The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
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.
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 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 | Farm Buildings | Horse Barns | Riding Arenas | Building Features | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Nettie Grubb
April 10th, 2023
If you have spent hours talking to equine enthusiasts and researching horse barn stalls, there are so many options it can be overwhelming. 9 Factors to Consider When Designing Your Horse Barn Stalls: Stall size and the number of stalls Durable materials Stall door placement Wall partitions Stall design Additional accessories (for hay, feed, water, tack) Stall Flooring Moister and airflow Choosing a quality pole barn builder is critical to ensure your barn is constructed correctly You know your horse(s) better than anyone. And you've invested a lot of time, energy, and money into them. We work with customers to design a custom horse barn that is safe and meets your needs.That is why we have put together the nine factors you need to consider when designing stalls for your pole building. You want to make sure you're making the right decision for your horses and the overall design of your horse barn, but maybe you're unsure of everything that needs to be considered?
Building Construction | Farm Buildings | Structural Integrity | Cost
By:
Julie Kimpel
February 13th, 2023
You’ve probably seen the viral videos featuring our QLYFT building system. QLYFT is very different from how you’ve seen post-frame buildings done in the past, so naturally, you will have some questions. Well, we’re excited and happy to answer all your questions!
Building Construction | Farm Buildings | Building Features | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design
By:
Julie Kimpel
January 16th, 2023
As cold weather approaches, mice and other rodents will likely look for places to stay warm and survive the winter. Sometimes that’s inside the engine bay of your truck, sometimes your attic, but a lot of the time, it’s your cold storage building or hobby shop.