The FBi Blog

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

Building Maintenance | Structural Integrity | Cost | Repairs & Renovations

By: Addy Cain
December 26th, 2023

If you’re curious about the cost of giving your pole barn a fresh new look, look no further. Discover how a simple transformation can elevate your post-frame building.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design

By: Nettie Grubb
December 11th, 2023

Many of us have the American dream of buying a piece of land, building a house or pole barn home, and adding a pole shed or garage to store our hobbies in. You probably think that adding a pole barn is an affordable storage solution, but there are five reasons why you may consider NOT building a pole barn. 1. The cost of building a pole barn is not cheaper. 2. Pole barn permits may not allow you to build where you want. 3. A cheaper builder may not build with structural integrity in mind. 4. Your cell phone might not work in a metal building. 5. Affordable pole barns have less curb appeal. In this article, we will learn why you may consider not building a pole barn.

Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Cost | Trusses

By: Addy Cain
October 30th, 2023

Trusses are an essential component of your post-frame building. You might feel more comfortable with your building process after knowing a few facts about them.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Cost | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
September 25th, 2023

Pole barn columns, also known as posts, are the backbone of your post-frame building. They bear the weight of the entire roof system (including purlins and trusses) and ensure all structural loads (such as snow and wind) are transferred to the foundation. In other words, posts play a significant role in your pole barn’s structural integrity. However, it’s common to encounter rotted wood in older post-frame buildings dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

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.

Posts | Videos | Structural Integrity | Cost | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
June 22nd, 2023

"To build a new pole barn or to renovate your existing post-frame building, that is the question." Or at least that's the post-frame construction version of William Shakespeare's famous play titled "Hamlet."