The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Building Features | Building Design
By:
Julie Kimpel
July 11th, 2022
In this article, we will continue pushing the same two ideas - bigger is always better and measure once, measure again, and yeah, definitely measure a third time. Before finalizing the design for your post-frame project, you need to make sure you can get the equipment in and out with ease.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Energy Efficiency
By:
Julie Kimpel
May 16th, 2022
Did you know that a pole barn is extremely energy efficient? From keeping your building cool in the summer months to a comfortable temperature in the winter months, a post-frame building can keep you comfortable year-round. Thankfully there are several ways to keep your pole barn cool, ranging from insulation to windows, doors, and more.
Building Construction | Financing
By:
Julie Kimpel
March 28th, 2022
When comparing your post-frame building options, it always helps to start with the facts. Knowing the facts will give you better insight and confidence in your decision-making process.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Structural Integrity
By:
Angie Dobson
March 14th, 2022
The prices in post-frame construction have dramatically fluctuated over the last two years. When prices were predicted to start dropping, other world events started happening, making the commodity markets even more unpredictable. Some customers have decided to put their project on hold, hoping that prices will eventually drop. Others have decided that they are going to move forward with building their pole barn because they’re uncertain when prices will drop.
Building Construction | Building Tips
By:
Julie Kimpel
March 7th, 2022
Depending on where you live, you might be driving around town and notice you see pole barns everywhere! So, when it comes to pole barn construction, you might think, “How hard could it be?” Well, thanks to over 60 years of experience, FBi Buildings has discovered the dos and don’ts of proper pole barn structural integrity, and that includes roof purlins.
By:
Cori Lane
November 8th, 2021
As the holiday season approaches, global supply chains are once again making news headlines. These ongoing problems have led to good shortages and shipping delays across all industries, including post-frame. This article discusses how the “Great Supply Chain Disruption” (as coined by experts) affects pole barn construction and what FBi Buildings are doing to ensure our customers’ building needs are met heading into the new year.