The FBi Blog

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

Posts | Building Tips

By: Angie Dobson
June 29th, 2017

Being located in the Midwest, we all know that Mother Nature’s behavior is very unpredictable. Widespread storms can pop up at anytime, wreaking havoc on your post frame building. This is a risk for anyone that builds a pole building. In a perfect world, your brand new farm shop or mini-warehouse building will last you for decades and still be in tip-top condition that it was once it was constructed. But what happens when a storm rolls through? What if your pole barn experiences wind damage? What if your building get hits with hail damage?

Posts | Building Tips | Cost

By: Angie Dobson
May 14th, 2017

Farming for a living is anything but easy. It requires hard work, sacrifice, blood, sweat, tears, and dirt...lots of it. At the same time, it’s a beautiful and rewarding lifestyle.

Posts | Building Tips | Cost

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

It’s safe to say that man caves and she-sheds are in style...unless you’ve been living under a rock. Television networks, specifically HGTV and FYI, are premiering series following the rise of this trend. Insurance companies are poking fun at the movement. Poor Cheryl!

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

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

As you pull into the driveway, you can’t help but marvel at your 66’ x 120’ x 16’ farm shop. The overhead and sliding doors make it a breeze to move equipment around. The heated workshop is convenient when servicing heavy machinery during the slow winter months.

Building Construction | Posts | Post Video | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

If you’re interested in building a pole barn, there’s a good chance that you’re going to compare price estimates.

Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity

By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

In post-frame construction, the most common exterior sheathing is pre-painted, corrugated steel panels. These panels help form the walls and roof of the typical post frame building and ultimately make up a large portion of the exterior. Customers also have the option to include an interior steel liner package that can be installed on either the walls or ceiling of your pole barn. This is easily the most popular finishing option that our customers choose. The steel liner package helps enhance the appearance of your building, giving the interior a more finished look.