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Building with Good Bones: The Key to Lasting Strength and Value

November 20, 2024

Just like a skeleton supports the human body, the “bones” of a building—the foundation, structural framework, and core systems—are crucial to the long-term strength and stability of the entire structure. Whether you're building a new office complex, a residential home, or renovating an older property, ensuring a project has good bones is essential for safety, longevity, and value.

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What Does It Mean to Have “Good Bones”?

In construction, “good bones” refers to the underlying strength and quality of a building’s key components. It’s more than just surface-level aesthetics—it's about the unseen elements that make a building safe, durable, and functional. Here's what you should look for:

  • A Strong Foundation: The foundation is where it all begins. A well-built, properly designed foundation ensures the building can withstand the elements, settle evenly, and support everything above it.
  • Quality Framing: Framing forms the skeleton of your building, just like how our bones support us! Good framing means the walls, roof, and floors will remain sturdy and stable, even under stress or extreme weather conditions.
  • Top-Notch Materials: Similar to our bodies that need to be given good-quality food and water, your building should be made of high-quality materials too. Skimping on materials might save money upfront, but it can lead to costly repairs and structural problems down the road.
  • Dependable Infrastructure: Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are the lifeblood of any building. Proper installation and planning ensure that these essential services work efficiently and are easy to maintain.

Why Good Bones Are Important (No Tricks, Just Treats!)

  1. Safety First: A building with strong bones is a safe building. It can withstand natural elements like wind, rain, and even seismic activity, ensuring the well-being of its occupants.
  2. Cost Efficiency: While the initial investment in a well-constructed building may be higher, good bones prevent expensive repairs and issues down the road. You’ll avoid headaches like water damage, foundation shifting, or structural cracks.
  3. Future Flexibility: Buildings with good structural integrity are easier to renovate, expand, or upgrade as your needs change. Whether it’s adding new rooms or modernising your facilities, solid bones provide the flexibility to grow.
  4. Longevity & Value: Buildings with a sound structure retain their value over time. If you’re looking to sell or lease in the future, potential buyers or tenants will appreciate knowing the building was built to last.
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Don’t Get Spooked by Bad Bones

Just like a haunted house with rickety stairs and drafty windows, a building without good bones can be a nightmare. Avoid those spooky surprises by partnering with a trusted construction team like MPS Building Ltd. to ensure that your next project is built on a solid foundation, both literally and figuratively.

This Halloween, let’s celebrate “good bones”—because the last thing you want is a building that gives you a fright! If you’re ready to start a project with lasting value, contact us today to make sure it’s built to stand the test of time (and a few scares). Also, make sure to check out our Instagram post for more examples of “good bones”!

Happy Halloween from MPS! 👻

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