The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
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By:
Cori Lane
June 24th, 2024
Whether your pole barn requires minor fixes or a complete overhaul, choosing a skilled post-frame builder is paramount to the success of your construction project.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 17th, 2024
Most Americans agree that adding a garage for extra storage is a good choice. Garages offer a place to store classic cars, Christmas decorations, lawn equipment, or even your daily driver. You might consider hiring a local contractor to build a stick-built garage or a trusted post-frame company to build a pole barn garage. As in many things in life, we want to know how much it will cost. This blog will explain the following: What Are the Popular Sizes For 2-Car Pole Barn Garages? How Much Does a Pole Barn Garage Cost? What Additional Costs Are Associated to Building a Pole Barn Garage? How to Finish Your Pole Barn Garage
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 3rd, 2024
A barndominium is a type of residential structure that combines elements of a pole barn with those of a condominium or traditional home. It's a metal building that has been repurposed or designed to serve as a living space. Barndominiums typically feature large, open floor plans with high ceilings. They often incorporate living quarters, workspaces, and storage areas within the same structure. Due to the clear-span trusses, they don't require load-bearing walls. They are known for their rustic charm, affordability, and versatility, appealing to individuals seeking a unique living space that blends modern amenities with a rural aesthetic. Renovating a barn into living space or building a pole barn home has been on the rise over the past twenty years. The cost per square foot is determined by multiple factors.
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Structural Integrity | Permitting | Repairs & Renovations | Financing
By:
Cori Lane
May 28th, 2024
Whether you call it a barndominium or shouse, one thing is clear: the popular trend of building a pole barn with living quarters shows no signs of fading.
Videos | Building Tips | Cost | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Addy Cain
May 13th, 2024
Quonset huts have existed since the 1950s and were originally known for their long life and simplicity.
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Repairs & Renovations | Pole Barn Insurance
By:
Cori Lane
April 29th, 2024
As a Midwest pole barn builder, we're all too familiar with Mother Nature's unpredictable behavior. Sudden and severe weather can materialize out of thin air, posing a threat to your post-frame building: