/* Master Stylesheet - Hallam Headway Website Rebuild */

/* --- Reset & Base Styles --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h1, h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-fonseca);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* --- Accessibility Skip Link & Focus Outline --- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

*:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* --- Layout Components --- */
.container {
  width: 92%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.bg-white {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
}

.bg-light {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3 {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* --- Sticky Header & Navigation --- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}

.logo img,
.site-logo-img {
  height: 46px;
  max-height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Typographic Logo Mark */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Multi-level Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-xs);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 100;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-bg);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border-color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Top Announcement / Contact Bar --- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-bar-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.top-bar-badge {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* --- Buttons & Pill Styles --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.btn-phone:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

/* --- Hero Section & Wave Edge --- */
.hero {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0 calc(clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) + 20px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 48, 35, 0.95), rgba(13, 32, 23, 0.92)), url('/assets/images/hero-loft.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  background-color: rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.hero-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Angled Roof Slant Pitch Section Separator */
.roof-slant-divider, .wave-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.roof-slant-divider svg, .wave-divider svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: clamp(45px, 5.5vw, 75px);
}

.roof-slant-divider .shape-fill, .wave-divider .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--bg-color);
}

/* --- Service Cards & Lists --- */
.section-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.card-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .card-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .card-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-top-image {
  height: 200px;
  width: calc(100% + (var(--spacing-md) * 2));
  margin: calc(-1 * var(--spacing-md)) calc(-1 * var(--spacing-md)) 15px calc(-1 * var(--spacing-md));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-top-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-card-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-card-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Split Comparison Section */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.split-col {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.split-col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.list-checked {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.list-checked li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.list-checked li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Why Choose Benefits */
.benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.benefit-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benefit-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-number {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* How the Process Works - Connected Flow */
.process-flow-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0 20px 0;
}

.process-flow-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 105px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--accent-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-flow-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

.process-flow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px 20px;
  }
}

.process-flow-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 65px 14px 24px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.process-flow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 48, 35, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.process-flow-icon-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -35px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
}

.process-flow-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.process-flow-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.4);
  z-index: 4;
}

.process-flow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-flow-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Services Horizontal 3-Card Carousel */
.carousel-header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.carousel-nav-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fff7eb;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.carousel-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff7eb;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.carousel-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.services-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 -10px;
  padding: 10px;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-slide-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px);
  min-width: 280px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .carousel-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .carousel-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), width var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* --- Project Grid & Detail Pages --- */
.project-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.filter-btn {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.project-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.project-card-image {
  height: 200px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Reusable Before/After overlay badge */
.project-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background-color: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-content {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.project-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.project-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* --- Testimonials Card Slider/Grid --- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.testimonial-user {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonial-review {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.testimonial-source {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* --- Accordions for FAQs --- */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--card-bg, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq-item summary {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 12px 18px 16px 18px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-content p {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- In-depth Service & Location layout --- */
.detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Quick Answer for AEO */
.quick-answer-box {
  background-color: var(--accent-bg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.quick-answer-title {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.quick-answer-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.quick-answer-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.sidebar-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.sidebar-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* --- Reusable Quote Form Component --- */
.section-quote-bg {
  background: url('/assets/quote-background.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 2px solid #ebe9e1;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ebe9e1;
}

.quote-form-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Multi-Step Form Headers & Controls */
.form-steps-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: 10px 5px 15px 5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.form-step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-step-indicator.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.form-step-indicator.completed {
  opacity: 0.95;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.step-number {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-step-indicator.active .step-number {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.form-step-indicator.completed .step-number {
  background-color: var(--success-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--success-color);
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.step-connector {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin: 0 12px;
}

.stage-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-stage {
  display: none;
}

.form-stage.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInStep 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes fadeInStep {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .step-label {
    display: none;
  }
  .form-steps-header {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.3);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-checkbox-group input {
  margin-top: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-error {
  color: var(--error-color);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-input.invalid, .form-select.invalid, .form-textarea.invalid {
  border-color: var(--error-color);
}

.form-input.invalid + .form-error, 
.form-select.invalid + .form-error, 
.form-textarea.invalid + .form-error {
  display: block;
}

