The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
May 18th, 2020

You’ve been saving for your dream pole barn for a while now, and you’re officially ready to start the building process. Maybe you had to work a few extra hours a week or had to cut down on going out to eat, but you reached your budget goal, and you’re excited to get the ball rolling.

Posts | Permitting

By: Courtney Moore
May 11th, 2020

States are slowly beginning to open back up, allowing for businesses to operate at half and/or full capacity in phases. The uncertainty of not knowing what is open and what is closed can be a bit frustrating. Thankfully we have the resources readily available to get some insight on where everyone stands.

Posts | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
May 4th, 2020

You’ve spent countless hours researching, reading, and scouring Pinterest for all of the inspiration, and you now feel confident in how you want your pole barn to look. Maybe you created a Pinterest board solely for your new pole barn, or maybe you’ve compiled a stack of photos you’ve torn out from magazines for ideas. No matter how you decided to find your inspiration, you’re ready to take the next step. Designing the floor plan for your pole barn.

Posts | Building Tips | Cost

By: Courtney Moore
April 30th, 2020

Our daily lives have looked a little different over the past couple of months. Our living rooms have turned to classrooms and offices, we’re cooking dinner instead of dining out at restaurants, and people are getting seriously creative in finding ways to have fun at home. Even with social distancing in place, families and friends are connecting and growing closer than ever before.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
April 27th, 2020

Lately, it’s been incredibly windy here in the Midwest. However, this does not come as a complete surprise to all of us since it’s consistently windy year-round. With our ever-changing temperatures from day to day, it’s windier than not, and we think any Midwesterner can agree to that statement.

Posts | Residential Buildings

By: Courtney Moore
April 20th, 2020

One of the most challenging things to decide when constructing a pole barn is how big or small you want to build. You can look at post-frame galleries online all day to get an idea of what size you'll need, but that pole barn was custom-made for someone else's needs in mind. Figuring out the purpose of your post-frame building will help you determine what size your custom pole barn will need to be.