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

Nettie Grubb

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.

Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design

By: Nettie Grubb
May 1st, 2023

If you want to build a pole barn to store farm equipment, a pole barn house, or even a hobby shop, you're probably wondering what it'll cost. The fact is it depends.

Building Construction | Farm Buildings | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas | Building Features | Pole Barn Builders

By: Nettie Grubb
April 10th, 2023

If you have spent hours talking to equine enthusiasts and researching horse barn stalls, there are so many options it can be overwhelming. 9 Factors to Consider When Designing Your Horse Barn Stalls: Stall size and the number of stalls Durable materials Stall door placement Wall partitions Stall design Additional accessories (for hay, feed, water, tack) Stall Flooring Moister and airflow Choosing a quality pole barn builder is critical to ensure your barn is constructed correctly You know your horse(s) better than anyone. And you've invested a lot of time, energy, and money into them. We work with customers to design a custom horse barn that is safe and meets your needs.That is why we have put together the nine factors you need to consider when designing stalls for your pole building. You want to make sure you're making the right decision for your horses and the overall design of your horse barn, but maybe you're unsure of everything that needs to be considered?

Building Construction | Building Features | Comparisons | Cost

By: Nettie Grubb
March 6th, 2023

Have you ever looked into buying a new car? Similar to vehicles, pole buildings have multiple sizes to choose from and building features that you can add. However, unlike cars, purchasing a pole barn does not have an MSRP price. Depending on the size, the average cost for just the shell of a pole barn can range from $19-45 per square foot. But don’t fret; within this blog, we will discuss the ten factors that play into pole barn cost.

Building Construction | Comparisons | Cost | Site Preparation | Building Design

By: Nettie Grubb
February 6th, 2023

You will have to prepare your site at the start of your post-frame project. This includes preparing the building location and where to put the driveway to your pole building. During site preparation, you will also need to consider the materials and equipment that will be arriving and have enough room to access and maneuver the site once they arrive at your pole barn construction site. There are many things to consider when determining your driveway. Just like when selecting your pole barn flooring, the same options are available for your drive. You can go as simple as dirt to as high-end as block paving. Regarding cost, some customers have stated they spent more on their driveway than on their pole barn. Are you planning to leave the entrance as is? Or will you want to add a concrete, asphalt, or gravel driveway? Below you will learn about the six driveway surface options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Building Construction | Building Features | Comparisons | Cost

By: Nettie Grubb
January 9th, 2023

Is a pole barn on your 2023 to-do list? With a new year starting, it is an exciting time to think ahead about what you want to accomplish this year. You may want to build a pole barn hobby shop to store your boat that you take to Lake Okoboji every year. Plus, there would be room to host the Cy-Hawk game this fall! Maybe your daughter has been asking for a pony, and you need an equine barn to house it in. Perhaps you just upgraded to a bigger John Deere planter and need a larger farm shop. Plus, if you have a building under contract and it will be completed during 2023, you can write off 80% of it on your taxes in the first year and then the remaining 20% over a 20-year period! Whatever the reason you find yourself interested in building a pole barn, the frequently asked question is, “How much does a pole barn cost?” Eight factors play into the cost of building a pole barn. Read below or select each category to learn how they affect the overall cost of building a pole barn.

News

By: Nettie Grubb
December 30th, 2022

Due to the support of our amazing customers, FBi Buildings was able to expand our service area into 14 new counties to better accommodate our customers' needs in 2022.