.form-success-msg {
  display: none;
  background-color: hsl(142, 70%, 96%);
  border: 1px solid var(--success-color);
  color: hsl(142, 70%, 20%);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-success-msg h3 {
  color: hsl(142, 70%, 20%);
}

.form-success-payload {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: left;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: pre-wrap;
}

/* File Upload custom style */
.file-upload-container {
  border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.file-upload-container:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* --- Cookie Consent Banner --- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  max-width: 500px;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  animation: slideUp var(--transition-slow);
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(100px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.cookie-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.cookie-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cookie-settings {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  background: var(--bg-color);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.cookie-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-actions .btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Footer reopen link */
.cookie-reopen-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: underline;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* --- Breadcrumbs Component --- */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.breadcrumbs-separator {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* --- Centralised Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: hsl(215, 20%, 80%);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: hsl(215, 20%, 70%);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: hsl(215, 20%, 80%);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* --- Localized County and Secondary Area Layout --- */
.locations-list-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.locations-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
}

.locations-list-grid li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.locations-list-grid li a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-bg);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* --- Resources Hub & Blog Cards --- */
.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.resource-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.resource-card-body {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.resource-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.resource-card-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.resource-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Article Table of Contents */
.toc-box {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.toc-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.toc-list li {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* --- HTML Sitemap Tree --- */
.sitemap-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sitemap-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.sitemap-section-title {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.sitemap-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.sitemap-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.sitemap-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* --- Custom 404 Page --- */
.error-page {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.error-code {
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.error-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.error-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md) auto;
}

/* --- Mobile Menu Drawer Hamburger --- */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 5px 15px 5px 5px;
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  position: absolute;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), top var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-inner {
  top: 8px;
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
  content: "";
  top: -8px;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
  content: "";
  top: 8px;
}

/* Hamburger active animation */
.hamburger.active .hamburger-inner {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.hamburger.active .hamburger-inner::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active .hamburger-inner::after {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Body scroll lock when menu open */
body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  
  .hero-badge {
    left: auto;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
    width: -moz-fit-content;
    max-width: calc(100% - 24px);
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Mobile Nav Bar Padding & Logo Size */
  .header-container {
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .logo img,
  .site-logo-img {
    height: 41px !important;
    max-height: 41px !important;
  }

  /* Hide Top Bar on Mobile */
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Hide call button and request quote button inside mobile hamburger nav menu */
  .main-nav .nav-actions {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Body bottom padding to account for sticky mobile action bar */
  body {
    padding-bottom: clamp(68px, 12vw, 80px);
  }
  
  /* Hamburger Display */
  .hamburger {
    display: block;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Menu Container - Hugs Content */
  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: auto;
    height: auto;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
    overflow: visible;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .main-nav.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .main-nav .btn {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Dropdown Interaction */
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    display: none; /* Controlled via JS */
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    margin-left: 10px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    transform: none;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-xs);
  }
  
  .nav-item.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  
  /* Split layout column stack */
  .split-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .sidebar-sticky {
    position: static;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-sm);
  }
  
  .footer-grid > div:first-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Mobile Scroll Active Highlight Rules */
  .benefit-card.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  
  .benefit-card.active .benefit-card-number {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .process-flow-card.active {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 48, 35, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
  }
  
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .form-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --- Sticky Mobile Bottom Action Bar --- */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark, #163023);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.35);
    padding: 10px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn-call {
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #163023);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 32, 23, 0.3);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn-call:hover,
  .mobile-bottom-btn-call:focus,
  .mobile-bottom-btn-call:active {
    background-color: var(--primary-light, #204533);
    border-color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn-call svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn-quote {
    background-color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.3);
  }

  .mobile-bottom-btn-quote:hover,
  .mobile-bottom-btn-quote:focus {
    background-color: var(--accent-light, #f2a649);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .cookie-banner {
    bottom: calc(75px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  }
}

/* --- Full Width Infinite Scroll Marquee Carousel --- */
.infinite-carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px 0 25px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
}

.infinite-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: infiniteMarquee 44s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.infinite-carousel-container:hover .infinite-carousel-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes infiniteMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.infinite-carousel-card {
  width: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.infinite-carousel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.infinite-carousel-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.infinite-carousel-card-body {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
}

