The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Building Features | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
June 22nd, 2020

There’s a vast array of options when it comes to finishing your post frame building, both inside and out. Deciding on the finishing touches is always the most fun, but finalizing these selections can seem far-fetched.

Posts | Building Features | Product Review

By: Courtney Moore
June 15th, 2020

Summer is right around the corner in the Midwest, and it’s about to get hot and humid. After a long winter of minimal sun and bitter cold, we feel it’s time for the sunshine and the heat to make its appearance. Until we complain that it’s too hot and we’re ready for winter again.

Posts | Building Tips | Building Features | Cost

By: Courtney Moore
March 10th, 2020

You work hard for your money, so you want to ensure those dollars are properly spent. If there is a way to cut costs and keep the bottom line down, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of that? More and more people are looking to save their money instead of spending it all, and we can’t blame them.

Posts | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features

By: Cori Lane
January 6th, 2020

When you hear the word “pole barn,” what do you see? Most people picture a red barn with a white roof, cupolas, and sliding doors for moving heavy machinery. It’s the epitome of a farm building in the rural Midwest. However, the latest construction trend is a pole barn with living quarters. Yes, you read that correctly. You may wonder, “Why would someone want to live in a barn?” Nowadays, building usage goes beyond the realm of agriculture.

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:

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.