The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Building Tips | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Angie Dobson
August 8th, 2022
If you invest your money in a new pole barn, you’ll have to ensure it’s engineered to handle various stresses and door placements. For instance, your pole barn will inevitably encounter inclement weather (e.g., rain, snow, and wind). Do you know if your pole barn builder uses your location's designated snow and wind load ratings?
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.
By:
Julie Kimpel
June 20th, 2022
You’ve imagined your dream pole barn or post-frame home for years, and you’re FINALLY ready to start the conversation, but wow - talk about overwhelming. There are several steps to take in your building process, and we want to make sure you’re comfortable with making decisions about your building investment.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Energy Efficiency
By:
Julie Kimpel
May 16th, 2022
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 Tips | Farm Buildings | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Commercial Buildings | Building Design
By:
Angie Dobson
April 18th, 2022
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:
Building Construction | Building Tips | Structural Integrity
By:
Angie Dobson
March 14th, 2022
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.