The FBi Blog

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

Cori Lane

Cori grew up on her family's small grain and livestock operation in Northwest Indiana. In 2018, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Marian University Indianapolis. Having shown beef cattle for 12 years at the county, state, and national levels, Cori chose to pursue a career in agriculture. Today, she serves as the Marketing Content Creator on the FBi team. In her free time, Cori enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, listening to live music, and traveling.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
July 13th, 2020

Is your existing pole barn showing signs of aging? Are your metal panels starting to chalk, fade, or red rust? Years of exposure to the Midwest's demanding weather conditions will lead to the deterioration of your post-frame building.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
July 6th, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Greiner Buildings. They construct agricultural, commercial, and residential buildings with a commitment to “raising the standard” through superior materials and service. In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each post frame builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Greiner before making a buying decision.

Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Building Features

By: Cori Lane
June 29th, 2020

Once you’ve pulled the trigger on building a pole barn, the anticipation sets in, and you can’t wait to see the final product. You start to visualize servicing equipment in your farm shop. You imagine how your combine and grain cart will look sitting side-by-side in your machine storage shed. Envisioning your finished post-frame building is easy. The tricky part is designing your pole barn and deciding which building components to incorporate.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
June 8th, 2020

Our builder comparison for this week features Blunier Builders. They construct agricultural, commercial, and suburban buildings with a focus on using high-quality materials and craftsmanship. In this blog, we’ll present the facts and strengths of each post frame builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Blunier before making a final decision.

Posts | Repairs & Renovations | Pole Barn Insurance

By: Cori Lane
March 16th, 2020

Pole barn damages come in all shapes and sizes. As a post-frame builder, we’ve seen and heard it all. Common examples include:

Posts | Building Tips | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
February 17th, 2020

Pole barn renovation projects have increased in popularity since the start of COVID-19. More property owners are investing in their existing post-frame buildings rather than building new structures. Even social platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok are flooded with the latest home improvement trends.