:root {
    --ink: #0a0a0a;
    --ink-soft: #1a1a1a;
    --bg: #fbfaf6;
    --bg-warm: #f4ede0;
    --cream: #ffffff;
    --gold: #c9a961;
    --gold-bright: #d4b572;
    --gold-deep: #9d8244;
    --line: #d4ccbd;
    --line-soft: #ece5d5;
    --text-soft: #4a463f;
  }
  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  .display { font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
  .container { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

  /* ===== TOP BAR (sticky CTA strip) ===== */
  .topbar {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 101;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .topbar-inner { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
  .topbar-cta {
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .topbar-cta:hover { color: var(--ink-soft); transform: translateX(2px); }

  /* ===== HEADER ===== */
  header {
    background: var(--ink);
    position: sticky;
    top: 40px;
    z-index: 100;
  }
  .header-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .logo-img {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .logo-mark {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar-mark {
    height: 18px;
    width: 18px;
    margin-right: 4px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .footer-mark {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    margin-left: 16px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
  }
  .footer-mark:hover { opacity: 1; }

  /* Mobile wordmark band — full brand logo beneath topbar, mobile only */
  .mobile-wordmark {
    display: none;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 0 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mobile-wordmark img {
    height: 24px;
    width: auto;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  nav ul { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; justify-content: center; }
  nav a {
    color: var(--cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
  nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    transition: width 0.3s;
  }
  nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .cta-btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 13px 22px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .cta-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3); }
  .cta-btn.large { padding: 17px 30px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
  .cta-btn.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .cta-btn.outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
  .cta-btn.ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .cta-btn.ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
  .mobile-toggle { display: none; }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--cream);
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ink);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.7fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-content { max-width: 560px; }
  .hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1280/440;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .hero-visual img,
  .hero-visual video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  /* ===== BEFORE / AFTER SLIDER ===== */
  .ba-slider {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    touch-action: pan-y;  /* allow vertical scroll, prevent default horizontal drag */
    cursor: ew-resize;
    --ba-pos: 50%;
  }
  .ba-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
  }
  .ba-img-before {
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .ba-img-after {
    z-index: 2;
    /* Clip from the LEFT so only the right portion (after) shows */
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 var(--ba-pos));
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 var(--ba-pos));
  }
  .ba-handle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: var(--ba-pos);
    width: 4px;
    margin-left: -2px;
    background: var(--cream);
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: ew-resize;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.3), 0 0 24px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4);
    touch-action: none;
  }
  .ba-handle:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    outline-offset: 4px;
  }
  .ba-handle-grip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--ink);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ba-arrow { line-height: 1; }
  .ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    z-index: 3;
    color: var(--cream);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.65);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ba-label-before { left: 16px; }
  .ba-label-after  { right: 16px; }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ba-handle-grip { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .ba-label { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 10px; }
  }

  /* ===== CAROUSEL (wraps multiple project sliders) ===== */
  .project-carousel {
    position: relative;
  }
  /* Standalone carousel container — used outside the hero, e.g., in the gallery */
  .transformation-stage {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15);
    background: var(--ink);
  }
  .transformation-stage::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .transformations-intro {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 48px auto 32px;
    max-width: 720px;
  }
  .transformations-intro .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .transformations-intro .eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .transformations-intro h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .gallery-subhead {
    margin: 24px 0 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .gallery-subhead h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .transformation-stage {
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
  }
  .carousel-track {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .carousel-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .carousel-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.35);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .carousel-arrow:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    outline-offset: 2px;
  }
  .carousel-arrow-prev { left: 12px; }
  .carousel-arrow-next { right: 12px; }
  .carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 4;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25);
  }
  .carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .carousel-dot:hover { background: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7); }
  .carousel-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
  .carousel-dot:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    outline-offset: 2px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .carousel-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 14px; }
    .carousel-arrow-prev { left: 8px; }
    .carousel-arrow-next { right: 8px; }
  }
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-bright); }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .hero h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-top: 72px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2);
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .trust-item .num {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
  }
  .trust-item .label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .review-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .review-badge .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .review-badge .badge-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .review-badge strong { color: var(--ink); font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 18px; display: block; font-weight: 600; }

