The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Building Tips | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
September 23rd, 2019

There are a lot of decisions to make when building a pole barn. From the overall building design to figuring out proper site preparation, and even choosing your building colors. Aside from pole barn costs, one of the even bigger decisions to make is trying to figure out the proper amount of square footage you will need...without running out of space. That could be tricky, right? Trust me when I say that we hear this all the time from our customers, “I wish I would have made my building bigger.” And we get it.

Posts | Building Tips

By: Angie Dobson
September 9th, 2019

After several months (or years) of kicking the idea around of building a pole barn, you’ve finally made the decision that you’re going to move forward with this long overdue project. You’ve spoken to friends who have a post frame building, you’ve done your research online, and you’ve probably even read Google reviews on who the best pole barn builders are. Your decisions have been narrowed down to the top three builders (in your opinion), and you want to do your due diligence and make sure you get an apples to apples quote comparison.

Posts | Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
September 3rd, 2019

It’s safe to say that man caves and she sheds are in style. Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock for the last few years.

Building Maintenance | Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Repairs & Renovations

By: Angie Dobson
August 26th, 2019

Once your pole barn project is complete, it’s probably a relief. You spent months (or maybe years) designing the perfect post-frame building. Every detail was thoroughly considered, right down to the type of weathervane installed on your cupola.

Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
July 15th, 2019

Modern post-frame construction is touted for its design flexibility. This construction method offers a wide selection of building materials.

Posts | Building Tips | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas

By: Cori Lane
July 8th, 2019

As an owner, you’ve considered building a top-notch pole barn for your horses. These animals are your favorite pastime (or livelihood), so why not invest in a new structure? You already have the land set aside. You’ve been consciously saving your money. So, there’s half the battle. Now that you’ve pulled the trigger, you’re tasked with designing a floor plan for your equine facility.