.infinite-carousel-card-title {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.infinite-carousel-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Loft Conversion Work Infinite Carousel --- */
.loft-carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.loft-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: loftInfiniteMarquee 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.loft-carousel-container:hover .loft-carousel-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes loftInfiniteMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.loft-carousel-item {
  width: 360px;
  height: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.loft-carousel-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* --- 2-Row Testimonial Infinite Scrolling Marquee --- */
.testimonials-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.marquee-gradient-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: clamp(80px, 15vw, 300px);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color) 15%, rgba(22, 48, 35, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-gradient-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: clamp(80px, 15vw, 300px);
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--primary-color) 15%, rgba(22, 48, 35, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.marquee-row-left .marquee-track {
  animation: scrollMarqueeLeft 60s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-row-right .marquee-track {
  animation: scrollMarqueeRight 60s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-row-left:hover .marquee-track,
.marquee-row-right:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollMarqueeLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes scrollMarqueeRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.testimonial-marquee-card {
  width: clamp(320px, 28vw, 400px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--dark-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-marquee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Who Are Hallam Headway Section Image Container */
.who-are-we-img-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 3px solid var(--border-gold);
  height: 550px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-are-we-img-container {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article / Blog Redesign Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Article Hero Grid */
.article-hero-section {
  background-color: #f5f4f0;
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 460px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .article-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.article-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-dark, #b86e18);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 138, 42, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-hero-meta {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.article-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-hero-image-wrapper {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* Sticky Anchor Navigation Bar */
.article-anchor-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px; /* Aligns right underneath .site-header (80px height) */
  z-index: 990;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.article-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 54px;
  position: relative;
}

.article-nav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.article-nav-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-nav-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 4px 0;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.article-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.article-nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.article-nav-link:hover,
.article-nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Dropdown Navigation Menu */
.article-nav-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-nav-dropdown-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light, #f4f4f4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.article-nav-dropdown-btn:hover,
.article-nav-dropdown-wrapper.is-open .article-nav-dropdown-btn {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-nav-dropdown-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.article-nav-dropdown-wrapper.is-open .article-nav-dropdown-btn svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.article-nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  right: 0;
  width: 360px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.article-nav-dropdown-wrapper.is-open .article-nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.article-dropdown-header {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  counter-reset: guide-counter;
}

.article-dropdown-item {
  counter-increment: guide-counter;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.article-dropdown-item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.article-dropdown-item a::before {
  content: counter(guide-counter) ".";
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-right: 10px;
  min-width: 18px;
}

.article-dropdown-item a:hover,
.article-dropdown-item a.is-active {
  background-color: var(--accent-bg, #fffdfa);
  color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
}

.article-dropdown-item a.is-active::before {
  color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
}

/* Quick Answer Card in Content Area */
.quick-answer-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.quick-answer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quick-answer-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-answer-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  margin: 0;
}

.quick-answer-body {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333333;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Article Section Heading */
.article-section {
  scroll-margin-top: 150px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.article-section:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.article-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-top: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.article-section:first-of-type h2 {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Article Hyperlinked Text */
.article-section a,
.article-section-content a,
.quick-answer-card a,
.quick-answer-body a,
.article-hero-section a {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Other Guides 3-Card Carousel Grid */
.article-carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.article-carousel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.article-carousel-dots {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .article-carousel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-carousel-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
  }
  .article-carousel-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .article-carousel-grid .resource-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: always;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .article-carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .article-carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--border-color, #E2DFD7);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), width var(--transition-fast), border-radius var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .article-carousel-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-color, #DA8A2A);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

.resource-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.resource-card-img-wrapper {
  height: 180px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.resource-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.resource-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.resource-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--accent-color, #da8a2a);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.resource-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.resource-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin: 10px 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  height: 2.7em;
}

.resource-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md, 1.5rem);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  height: 4.5em;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Benefits Image height customization */
.shell-benefits-img,
.roofing-benefits-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 650px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .shell-benefits-img,
  .roofing-benefits-img {
    height: auto;
  }
}

/* Explore Other Articles Carousel Styles */
.explore-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
  width: 100%;
}

.explore-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  width: calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  min-width: calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.explore-carousel-btn-prev:hover,
.explore-carousel-btn-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color, #DA8A2A) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-color, #DA8A2A) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .explore-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    width: calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    min-width: calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .explore-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}