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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 | Structural Integrity | Comparisons

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

There are plenty of ways to construct post frame buildings, and each one of our competitors has their own preferred method. Right or wrong, we can’t argue with their construction process, but we can provide the facts about the structural integrity of a pole building. Before you drop thousands of dollars on a new farm building, mini-warehouse, or even garage, don’t you want to know how long your building is going to last? You assume your new building will last you a lifetime, but what if you are incorrect? What if the next generation taking over your farm or business runs into problems caused by poor construction? Would you want them to have to worry about solving those issues? We didn’t think so.

Posts | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Do you raise horses for pleasure or are they part of your business? No matter what category you fall under, all post frame builders understand the many requirements of building a safe, efficient, and attractive equine facility. It’s without question that your primary goal in building a horse barn is to arrive at a facility that provides an optimal balance between your priorities and your horses' needs. When you’re ready to start planning your equine facility it’s important to think about all of your current and/or potential uses.

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By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Condensation is a naturally occurring phenomenon and is fairly common in the post frame industry. Condensation occurs when warm, moisture-laden air comes in contact with a cooler surface, such as the underside of your roof steel; similar to the way a cold can of soda sweats in the summer.

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By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Every year during the Farm Progress Show we have a lot of visitors who come to the FBi Building and share their concerns about crop prices, yields and tighter budgets. So it just makes sense that they also have a lot of questions about heating, cooling, insulation and energy efficiency.

Building Construction | Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Post frame construction is touted for its durability, sustainability, and cost-savings. Perhaps, the building system’s biggest advantage is design flexibility. It’s the very reason why architects, designers, and engineers favor this construction method over others.

Posts | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Recently, you and your significant other have discussed building a new home. You both agreed that your current space just isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re running out of space...and patience. You’ve been dreaming of the perfect pole barn home for years now. You already have an ideal location in mind. Most importantly, you and your significant other agreed that this home will have everything you need and more. No cutting corners this time! Designing your own home is an exciting but stressful process. There are so many options!