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Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.

Angie Dobson

Angie graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Prior to joining the FBi team, Angie was a kitchen and bath sales consultant in Lafayette, IN. In 2012, she started with FBi as the Inside Sales/Marketing Assistant. Today she holds the role of Sr. Marketing and Inside Sales Manager. Angie grew up in a farming community and has always enjoyed helping her family on the farm. A past 10-year 4-H Member, her passion for livestock pursued her to take a career in the agriculture field. She and her husband live in Northwest Indiana with their two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor leisure activities and spending time with friends and family.

Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity

By: Angie Dobson
August 11th, 2017

As you enjoy your Sunday drive through the countryside, you can’t help but notice the diverse lineup of pole barns.

Project Prep | Posts | Building Tips | Site Preparation

By: Angie Dobson
August 4th, 2017

At the beginning of the year, you and your significant other decided to build a new pole barn. Ever since your family expanded, the kids have claimed the house garage. You’re tired of navigating the maze of bicycles, coupe cars, strollers, wagons, and other miscellaneous toys. Who knew kids could collect so much stuff? We feel your pain. Storage is a necessity. That’s why we wholeheartedly support your decision to build a tool shed.

Posts

By: Angie Dobson
August 1st, 2017

Water condenses when warm, moisture-laden air contacts a cooler surface, such as the underside of your roof steel. Because lower-temperature air cannot hold as much moisture as warmer air, the excess humidity turns into water droplets. Then….drip, drip, drip! But if you reduce the humidity inside, you dramatically reduce condensation.

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By: Angie Dobson
July 28th, 2017

To arrive at a realistic estimate of what your pole barn building project is going to cost, you need to get a grasp of the major project component costs. What do we mean by that? You know...site costs, design, construction, etc. All of these are a factor when it comes to overall building price.

Posts | Building Tips | Farm Buildings

By: Angie Dobson
July 19th, 2017

As we know by now, there are many things to take into consideration during the planning stage of your new post frame building project. Actually, this statement is true for any big event, vacation, or large purchase that you might make during your lifetime. Let’s stop and think about this for a moment… Let’s say you want to plan your next family vacation. Your wife wants to go somewhere warm and tropical and relax on the beach (or maybe this is a dream of your husband or significant other). You, on the other hand, prefer to do something adventurous and in the mountains. After all, that’s the whole purpose of a vacation, right? How do you even make a decision?

Building Construction | Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
July 14th, 2017

Each component of a building system is important, no matter if you decide to build a wood structure, steel structure, or a pole building. Have you ever stopped to think about the construction method being used and what all of those details will require? Is that something that even matters to you? Will you be looking over those details before you choose a builder?