The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas

By: Courtney Moore
August 10th, 2020

It can be challenging to envision a pole barn in your head and know what building size you need. Sure, it'd be helpful if our minds could calculate the specifications, but that’s one superpower we, unfortunately, weren’t given.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
August 3rd, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Borkholder Buildings. This post frame company constructs agricultural, commercial, residential, and equine facilities. Their main purpose is “to provide people and businesses with green, attractive, and affordable building solutions through innovative engineering and applying quality components.” In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each pole barn builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Borkholder before making a buying decision.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
July 27th, 2020

When you imagine a pole barn, you probably picture a horse barn with a riding arena, or a commercial building used for retail purposes. Most likely, you don’t think of the engineering components that make your post frame building structurally-sound.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
July 20th, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Graber Buildings, Inc. This fast-growing post frame company constructs farm, commercial, residential, and equine buildings in East Central Illinois. They’re not to be confused with Graber Post Buildings in Southwest Indiana.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
July 13th, 2020

Is your existing post-frame building showing aging signs? Are your metal panels starting to chalk, fade, or rust? Unfortunately, your pole barn sits outside in the Midwest weather, so deterioration is inevitable.

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.