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.

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.

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.

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.

Horse barns have evolved a great deal since the first-ever horse barn was built. It is said that the world’s oldest horse stables were discovered in Egypt in 1304 BC. The barn was 182,986 square feet and could house over 480 horses.

Over the years, the span size of trusses has evolved. In the 1980s, post frame builders commonly used 60’ (one-ply) trusses, and larger trusses (72’ and 80’) were made of two-ply lumber. The more ply (or layered material), the stronger the truss. At the time, post frame builders were unable to hang or lift trusses without any bending or bowing. The higher up in the air, the more stress placed on the lumber. Consequently, it was easier to produce and swing one-ply trusses.