "Can tub removal reveal hidden plumbing or water damage issues?",
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      "name": "Can tub removal reveal hidden plumbing or water damage issues?",
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        "text": "Yes, pulling a bathtub directly exposes the subfloor, adjacent wall plates, and drain assembly. In communities like Centennial and Parker, homes built several decades ago may reveal slow pan leaks, failing grout lines, or sweating pipes that caused hidden mold or dry rot. Exposing this area is valuable because it gives you the opportunity to reinforce rotted subflooring, treat microbial growth, and update aging supply lines before putting in new fixtures.",
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        "description": "Yes, removing the tub exposes the subfloor and wall studs, revealing any hidden dry rot, slow drain leaks, or mold that developed behind the apron."
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  "description": "Yes, removing the tub exposes the subfloor and wall studs, revealing any hidden dry rot, slow drain leaks, or mold that developed behind the apron."
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