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        "description": "Confirm horizontal blocking for grab bars and glass shower doors — Heavy accessories require solid wood backing anchored into framing before panels cover the cavity."
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        "name": "Verify exhaust fan venting runs completely outdoors — Inadequate bathroom ventilation traps steam, causing…",
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        "description": "Verify exhaust fan venting runs completely outdoors — Inadequate bathroom ventilation traps steam, causing moisture-resistant drywall to deteriorate prematurely."
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        "description": "Measure pipe clearances around mixing valves and shower heads — Supply lines must extend properly past the intended thickness of backer board, thin-set, and tile."
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        "name": "Separate dry zone drywall from direct wet zone backer areas — Moisture-resistant gypsum board belongs on ge…",
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        "description": "Separate dry zone drywall from direct wet zone backer areas — Moisture-resistant gypsum board belongs on general walls, while cement-based boards belong in tub surrounds."
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        "name": "Ensure framing allows an eighth-inch expansion gap around panels — Tightly jammed boards can buckle as indo…",
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        "description": "Ensure framing allows an eighth-inch expansion gap around panels — Tightly jammed boards can buckle as indoor humidity fluctuates throughout changing seasons."
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        "name": "Hold panel edges a quarter-inch above the subfloor or tub flange — Direct contact with horizontal surfaces…",
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  "articleBody": "- [ ] Inspect wall studs for plumb, squareness, and true alignment — Bowed framing creates uneven drywall joints and makes flat tile setting impossible.\n- [ ] Check all framing members for wood rot or water stains — Concealing damp or deteriorated wood leads to structural failure and mold growth behind new boards.\n- [ ] Confirm horizontal blocking for grab bars and glass shower doors — Heavy accessories require solid wood backing anchored into framing before panels cover the cavity.\n- [ ] Verify exhaust fan venting runs completely outdoors — Inadequate bathroom ventilation traps steam, causing moisture-resistant drywall to deteriorate prematurely.\n- [ ] Measure pipe clearances around mixing valves and shower heads — Supply lines must extend properly past the intended thickness of backer board, thin-set, and tile.\n- [ ] Separate dry zone drywall from direct wet zone backer areas — Moisture-resistant gypsum board belongs on general walls, while cement-based boards belong in tub surrounds.\n- [ ] Ensure framing allows an eighth-inch expansion gap around panels — Tightly jammed boards can buckle as indoor humidity fluctuates throughout changing seasons.\n- [ ] Hold panel edges a quarter-inch above the subfloor or tub flange — Direct contact with horizontal surfaces allows standing moisture to wick upward into wall assemblies.\n\nHow to use this checklist\nReview these items before hanging drywall or closing up bathroom wall cavities. Addressing plumbing backing and framing alignment early prevents costly demolition after finishes are installed. HH Remodeling LLC handles custom framing, drywall installation, and bathroom tile work across Aurora, Denver, and nearby cities. Call 303-505-0866 to discuss your project.",
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