The FBi Blog

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

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes

By: Nettie Grubb
August 6th, 2024

It is easy to get swooned into the beauty of barndominiums. You might daydream of rocking in a chair on a wrap-around porch with cedar columns, looking out at your land, and watching the sunset. While we can all dream of the cool features on the exterior and interior of a pole barn home, the reality is there are four keys to building safe living quarters that all barndominiums should include. When building any shelter, determining how you will control the temperature and moisture is essential to creating a warm and safe environment. In this blog, we will dive into the four must-haves all post-frame homes should include. To learn more about the barndominium building process, download our free Ultimate Guide to Building a Barndominium.

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 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