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      "name": "How does the Denver area climate affect interior trim and drywall finishing?",
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        "text": "Homes in Denver, Parker, and Centennial experience low relative humidity in winter and shifting clay soils that cause seasonal frame movement. These dry conditions can cause solid wood moldings to shrink and reveal joint seams if wood is installed without proper acclimation inside the home. Additionally, soil expansion can cause hairline drywall cracking along partition walls and door frames. A finish contractor in this region must acclimate trim lumber, use flexible caulks along corner joints, and employ proper framing and drywall fastening techniques to accommodate natural building movement without cracking freshly finished surfaces.",
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        "description": "Dry air and expansive soils cause wood shrinkage and minor drywall movement, requiring proper lumber acclimation and flexible caulking on trim joints."
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  "description": "Dry air and expansive soils cause wood shrinkage and minor drywall movement, requiring proper lumber acclimation and flexible caulking on trim joints."
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