The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Building Features

By: Cori Lane
June 29th, 2020

Once you’ve pulled the trigger on building a pole barn, the anticipation sets in, and you can’t wait to see the final product. You start to visualize servicing equipment in your farm shop. You imagine how your combine and grain cart will look sitting side-by-side in your machine storage shed. Envisioning your finished post-frame building is easy. The tricky part is designing your pole barn and deciding which building components to incorporate.

Posts | Building Features | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
June 22nd, 2020

There’s a vast array of options when it comes to finishing your post frame building, both inside and out. Deciding on the finishing touches is always the most fun, but finalizing these selections can seem far-fetched.

Posts | Building Features | Product Review

By: Courtney Moore
June 15th, 2020

Summer is right around the corner in the Midwest, and it’s about to get hot and humid. After a long winter of minimal sun and bitter cold, we feel it’s time for the sunshine and the heat to make its appearance. Until we complain that it’s too hot and we’re ready for winter again.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
June 8th, 2020

Our builder comparison for this week features Blunier Builders. They construct agricultural, commercial, and suburban buildings with a focus on using high-quality materials and craftsmanship. In this blog, we’ll 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 Blunier before making a final decision.

Posts | Pole Barn Builders

By: Courtney Moore
June 1st, 2020

Taking on the task of hiring someone to build your dream pole barn can seem a bit daunting. With so many post frame builders in the post frame industry, how do you know who is the best at what they do? How do you know they can see your vision as you do and bring that vision to life?

Posts | News | Cost

By: Courtney Moore
May 26th, 2020

Over the last few months, we have seen quite a few changes that have arisen amid the effects of COVID-19. We see these changes happening in our daily routines, business operations, and the economy. Here at FBi Buildings, we have seen some changes in the post frame industry as well.