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  "name": "How does the dry Denver climate affect interior molding and trim?",
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      "name": "How does the dry Denver climate affect interior molding and trim?",
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        "text": "In the Denver metro area, seasonal shifts between cold, dry winter air and summer humidity cause framing and wood products to expand and contract. To prevent joints from opening up or cracking over time, trim lumber should acclimate inside the heated home environment for several days before fastening. In addition, carpenters utilize coped inside joints and flexible, paintable acrylic caulking along seams, ensuring trim withstands natural seasonal movement without separating at the corners.",
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        "description": "Low indoor humidity causes wood to shrink. Allowing trim to acclimate indoors before installation and using coped joints and flexible caulk prevents cracking seams."
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  "description": "Low indoor humidity causes wood to shrink. Allowing trim to acclimate indoors before installation and using coped joints and flexible caulk prevents cracking se"
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