The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Construction | Videos | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Addy Cain
August 5th, 2024
Whether your pole barn needs minor repairs or complete renovations, choosing a skilled post-frame builder is crucial for the success of your construction project.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost
By:
Nettie Grubb
July 29th, 2024
Whether this is your first time buying a home or you are a seasoned home buyer, getting financing for a barndominium is getting easier, but there are still some hurdles to overcome. Building your dream home can be expensive. Barndominiums can cost anywhere from $150-400+ a square foot. They are not always a cheaper residential option; however, if you do some of the work yourself, it is a cost-effective solution to save thousands of dollars. In this blog, we will outline what challenges you might face getting financing for a barndominium vs. stick-built home, what documents you need to provide, and a list of lenders we recommend.
Building Construction | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
July 22nd, 2024
Whether your pole barn needs minor repairs or complete renovations, choosing a skilled post-frame builder is crucial for the success of your construction project. To help you make this important decision, we've compiled a list of the top five post-frame builders for pole barn repairs and renovations in Michigan.
Building Construction | Videos | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Addy Cain
July 8th, 2024
When it’s time to repair or renovate your post-frame building, choosing a skilled builder is key to the success of your construction project.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 17th, 2024
Most Americans agree that adding a garage for extra storage is a good choice. Garages offer a place to store classic cars, Christmas decorations, lawn equipment, or even your daily driver. You might consider hiring a local contractor to build a stick-built garage or a trusted post-frame company to build a pole barn garage. As in many things in life, we want to know how much it will cost. This blog will explain the following: What Are the Popular Sizes For 2-Car Pole Barn Garages? How Much Does a Pole Barn Garage Cost? What Additional Costs Are Associated to Building a Pole Barn Garage? How to Finish Your Pole Barn Garage
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 3rd, 2024
A barndominium is a type of residential structure that combines elements of a pole barn with those of a condominium or traditional home. It's a metal building that has been repurposed or designed to serve as a living space. Barndominiums typically feature large, open floor plans with high ceilings. They often incorporate living quarters, workspaces, and storage areas within the same structure. Due to the clear-span trusses, they don't require load-bearing walls. They are known for their rustic charm, affordability, and versatility, appealing to individuals seeking a unique living space that blends modern amenities with a rural aesthetic. Renovating a barn into living space or building a pole barn home has been on the rise over the past twenty years. The cost per square foot is determined by multiple factors.