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      "name": "Step 1: Check foundation walls for moisture and leaks",
      "text": "Inspect concrete walls for water seepage, efflorescence, or active dampness before framing. Ensure indoor relative humidity is under 60% and repair any foundation or drainage defects. Done means concrete is completely dry to the touch with no active moisture intrusion.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 2: Frame walls and install proper insulation",
      "text": "Build treated base plates off the slab, frame straight stud walls, and install appropriate basement insulation. Keep wood framing isolated from cold exterior concrete to minimize thermal bridging. Done looks like plumb, securely anchored wall studs spaced evenly across the basement perimeter.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Complete and inspect all mechanical rough-ins",
      "text": "Run electrical boxes, plumbing lines, and HVAC ducting through stud bays before covering surfaces. Confirm that shutoff valves and utility cleanouts have framed openings for future access panels. Done looks like all rough mechanical lines approved and ready for wall covering.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Hang drywall sheets horizontally across studs",
      "text": "Fasten drywall perpendicular to studs using properly spaced drywall screws, ensuring screw heads set just below the paper surface without tearing it. Stagger vertical joints between rows to increase structural strength. Done means tight, secure panels covering the entire framed space without loose fasteners.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Apply joint tape and multiple coats of mud",
      "text": "Embed paper or fiberglass tape in joint compound across all tapered seams, internal corners, and screw heads. Apply two to three thin feathering coats, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly. Done looks like smooth, tapered joints with no visible tape edges or fastener dimples.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 6: Sand smooth, clean dust, and apply drywall primer",
      "text": "Sand the dried compound with fine-grit abrasive screens until seamless, then wipe down wall surfaces thoroughly to clear drywall dust. Roll on a dedicated drywall primer to seal the paper and compound evenly. Done is a flat, uniform surface ready for interior finish paint. Ready to finish your basement living area? Call HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 to discuss your drywall finishing project.",
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