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  "name": "What special preparation is needed for custom tile or marble installations in a shower?",
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        "text": "Tile and marble installation requires a completely flat, rigid subfloor and specialized waterproofing behind wet walls. If the underlying framing shifts or standard drywall is used instead of moisture-resistant cement board, grout and tile will crack and develop leaks. HH Remodeling specializes in custom tile and marble work, handling the necessary framing adjustments, moisture barriers, and surface preparation in-house before laying materials to ensure the installation stays waterproof and structurally sound over decades of daily moisture exposure.",
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        "description": "Tile and marble require rigid framing, approved cement backer boards, and a continuous waterproofing membrane beneath the surface to prevent cracking and moisture leaks."
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  "description": "Tile and marble require rigid framing, approved cement backer boards, and a continuous waterproofing membrane beneath the surface to prevent cracking and moistu"
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