The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Meet FBi's Marketing Content Creator, Julie. With a design degree from Purdue, she develops our brand, captures stunning building photos, and crafts informative brochures.
By:
Julie Kimpel
June 20th, 2022
You’ve imagined your dream pole barn or post-frame home for years, and you’re FINALLY ready to start the conversation, but wow - talk about overwhelming. There are several steps to take in your building process, and we want to make sure you’re comfortable with making decisions about your building investment.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Energy Efficiency
By:
Julie Kimpel
May 16th, 2022
Did you know that a pole barn is extremely energy efficient? From keeping your building cool in the summer months to a comfortable temperature in the winter months, a post-frame building can keep you comfortable year-round. Thankfully there are several ways to keep your pole barn cool, ranging from insulation to windows, doors, and more.
Building Construction | Financing
By:
Julie Kimpel
March 28th, 2022
When comparing your post-frame building options, it always helps to start with the facts. Knowing the facts will give you better insight and confidence in your decision-making process.
Building Construction | Building Tips
By:
Julie Kimpel
March 7th, 2022
Depending on where you live, you might be driving around town and notice you see pole barns everywhere! So, when it comes to pole barn construction, you might think, “How hard could it be?” Well, thanks to over 60 years of experience, FBi Buildings has discovered the dos and don’ts of proper pole barn structural integrity, and that includes roof purlins.
Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Riding Arenas | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Julie Kimpel
January 24th, 2022
There are thousands of ways pole barns can be different from one another, but there’s one thing that all pole barns have in common, they have to deal with cold weather.