The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Building Design
By:
Addy Cain
May 15th, 2023
Residential pole barns can be used for anything, including permanent residences, workshop spaces, garages, and hobby shops. Whether you’ve seen a project online or you’re simply following your creative inspiration, we’ll help you learn more about your options.
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?
Posts | Building Tips | Cost
By:
Angie Dobson
March 27th, 2023
How much does that pole barn cost? Can’t you just give me a number? That’s a very common and realistic question we hear at FBi Buildings almost daily. Our customers see a farm shop they fell in love with on Facebook, or a unique pole barn home caught their attention instead. Intrigued by the overall pole barn design, they’re quick to call into the office with the famous question, “What’s the cost of that pole barn?”
Building Tips | Site Preparation
By:
Julie Kimpel
March 13th, 2023
Disclaimer: Before we dive deep into the gravel recommendations for your pole barn site prep, we want to clarify that this article is specifically written for those who wish to use gravel for their site pad.
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.