  /* ===== MARQUEE / BRANDS ===== */
  .brands {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 24px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  }
  .brands-label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .brands-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: scroll 60s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  .brand-logo {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    /* Ensure browser doesn't try to lazy-load these inside the animation */
    display: block;
  }
  .brand-logo:hover { opacity: 1; }
  /* Slightly tighter padding for the visually-massive logos */
  .brand-logo[src*="lp-smartside"],
  .brand-logo[src*="royal"],
  .brand-logo[src*="james-hardie"] { height: 44px; }
  .brand-logo[src*="nichiha"],
  .brand-logo[src*="certainteed"] { height: 56px; }
  .brands-track .dot {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
  .services {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
  }
  .services::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .section-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  }
  .section-head h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 400; }
  .section-head .lead {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .service-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.04);
  }
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .service-card .img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .service-card .img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .service-card .img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 100%);
  }
  .service-card .num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .service-card .body {
    padding: 32px 28px 28px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .service-card p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .service-card .arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }
  .service-card .arrow span { transition: transform 0.3s; }
  .service-card:hover .arrow { color: var(--gold-deep); }
  .service-card:hover .arrow span { transform: translateX(8px); }

  /* ===== STORY / ABOUT ===== */
  .story {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--bg-warm);
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .story::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background-image: url('../img/logo-mark-light.png');
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .story-visual {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    background: url('../photos/siding-board-batten-farmhouse.jpg') center / cover;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15);
  }
  .story-visual .quote-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .story-visual .quote-card .stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 14px; }
  .story-visual .quote-card p {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .story-visual .quote-card cite {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .story h2 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 4.8vw, 68px);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .story h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 400; }
  .story .lede {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .story p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .story-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .story-stats .num {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .story-stats .lab {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .story .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); }
  .story .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-deep); }

  /* ===== GALLERY ===== */
  .gallery {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--cream);
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    grid-auto-rows: 180px;
  }
  .gallery-item {
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s;
  }
  .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.7) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .gallery-item .label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .gallery-item .label .cat {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .gallery-item .label .title {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .g1 { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 2; }
  .g2 { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 1; }
  .g3 { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 1; }
  .g4 { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
  .g5 { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
  .g6 { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
  .gallery-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 56px; }

  /* ===== LEAD FORM ===== */
  .lead-section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--bg-warm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .lead-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  }
  .lead-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .lead-info h2 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 60px);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .lead-info h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 400; }
  .lead-info .lead-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .lead-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .lead-feature:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .lead-feature .ico {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .lead-feature h4 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .lead-feature p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

  .lead-form-wrap {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 52px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .lead-form-wrap h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .lead-form-wrap .form-sub {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .form-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .form-field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .form-field input,
  .form-field select,
  .form-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--bg);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .form-field input:focus,
  .form-field select:focus,
  .form-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--cream);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  }
  .form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
  .checks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .checks label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    color: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .checks input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    accent-color: var(--gold);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .lead-form-wrap button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .lead-form-wrap button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.2);
  }
  .form-disclaimer { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ===== BLOG TEASER ===== */
  .blog-teaser {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--cream);
  }
  .blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .blog-card {
    background: var(--bg);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .blog-card .img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .blog-card .img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
  .blog-card:hover .img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .blog-card .body { padding: 28px 28px 32px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-card .meta {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .blog-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .blog-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
  .blog-card .read { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0 32px;
  }
  .footer-service-areas {
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
  }
  .footer-service-areas h5 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list > * {
    padding: 0 14px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
  }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list > *:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list > *:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list a {
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-service-areas .areas-list a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-service-areas .areas-list > * {
      padding: 0 10px;
      font-size: 12.5px;
    }
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
  }
  footer h5 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  footer ul { list-style: none; }
  footer li { margin-bottom: 12px; color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7); font-size: 14px; }
  footer a {
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
  .footer-brand img { height: 60px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-brand p { color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.65); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 320px; }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
    padding-top: 28px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.5);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .social-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .social-row a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .social-row a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }

  /* ===== PRICE ESTIMATOR ===== */
  .estimator {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafaf6 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.04);
  }
  .estimator-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .estimator-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .estimator-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .estimator h3 {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .estimator h3 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
  }
  .estimator-fields {
    display: grid;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .estimator-field-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .estimator-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .estimator-pill {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 120px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .estimator-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: white;
  }
  .estimator-pill.is-active {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--ink);
  }
  .estimator-pill small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .estimator-number {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 200px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: white;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color 0.15s;
  }
  .estimator-number:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .estimator-output {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .estimator-output-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .estimator-range {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .estimator-range-dash {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0 8px;
  }
  .estimator-context {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.18);
  }
  .estimator-cta {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .estimator-cta .cta-btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .estimator-cta .cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .estimator-disclaimer {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .estimator-disclaimer strong {
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .estimator { padding: 24px 20px; margin: 24px 0; }
    .estimator h3 { font-size: 22px; }
    .estimator-pills { gap: 6px; }
    .estimator-pill { min-width: 100px; padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 13px; }
    .estimator-output { padding: 22px 20px 20px; }
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    nav ul { gap: 22px; }
    nav a { font-size: 13px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid > div:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 3; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .hero-grid, .section-head, .story-grid, .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-inner { padding: 56px 0 72px; }
    .hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 1280/440; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .services-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid > div:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 2; }
    .story-visual { position: relative; top: 0; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }

    /* Mobile nav — slide-down panel triggered by .mobile-toggle */
    .header-inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    nav {
      display: none;
      order: 99;
      width: 100%;
      flex-basis: 100%;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
      padding: 16px 0 8px;
      margin: 0 -24px -16px;
    }
    nav.is-open { display: block; }
    nav ul {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }
    nav ul li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
    }
    nav ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    nav ul li a {
      display: block;
      padding: 16px 0;
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    nav ul li a.active {
      color: var(--gold-bright);
    }
    .mobile-toggle {
      display: block;
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 10px 14px;
      border-radius: 2px;
      font-family: inherit;
      font-size: 13px;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--cream);
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-toggle:hover { background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1); }
    .mobile-toggle.is-active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

    /* Hide the inline Free Estimate button on mobile — top bar already has Get a Free Quote CTA */
    .header-inner > .cta-btn { display: none; }
    /* Push menu button to the right */
    .header-inner > a:first-child { margin-right: auto; }
    .logo-img { display: block; height: 36px; }
    .logo-mark { display: none; }
    .mobile-wordmark { display: none; }
    .brands-track { animation-duration: 35s; gap: 36px; }
    .brand-logo { height: 38px; }
    .brand-logo[src*="lp-smartside"],
    .brand-logo[src*="royal"],
    .brand-logo[src*="james-hardie"] { height: 32px; }
    .brand-logo[src*="nichiha"],
    .brand-logo[src*="certainteed"] { height: 42px; }
    .services, .story, .gallery, .lead-section, .blog-teaser { padding: 80px 0; }
    .lead-form-wrap { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .form-row, .checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 160px; }
    .g1 { grid-column: span 6; }
    .g2, .g3 { grid-column: span 3; }
    .g4 { grid-column: span 6; }
    .g5, .g6 { grid-column: span 3; }
    .review-badge { display: none; }
    .topbar { font-size: 12px; padding: 9px 0; }
    .topbar-cta { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
    .hero-inner { padding: 60px 0 80px; }
    .hero { min-height: auto; }
    .hero-trust { gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .story::before { width: 280px; height: 280px; top: 40px; right: -40px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .container { padding: 0 20px; }
    .trust-item .num { font-size: 32px; }
    .story-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .story-stats > div:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid > div:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 1; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 42px; }
    .logo-img { height: 32px; }
    /* Tighter CTA button on very small screens */
    .header-inner > .cta-btn { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
    .mobile-toggle { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
  }

  /* Entrance animation */
  @keyframes rise {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .hero .hero-content > * { animation: rise 0.9s ease-out backwards; }
  .hero .hero-content > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .hero .hero-content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .hero .hero-content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .hero .hero-content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .hero .hero-visual { animation: rise 0.9s ease-out 0.3s backwards; }

/* ============================================
   SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  padding: 24px 0 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.breadcrumb-inner { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--line); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* Service Hero */
.svc-hero {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 56px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-hero-content .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.svc-hero-content .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-deep); }
.svc-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 72px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.svc-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 400; }
.svc-hero .lede {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.svc-hero p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-hero .hero-actions { margin-top: 32px; }
.svc-hero-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15);
}
.svc-hero-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Quick Facts Bar */
.quick-facts {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.fact-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.fact-item .num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.fact-item .lab {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Section Block */
.section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-warm); }
.section-white { background: var(--cream); }
.section-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.section-dark h2 { color: var(--cream); }

.section-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-intro .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.section-intro .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-deep); }
.section-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-intro h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 400; }
.section-intro p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Sub-services grid (e.g., window types, siding types) */
.subservices {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.subservice-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.03);
}
.subservice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}
.subservice-card .img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a5a3e 0%, #3a2f1e 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subservice-card .img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.subservice-card .img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 2px, transparent 2px, transparent 60px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 0px, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.subservice-card .body { padding: 24px 22px 26px; }
.subservice-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.subservice-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Process / Steps */
.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-step .step-num {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.section-dark .process-step .step-num {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold-bright);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.section-dark .process::before { background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2); }
.process-step h4 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.process-step p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.section-dark .process-step p { color: rgba(251, 248, 241, 0.75); }

