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  "name": "Why do bathroom doorways often need to be widened during an accessibility remodel?",
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      "name": "Why do bathroom doorways often need to be widened during an accessibility remodel?",
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        "text": "Standard interior doors are often 28 to 30 inches wide, which is too tight for standard wheelchairs and walkers that require at least 32 inches of clear clearance. Widening an opening usually means reframing the rough opening to accommodate a 36-inch door. This involves cutting back drywall, shifting non-load-bearing or load-bearing studs, and installing a new header. For tighter hallways, pocket doors or sliding barn doors eliminate swing space constraints. HH Remodeling handles the framing, drywall repairs, and matching finish casing to restore the hallway and interior walls seamlessly.",
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        "description": "Standard doors are usually too narrow for wheelchairs and walkers. Widening to at least 32 to 36 inches requires reframing wall studs and installing new trim."
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  "description": "Standard doors are usually too narrow for wheelchairs and walkers. Widening to at least 32 to 36 inches requires reframing wall studs and installing new trim."
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