The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
May 18th, 2020

You’ve been saving for your dream pole barn for a while now, and you’re officially ready to start the building process. Maybe you had to work a few extra hours a week or had to cut down on going out to eat, but you reached your budget goal, and you’re excited to get the ball rolling.

Posts | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
May 4th, 2020

You’ve spent countless hours researching, reading, and scouring Pinterest for all of the inspiration, and you now feel confident in how you want your pole barn to look. Maybe you created a Pinterest board solely for your new pole barn, or maybe you’ve compiled a stack of photos you’ve torn out from magazines for ideas. No matter how you decided to find your inspiration, you’re ready to take the next step. Designing the floor plan for your pole barn.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
April 27th, 2020

Lately, it’s been incredibly windy here in the Midwest. However, this does not come as a complete surprise to all of us since it’s consistently windy year-round. With our ever-changing temperatures from day to day, it’s windier than not, and we think any Midwesterner can agree to that statement.

Posts | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
April 13th, 2020

We all know that Midwest weather can be a little unpredictable. Our seasons are temperamental and can change in the blink of an eye, most of the time without warning. It’s not unusual to wear a winter jacket then change into shorts - on the same day.

Posts | Building Tips | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
February 17th, 2020

Pole barn renovation projects have increased in popularity since the start of COVID-19.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Site Preparation | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
December 30th, 2019

Multiple post-frame building components, from the ground up, play a vital role in your pole barn design: