The FBi Blog

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

Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Energy Efficiency | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
December 7th, 2020

Your house needs a new roof, and like other building materials, the options can be abundant. Asphalt shingles. Clay. Concrete. Metal. Slate. Wood Shakes. While it’s nice to know that multiple roofing materials are available, it can be overwhelming (and time-consuming) to research the pros and cons of each one.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
August 17th, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Arnold Lumber. This construction center sells agricultural and residential building kits in the Midwest. They’re not to be confused with a Rhode Island LBM dealer of the same name. In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each pole barn builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi Buildings compares to Arnold Lumber before making a buying decision.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
August 3rd, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Borkholder Buildings. This post frame company constructs agricultural, commercial, residential, and equine facilities. Their main purpose is “to provide people and businesses with green, attractive, and affordable building solutions through innovative engineering and applying quality components.” In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each pole barn builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Borkholder before making a buying decision.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
July 20th, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Graber Buildings, Inc. This fast-growing post frame company constructs farm, commercial, residential, and equine buildings in East Central Illinois. They’re not to be confused with Graber Post Buildings in Southwest Indiana.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
July 13th, 2020

Is your existing post-frame building showing aging signs? Are your metal panels starting to chalk, fade, or rust? Unfortunately, your pole barn sits outside in the Midwest weather, so deterioration is inevitable.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders

By: Cori Lane
July 6th, 2020

Our next builder comparison features Greiner Buildings. They construct agricultural, commercial, and residential buildings with a commitment to “raising the standard” through superior materials and service. In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each post frame builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Greiner before making a buying decision.