/* Pricing table */
.pricing-table {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06);
}
.pricing-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.pricing-table th, .pricing-table td {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.pricing-table th {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pricing-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.pricing-table tr:hover td { background: var(--bg); }
.pricing-table .product { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; }
.pricing-table .price { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold-deep); white-space: nowrap; }
.pricing-table .desc { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; }
.pricing-note { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); font-style: italic; }

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-list { max-width: 880px; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 28px 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.faq-q .icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-q .icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.faq-a {
  padding: 0 56px 28px 0;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-a p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Related Services */
.related-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.related-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}
.related-card .num {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.related-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.related-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Inline lead form (compact, sticky-able) */
.inline-form {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}
.inline-form h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.inline-form .form-sub {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.inline-form .form-field { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.inline-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.inline-form input, .inline-form select, .inline-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.inline-form input:focus, .inline-form select:focus, .inline-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.15);
}
.inline-form button {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.inline-form button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Two-column body section */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.two-col .col-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.two-col .col-body h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.two-col .col-body p {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.two-col .col-body ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}
.two-col .col-body li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.two-col .col-body li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10px;
}

.col-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .subservices, .related-services, .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .process::before { display: none; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .col-sidebar { position: relative; top: 0; }
  .svc-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .svc-hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 16/10; max-width: 600px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .subservices, .related-services, .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .pricing-table th, .pricing-table td { padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 14px; }
  .pricing-table .product, .pricing-table .price { font-size: 15px; }
  .inline-form { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

/* ===== BLOG PAGES ===== */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #181818 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
}
.blog-hero-inner { max-width: 880px; }
.blog-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-hero h1 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.blog-hero p { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.65; opacity: 0.85; max-width: 720px; }

.cat-bar {
  background: #f4f1ea;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  z-index: 50;
}
.cat-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cat-chip {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cat-chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.cat-chip.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ink); }

.featured { padding: 72px 0 16px; background: #faf8f3; }
.featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.featured-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
.featured-card .img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-card .img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.featured-card .body {
  padding: 56px 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.featured-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.featured-card .meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-card h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.featured-card .body > p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.featured-card .read {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.featured-card .read span { color: var(--gold-deep); margin-left: 4px; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block; }
.featured-card:hover .read span { transform: translateX(4px); }

.posts { padding: 56px 0 96px; background: #faf8f3; }
.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
.post-card .img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eee;
}
.post-card .img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.post-card:hover .img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.cat-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.post-card .body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card .meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.post-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.post-card .body > p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}
.post-card .read {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.newsletter { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: 80px 0; }
.newsletter-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; }
.newsletter h2 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.newsletter p { font-size: 17px; opacity: 0.78; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ===== ARTICLE PAGE ===== */
.article-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
}
.article-hero-inner { max-width: 820px; }
.article-hero .breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.article-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.8; }
.article-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.article-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-hero .lede {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.article-hero .meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.article-hero .meta-row .dot { opacity: 0.4; }

.article-image {
  margin-top: -40px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.article-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.article-body {
  background: #faf8f3;
  padding: 0 0 96px;
}
.article-body .container { max-width: 760px; }
.article-body p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.article-body p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 64px;
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.9;
  padding-right: 12px;
  padding-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 56px 0 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 40px 0 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.article-body li {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.article-body strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body a { color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(157, 130, 68, 0.4); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-body a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.06);
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-body blockquote p { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.45; }
.article-body blockquote p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-size: inherit; float: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; font-weight: inherit;
}

.article-cta {
  margin: 56px 0 0;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-cta h3 {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-cta h3::first-letter { color: var(--cream); }
.article-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: 17px; }
.article-cta .cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-cta .cta-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

.related {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.related .section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.related h2 { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 600; }
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Blog responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-card .img-wrap { min-height: 280px; }
  .featured-card .body { padding: 36px 32px; }
  .featured-card h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  .posts-grid, .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cat-bar { position: static; }
  .article-hero h1 { font-size: 38px; }
  .article-hero .lede { font-size: 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .posts-grid, .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-hero { padding: 64px 0 56px; }
  .article-hero { padding: 56px 0 40px; }
  .article-hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .article-body p, .article-body li { font-size: 17px; }
  .article-body p:first-of-type::first-letter { font-size: 52px; }
  .article-cta { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
}