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  "name": "Why is a truly curbless shower sometimes not possible in an older San Diego home?",
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      "name": "Why is a truly curbless shower sometimes not possible in an older San Diego home?",
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        "text": "A curbless shower is not automatically the best option for a home with an older slab, limited floor depth, or a tight existing layout. The floor may need careful planning to create drainage slope without creating an abrupt transition elsewhere. Elite Remodeling & Design can evaluate the existing conditions during bathroom design.\n\nA low-profile threshold may offer better water containment and a more predictable construction path when a fully level entry is impractical.\n\nKey factors:\n- Slab or framing depth\n- Drain location and required slope\n- Adjacent finished-floor height\n- Waterproofing continuity at the entry\n\nAsk for the proposed finished-floor elevations, not only a visual rendering. Compare curbless and low-threshold options based on access, water control, and construction complexity.\n\nThe safest-looking concept must also work with the building’s existing structure.",
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        "description": "Limited floor depth, slab conditions, drain location, and the surrounding finished-floor height can make a fully level entry difficult. A low threshold may provide better water control with fewer structural compromises. Request finished elevations and compare both options before deciding."
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  "description": "Limited floor depth, slab conditions, drain location, and the surrounding finished-floor height can make a fully level entry difficult. A low threshold may prov"
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