Did you know that a pole barn is extremely energy efficient? From keeping your building cool in the summer months to a comfortable temperature in the winter months, a post-frame building can keep you comfortable year-round. Thankfully there are several ways to keep your pole barn cool, ranging from insulation to windows, doors, and more.

Building a pole barn is a big decision. Arguably, a bigger decision is how to design your pole barn. There are many different building features for you to choose from, such as:

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.

There are thousands of ways pole barns can be different from one another, but there’s one thing that all pole barns have in common, they have to deal with cold weather.

One of the most integral components of your pole barn is the columns, commonly known as posts. They support the entire roof system and transfer all vertical loads (e.g., snow loads) to the foundation.