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      "name": "Step 1: Strip old walls down to bare framing and inspect studs",
      "text": "Remove existing drywall, tile, and fixtures to completely expose the wall studs around the shower or tub enclosure. Check every stud for plumb alignment, rot, or past mold issues, replacing damaged wood before moving forward.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Correct plumbing valves and verify backing supports",
      "text": "Ensure all shower valves, pipe drops, and mixing handles are securely anchored with solid wood blocking between the studs. Add horizontal blocking wherever grab bars, shower doors, or heavy accessory fixtures will be mounted later.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Select listed cement board or glass-mat backer for wet zones",
      "text": "Choose an approved tile backer board such as cement board or fiber-cement panels for direct-water areas, reserving moisture-resistant gypsum solely for dry room walls outside the shower. Hang panels horizontally, staggering joints and leaving an eighth-inch gap between sheets.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Fasten panels with corrosion-resistant screws",
      "text": "Secure the backer panels using manufacturer-specified coated backer screws spaced every six to eight inches along studs. Keep the bottom edge of the board approximately a quarter-inch above the tub lip or shower pan flange to prevent wicking.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Tape joints and apply a continuous waterproof membrane",
      "text": "Fill all panel seams with polymer-modified thin-set mortar and embed alkali-resistant fiberglass mesh tape. Once cured, apply a roll-on or sheet waterproofing membrane across the entire wet zone, sealing screw heads, corners, and pipe penetrations thoroughly before setting tile. What to Do Next Tile backer boards resist water but do not make walls waterproof on their own. For complete bathroom remodels involving plumbing coordination, framing, and waterproofing, contact Abraham Becerra at HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 for dependable service across the Denver metro area.",
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