The FBi Blog
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Nettie joined the FBi Marketing team in 2022 as the Marketing Content Creator. Nettie grew up just outside of Des Moines, IA. In 2016, she received her BS in Agriculture Communications from Iowa State University. Upon graduation, she has worked in agriculture sales and marketing. She moved to Indiana in 2020. Outside of work, Nettie enjoys quilting, crocheting, crafting, canning, gardening, fishing, and hunting. She is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and dog.
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Nettie Grubb
February 24th, 2025
Most people agree that adding a large wrap-around porch provides a space to relax in your rocking chair and adds curb appeal to your pole barn. While designing your post-frame project, you might have seen some projects listed as having a lean-to when you thought it was just a side porch. This blog will discuss the differences between a porch and a lean-to, the design options each provides, and the cost of adding one to your project.
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Nettie Grubb
February 10th, 2025
Spring is often the season everyone has in mind for construction projects. But what if you don’t want to wait? At FBi Buildings, we believe that you don’t have to wait for spring to get started on your project—and, thanks to our skilled crews and unmatched scheduling power, you can lock in a spot before the season rush. With recent tariffs on building materials affecting costs, now might be the perfect time to plan ahead and save money.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Comparisons
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Nettie Grubb
January 13th, 2025
Whether you want a new metal roof for your stick-built home or are interested in building a pole barn, there are several roofing material options. Metal Shingle Wood Shake Metal roofs are a popular choice for post-frame homes, stick-frame construction homes, and agricultural pole buildings. There are two styles of metal roofs. In this blog, we will explore what a standing seam roof is and how it compares to a standard metal roof.
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Nettie Grubb
December 30th, 2024
2024 was a year of economic uncertainty. Many Americans feared the 2024 election results would be, thus stalling many customers from committing to building plans. Interest rates averaged 6.7%, which in turn deterred customers from building. However, barndominiums have been continuing to rise in popularity. As an expert in post-frame construction, FBi Buildings released The Ultimate Guide to Building a Barndominium to help customers with their decisions pertaining to pole barn home construction.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Commercial
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Nettie Grubb
November 18th, 2024
Post-frame construction has gained popularity in the commercial business industry. Thousands of customers have turned to FBi Buildings to reimage a traditional metal rectangle into a sophisticated retail front. With a wide array of projects from farm implement stores, landscape companies, office-warehouse buildings, Harley Davidson dealerships, strip malls, and even a pool company, post-frame offers versatility and quick construction, making it a top choice for many business owners. In this blog, we will break down: The top five factors that influence post-frame cost The average cost range for post-frame construction The benefits of using post-frame for your commercial business
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By:
Nettie Grubb
October 21st, 2024
Farming today is different than it was even 25 years ago. While 98% of farms are family-owned, as the farm is passed onto the next generation, the inherited pole buildings do not always meet the needs of today's farmers.