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
July 1st, 2019

Arguably one of the most difficult decisions of building a pole barn is trying to decide your buildings floor plan. Sure, picking out building colors and deciding what interior and exterior features you may need (or essentially want) is also challenging. It’s also not uncommon for customers to second guess themselves on what size of post frame building they need. The last thing that you would ever want to happen is to run out of storage space. But, if that is a problem you are currently facing (or budget restrictions won’t allow you to get the size you want), we do design and build pole barn additions.

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

By: Cori Lane
June 10th, 2019

Post-frame buildings are a complex construction project. Getting caught up in the excitement of designing a pole barn is easy.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
May 13th, 2019

Building a pole barn is a big decision. Arguably, a bigger decision is how to design your pole barn. Lately, your spare time has consisted of scrolling through online galleries for inspiration. You didn’t realize how well some paint colors pair up, making it harder to narrow down your options.

Posts | Building Tips | Commercial Buildings

By: Angie Dobson
May 6th, 2019

When people think of a post-frame building or pole barn, they envision farm shops, machine sheds, or even suburban garages. The common misconception about post-frame construction is that it’s primarily used for agricultural buildings. However, what you might not realize is that post-frame structures are also an ideal construction method for commercial buildings.

Posts | Building Tips | Energy Efficiency

By: Cori Lane
April 15th, 2019

Spring has sprung! The remaining evidence of last winter’s snowfall is melting away. Seeds are starting to take root. The surrounding scenery is coming to life with new sprouts and blossoms. Warmer temperatures are here to stay. Post frame projects are in full swing. It’s our favorite time of the year.

Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency

By: Angie Dobson
March 25th, 2019

It’s the time of year that most people look forward to...nice weather! The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are warming up. Unless you live in the Midwest (like us) because Mother Nature loves to play tricks. Regardless, you can finally start working on the long list of outside projects, such as landscaping.