BUILD A HOME THAT LASTS
BUILDING IN THE BAHAMAS IS DIFFERENT
A home in The Bahamas faces challenges that many conventional building products were never designed to handle.
Steel can corrode.
Moisture can damage walls and wood products.
Termites can shorten the life of untreated materials.
Hurricanes place extraordinary demands on the structure and building envelope.
And when something fails on an island, the real cost can include replacement material, freight, labor, delays and disruption.
That is why material selection matters.
Building or renovating a home in The Bahamas means designing for conditions that are harder on materials than almost anywhere else.
Salt air, humidity, moisture, termites, hurricanes and island logistics all affect how materials perform over time.
Bahamas Building Supply focuses on products selected for those conditions and helps homeowners make better material choices before construction begins.
PRICE MATTERS. SO DOES WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU BUY IT.
We understand that every project has a budget. The goal is not to use the most expensive product everywhere. It is to spend money where better materials can prevent expensive problems later.
Some materials may cost less on the day you buy them but become more expensive over time through corrosion, moisture damage, rot, termites or replacement
SMART products typically carry a modest initial premium over conventional materials, but that premium can be small compared with the long-term cost of corrosion, moisture damage, termites, repairs and replacement.
SMART products are selected to address those problems in demanding island environments.
Spend where durability matters. Save where it doesn’t.
SMART Rebar
Traditional steel reinforcement can corrode when moisture and chlorides reach the steel inside concrete.
SMART Rebar is a nonmetallic fiberglass reinforcement that does not rust, making it particularly well suited for foundations, slabs, walls and other concrete exposed to coastal conditions.
No rust. Less corrosion risk. Longer-term durability.
SMART Board
SMART Board is a high-performance magnesium oxide building panel designed for demanding environments.
It offers strong resistance to moisture, mold, rot, termites and fire while providing a durable alternative to conventional gypsum and many wood-based panels.
SMART Board can be used in a variety of interior and exterior wall, ceiling, soffit and other building applications depending on the assembly design.
A better board for a difficult environment.
SMART Wood
SMART Wood products are engineered for applications where strength, consistency and durability matter.
Our product family includes engineered lumber, structural panels and other wood products selected with island construction in mind.
The goal is simple: provide better options where conventional lumber and plywood may be vulnerable to moisture, insects, movement or premature deterioration.
Better wood products for better-performing homes.
BETTER MATERIALS. BETTER LONG-TERM VALUE.
The lowest initial price is not always the best value. The comparison below shows how SMART products are designed to address the problems that repeatedly damage homes in island environments.
Spend where durability matters. Save where it doesn’t.
SMART products may carry a modest initial premium, but improved resistance to corrosion, moisture, termites and premature deterioration can reduce repair and replacement costs over the life of the home.
WE CAN HELP REVIEW YOUR PROJECT
If you are building a new home, renovating or planning a major repair, send us your plans or tell us about the project.
We can help:
Review plans and material requirements
Identify where SMART products may make sense
Compare conventional and high-performance alternatives
Answer product and installation questions
Coordinate with your contractor, architect or engineer
Help with project-specific pricing and material supply
Coordinate South Florida and island logistics
Our goal is not to change everything in your project.
It is to help identify where better materials can make the biggest difference.