If you find yourself reading this blog, there’s a good probability that you like to tackle DIY projects head-on. Perhaps you’re a go-getter who’s never had a job you couldn’t handle. Or maybe you’re not one to turn down a challenge.
If the DIY Network or YouTube can show you how to do it, then you will do it. Whether it comes to creating, repairing, or building, you’re confident you can tackle it yourself instead of hiring someone else to do the job. There’s also a good chance that you’re the type of person who likes to save money. You don’t mind splurging every once in a while, but you also want to make sure that when you do splurge it’s money well spent. There’s nothing worse than spending a little extra on a specific product to find out that the quality isn’t as good as you thought it would be.
When you finally decide to purchase a pole barn kit, you want to make sure that the quality is high and the price is within your budget. At FBi Buildings, we can help you with both.
FBi doesn’t believe that you have to choose between getting a quality post frame building or a sub-par building package. We offer the same high quality materials that are used on our post frame buildings in our pre-designed 24’ x 24’ building kit.
In this article, we will dive deep into the materials that we offer in our pole barn kits as well as answer any cost effective questions.
The price of your FBi pole barn kit will vary depending on location, size, and customization. This particular kit starts out at $16,212 and could increase in price depending on additional features and current material costs.
Keep reading to find out what goes into our material packages and why we believe that high quality is essential.
Each of our pole barn kits is specially designed by our in-house engineering team to ensure structural integrity. These plans will show you where your overhead door, entry door, and windows will be located to get a better idea of the design of your future pole barn.
Your pole barn kit will also come with laminated columns manufactured at FBi’s on-site truss plant. We ensure that each column has been treated to prevent potential decay and insect damage. If any kind of significant damage from either decay or insects occurs, FBi Buildings offers a lifetime warranty to replace the damaged columns.
The screws we offer for your kit are stainless steel umbrella head screws. This type of screw prevents rusting and minimizes any leaking that could occur in the roof and the walls.
To get an idea of the damage our steel can withstand, click here to look at our steel comparison video.
FBi’s trusses are job-specific and engineered for your building. Our engineering team uses the latest CAD and simulation systems to ensure each truss’s strength and structural integrity. Pre-engineered metal-plated wood trusses are designed per the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7 standards.
We have our very own in-house truss plant where we manufacture our trusses under stringent quality control standards. Our truss plant is regularly certified by a third-party Truss Plate Institute inspection service.
Our walk doors are made of steel, and they come in four different styles. Each offers protection against the expected and the unexpected demands of nature.
Steel doors with a thermal barrier prevent wintertime heat loss and summertime heat gain. These doors also protect against any potential interior condensation.
Steel doors made of pultruded fiberglass offer the ultimate protection against any weather extremes because this type of material is corrosion resistant and is electrically insulative. This choice would be best to withstand our unexpected and unusual Midwest weather.
To give you unlimited size and style options, we use Simonton’s Pro-Finish contractors series windows. The features of these windows offer quick and easy installation and are energy efficient to help you save on your energy bill.
The one thing our pole barn kits do not include is your overhead doors. Our reasoning for this is because of the numerous features and designs each overhead door offers, it’s hard to choose just one for every design. Instead of a standard door, we recommend you to a local overhead door company to choose the best option for your post frame building.
The price of your FBi pole barn kit will vary depending on location, size, and customization. This particular kit starts at $16,212 and could increase in price depending on additional features and current material costs. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that price is only part of the equation.
A good starting point is to learn how pole barn kits are priced. It’s not uncommon for some post frame companies to price their kits on these three things.
The price of your pole barn kit will also vary on where you’re located. If you’re close to our corporate headquarters and prefer to pick up your material package, you would be saving on freight costs. However, if you have to have your kit delivered to you, your freight will be calculated by your location.
For example, if you’re in Peoria, IL, and choose to have FBi deliver your pole barn kit, you’d be spending close to $1,300 in freight charges. However, if you’re near Kokomo, IN, your freight charges would be close to $900.
Another option to help you save on cost would be to hire a freight company. Some of our customers have opted to go this route instead of having FBi deliver.
There’s no black or white price for post frame buildings. With all of the variables that go into pricing a pole barn, it’s challenging to set an accurate estimate on one size. The “one size fits all” motto, unfortunately, doesn’t work in this industry.
Some people like to take the DIY challenge head-on. Others...not so much. They would prefer to have someone else do the work. Maybe they know a friend of a friend or are willing to pay the extra money and hire a professional building crew.
Ultimately, purchasing a pole barn kit or having a post frame company, like FBi or Morton Buildings, construct your new building entirely up to you. I’ll let you in on a little secret...it all boils down to personal preference.
Maybe you’ve decided that DIY isn’t the best option for you.
Life happens. Your children (or grandchildren) keep you busy with school and extracurricular activities. Work demands your undivided attention. We get it.
Building your own post frame structure is a commitment. Only you will know if it’s right for you.
In the end, we hope you get the dream hobby shop or man cave you’ve worked hard for and enjoy it for many years to come.
Do you have more questions that are not covered in this article? If you need help designing and planning, please contact FBi Buildings at 800.552.2981 or click here to email us. If you are ready to get a price, click here to request a quote, and a member of our customer engagement team will help you determine the next steps of your project.