The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
August 22nd, 2022

Have you been tossing around the idea of extra storage for your cars, hobby toys, or even miscellaneous items? Maybe your home has an attached garage, but you’re considering building a pole barn garage because you know you’ll need the extra space down the road (especially if you have more than one driver in your house).

Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Building Features | Building Design

By: Julie Kimpel
July 11th, 2022

In this article, we will continue pushing the same two ideas - bigger is always better and measure once, measure again, and yeah, definitely measure a third time. Before finalizing the design for your post-frame project, you need to make sure you can get the equipment in and out with ease.

Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity

By: Cori Lane
April 11th, 2022

If you’re an active follower of the FBi Learning Center, then you know that we heavily stress the importance of pole barn structural integrity.

Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
February 28th, 2022

Whether your goal is to save money or make a positive impact on the environment, building an energy-efficient pole barn can be a smart investment.

Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons

By: Angie Dobson
November 29th, 2021

Rafters vs. trusses. Two different words that can easily be confused with one another (especially if you’re a construction newbie). Although both types of components are used to support the roof of a building, they each have their place in post frame construction.

Posts | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Commercial Buildings | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
September 10th, 2021

Post-frame construction is touted for its durability, sustainability, and cost savings. Perhaps, the building system’s most significant advantage is its design flexibility. It’s the very reason why architects, designers, and engineers favor this construction method over others.