The FBi Blog

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

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By: Cori Lane
December 30th, 2019

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

Posts | Building Tips | Building Features | Energy Efficiency

By: Angie Dobson
October 7th, 2019

When it’s time for you to start designing your post frame building, what steps do you think you need to take? It’s not uncommon for some customers to sketch their pole barn layout on graph paper because they don’t want to forget their design. Not only does this help them visualize the layout of their building prior to talking to a post frame builder, but it also lets them compare different layouts if they have more than one in mind.

Posts | Building Features | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
September 30th, 2019

Building a pole barn has always been a goal of yours. When you pull into the driveway, you can envision a 40’ x 80’ tool shed in your spacious backyard. This post frame building will house bikes, four-wheelers, lawnmowers, and other outdoor accessories. But this pole barn isn’t just about storage; it’s about recreation too. A large porch would be an ideal spot to hang out with family and friends.

Posts | Building Features

By: Cori Lane
September 16th, 2019

We can all agree that building a pole barn is a big decision. For some people, it may take weeks, months, or even years to convince your significant other or business partner(s) of this large purchase.

Posts | Building Features

By: Angie Dobson
August 12th, 2019

If we told you that the small details take up the most time when planning the perfect post frame building design, would you believe us? Some of you might. Some of you might not. Let’s think about that statement for a minute. Think about all of the small details that go into planning a building. From color selections, window options added features like cupolas and weathervanes to overhangs and mansards. Are those things that you thought about before having a building constructed? Or, are those afterthoughts? My guess is it’s a good mixture of both.

Posts | Building Features | Comparisons

By: Cori Lane
August 5th, 2019

If you’re interested in building a pole barn, there’s a good chance that you’ve done a little research into price estimates. We shop around when purchasing a vehicle, house, insurance, schooling, television providers, etc. So, it only makes sense that you do the same for your post frame project.