How to Know if a House Has ‘Good Bones’

 

If you’re in the market for a new home, finding one with ‘good bones’ is important if you want to minimize the amount of maintenance needed and the amount of trouble the home is going to give you. ‘Good bones’ are a variety of features and characteristics that make living in and remodeling a home easy and simple.

 

In case you want a new home that’s easy to remodel and won’t need a ton of maintenance work, let’s go over what constitutes ‘good bones’ in a home.

 

1. A Rock-Solid Foundation

 

The foundation is the most crucial aspect of a home and needs to be solid if the home can be said to have good bones. You want a foundation that’s level, damage-free, airtight, and durable. ICF homes possess all these qualities and thus are more likely to have good bones overall. Wood frame house construction can still be solid, however, but will always be more prone to air leaks, moisture infiltration, mold, and wind damage.

 

2. Durable Materials

 

Fancy countertop materials like limestone or easily damaged pine cabinetry are examples of materials that will require a lot of maintenance to keep in top shape. Durable, long-lasting materials like quartz, stainless steel, and premium hardwood, on the other hand, are what you want if you’re looking for ‘good bones’. Quartz is especially great because there are tons of quartz counter colors to choose from.

  3. Proper Insulation

 

A home with good bones will have all the proper insulation required to maximize the energy efficiency levels. This means wall insulation, HVAC insulation, and roof insulation as well. Attic insulation is also a good sign because it helps prevent heat from escaping from the house through the roof. Polyiso roof insulation and house wraps are good signs if you find them under the roofing or inside the walls as well.

 

4. A Good Location

 

If a house has good bones it’s probably located in a semi-secluded area or a quiet area at the least. Noise pollution or other negative outside influences are not a sign of good bones. Anything you might have to adjust to like a noisy highway or nearby passing train or not signs of good bones because they pose a problem that has to either be dealt with via a big expenditure or simply accepted.

 It’s Not Hard to Find Good Bones If You Know What You’re Looking For

As long as you keep an eye out for all of the signs and features we’ve listed here, you shouldn’t have much of a problem finding a home with good bones. You want a home that’s low-maintenance, easy to move around in, and easy to remodel as well.

These factors as well as a peaceful location make up almost all of what constitutes a home with ‘good bones’. Natural sunlight and beautiful scenery are also good signs, and if you find a home with all of these characteristics, you’d be wise to secure it before someone else does.

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

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