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:
Addy Cain
September 5th, 2023
If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance or visual appeal to your new pole barn, wainscoting can be a great way to customize your post-frame building. With different material options, certain key factors can influence your decision-making. If we’re thinking about aesthetics, metal elements lean more toward modern design and architecture, and natural stone elements push for a timeless and polished look. This article will discuss the different options for stone and metal wainscoting.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
August 28th, 2023
Did you know the Buckeye State is home to aviation? There’s a good chance you might be considering building a pole barn with room to store your airplane. Perhaps you want to build a pole-building man cave with a room to watch NFL games. Or, like many Americans interested in building a barndominium, you are curious what the average cost to build a pole barn home would be. This article will outline the starting cost of pole barns in August 2023 and explain the hidden costs competitors don't discuss.
Farm Buildings | Building Features | Comparisons | Building Design
By:
Addy Cain
July 10th, 2023
Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you ran out of space? Most people would eliminate a few items or send things over to the donate pile. Though, it might be different when running a farm operation.
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By:
Nettie Grubb
May 30th, 2023
When designing the finishing touches for the outside of your pole barn, you probably considered adding a porch, whether a wrap-around, lean-to, or standard entry porch. But have you ever heard of a mansard? It is often referred to as a mansard roof, eyebrow, overhang, or awning.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
May 1st, 2023
If you want to build a pole barn to store farm equipment, a pole barn house, or even a hobby shop, you're probably wondering what it'll cost. The fact is it depends.
Building Construction | Building Features | Comparisons | Cost
By:
Nettie Grubb
March 6th, 2023
Have you ever looked into buying a new car? Similar to vehicles, pole buildings have multiple sizes to choose from and building features that you can add. However, unlike cars, purchasing a pole barn does not have an MSRP price. Depending on the size, the average cost for just the shell of a pole barn can range from $19-45 per square foot. But don’t fret; within this blog, we will discuss the ten factors that play into pole barn cost.