The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Comparisons | Cost | Product Review | Deer Blind
By:
Nettie Grubb
November 3rd, 2025
As a hunter, you know the feeling. When the trees start to change colors, the leaves fall, and the morning air turns cold and crisp — your favorite time of year has arrived. The anticipation of sitting quietly, watching, waiting for that perfect moment to pull the trigger is what draws you back to the woods season after season. Whether you rent a spot from a local farmer or hunt on family land, the tradition of hunting is sacred — a time to reset, reconnect, and respect the outdoors. From bow to shotgun to rifle season, conditions can shift fast. That's why having a blind that not only blends into the landscape but also keeps you comfortable and protected is key to staying out longer and hunting smarter.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Energy Efficiency
By:
Nettie Grubb
July 28th, 2025
When driving past a metal building home, you may think it is hot, hard to cool, or would be more expensive to regulate the temperature. This common misconception is false. One of our past customers who built a barndominium with three HVAC units claimed that it was only $20 more to control the barndominium compared to his other home. In this blog, we will break down the seven ways to design a barndominium for maximum energy savings from building materials to construction methods. There are seven different ways you can build your barndominium for long-term energy savings.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Energy Efficiency
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 30th, 2025
The barndominium lifestyle is a growing trend due to its modern design and low maintenance. Whether you are considering a barndominium, shouse, or a pole barn home, energy efficiency is a top benefit of post-frame construction. You may be wondering how post-frame buildings are energy efficient Is having an open floor plan less efficient? If you build a barndominium, what are the advantages of a post-frame home? In this blog, we will outline what makes a barndominium energy efficient compared to a traditionally built home.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Site Preparation
By:
Nettie Grubb
May 19th, 2025
Whether you're building a barndominium for its energy efficiency, luxurious style, or to save money with a DIY approach, there are essential steps to prepare your land before construction can begin. Site preparation is the initial work needed to get your site ready for building. While it shares similarities with traditional post-frame construction, there are a few additional factors to consider when constructing a pole barn home. In this blog, we will outline the six key tasks we recommend you complete before the shell of your post-frame home can be built.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost
By:
Nettie Grubb
March 27th, 2025
The modern American dream is to buy an acre or more of land and build a new home, whether a traditional stick-built home or a barndominium. Post-frame construction for residential use has continued to rise. Many customers prefer a barndominium floor plan due to its open concept and versatile design. In addition, many customers want a shop to do woodworking, tinker on cars, and store equipment.
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
February 24th, 2025
Most people agree that adding a large wrap-around porch provides a space to relax in your rocking chair and adds curb appeal to your pole barn. While designing your post-frame project, you might have seen some projects listed as having a lean-to when you thought it was just a side porch. This blog will discuss the differences between a porch and a lean-to, the design options each provides, and the cost of adding one to your project.