The FBi Blog

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

Building Maintenance | Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations

By: Angie Dobson
August 14th, 2017

Routine maintenance is a crucial part of extending any product’s useful life. We change the oil in our vehicle and rotate the tires. We install software updates on our electronics. We hire professional landscapers to prune the shrubs and weed the landscaping around our stick-built home. While no post-frame building lasts forever (just like the examples listed above), you can prolong its lifecycle with regular pole barn maintenance.

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By: Angie Dobson
August 14th, 2017

Your farm is more than fields of corn and beans, it's the family's heritage and future. Hear Dick Clark from Remington, Indiana, share the legacy of his farm and the shared values between his family business and the FBi Buildings family.

Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity

By: Angie Dobson
August 11th, 2017

As you enjoy your Sunday drive through the countryside, you can’t help but notice the diverse lineup of pole barns.

Project Prep | Posts | Building Tips | Site Preparation

By: Angie Dobson
August 4th, 2017

At the beginning of the year, you and your significant other decided to build a new pole barn. Ever since your family expanded, the kids have claimed the house garage. You’re tired of navigating the maze of bicycles, coupe cars, strollers, wagons, and other miscellaneous toys. Who knew kids could collect so much stuff? We feel your pain. Storage is a necessity. That’s why we wholeheartedly support your decision to build a tool shed.

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By: Angie Dobson
August 1st, 2017

Water condenses when warm, moisture-laden air contacts a cooler surface, such as the underside of your roof steel. Because lower-temperature air cannot hold as much moisture as warmer air, the excess humidity turns into water droplets. Then….drip, drip, drip! But if you reduce the humidity inside, you dramatically reduce condensation.

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By: Angie Dobson
July 28th, 2017

To arrive at a realistic estimate of what your pole barn building project is going to cost, you need to get a grasp of the major project component costs. What do we mean by that? You know...site costs, design, construction, etc. All of these are a factor when it comes to overall building price.