The FBi Blog

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

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

By: Angie Dobson
April 19th, 2021

Is your post-frame building showing signs of old age? Are the original paint colors an eyesore compared to your newly renovated stick-built home? Are the metal panels speckled with red pole barn rust?

News | Cost | Permitting | Site Preparation

By: Angie Dobson
March 26th, 2021

It’s been a little over one year since COVID-19 shook our nation. It has been a challenging time for all of us. For some, most days were probably just a blur, and we did what we could just to get through the day. Even though people could continue to work during the pandemic, the reduced labor force is being felt into 2021. If building a pole barn is part of your plans for this year, now is the time to get that project rolling.

Posts | Cost | Repairs & Renovations

By: Angie Dobson
March 8th, 2021

Rot. This dreaded pole barn repair will happen, especially if your post-frame building was constructed in the 1970s or 1980s. Not to be confused with improper pole barn maintenance, rot is a fungus that flourishes with darkness, moisture, and oxygen.

Farm Buildings | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Open-Sided Buildings

By: Angie Dobson
February 15th, 2021

Are you a hardworking farmer interested in extra storage space for large implements? Are you a commercial business owner looking to protect your products or services from the elements? Maybe you’re tired of leaving your equipment outdoors and would like to keep them protected under roof but easy enough to be still accessible when needed.

Building Tips | Cost | Energy Efficiency

By: Angie Dobson
January 25th, 2021

As Midwesterners, we know firsthand that Mother Nature can be unpredictable. We should be used to it by now because we never know what type of winter she’ll bless us with until it’s here. I’m sure that you know people who dread the long winter months. Some of your friends and family might even find peace when it snows.

Building Tips | Building Features | Cost | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
December 14th, 2020

You work hard for your money, so you want to ensure those dollars are properly spent. If there is a way to cut costs and get the post frame building you’ve always wanted, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of that? One of the many benefits of building a pole barn is the flexibility for every budget and every need.