The FBi Blog

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

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By: Angie Dobson
April 18th, 2022

Building a pole barn is a big decision. Arguably, a bigger decision is how to design your pole barn. There are many different building features for you to choose from, such as:

Posts | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Commercial Buildings | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
September 10th, 2021

Post-frame construction is touted for its durability, sustainability, and cost savings. Perhaps, the building system’s most significant advantage is its design flexibility. It’s the very reason why architects, designers, and engineers favor this construction method over others.

Posts | News | Post Video | Farm Buildings

By: Cori Lane
August 16th, 2021

In-person trade shows are back, and we’re looking forward to attending the nation’s largest outdoor event – the Farm Progress Show.

Posts | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Commercial Buildings | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
April 12th, 2021

Modern post frame construction is touted for its design flexibility. This building method offers a wide selection of exterior and interior finishes, roofing materials, and architectural details. You can achieve virtually any aesthetic your heart desires – steel, vinyl, and wood siding with a brick or stone façade. Any roof pitch can be utilized and covered with asphalt shingles or metal panels.

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.

Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Building Features

By: Cori Lane
June 29th, 2020

Once you’ve pulled the trigger on building a pole barn, the anticipation sets in, and you can’t wait to see the final product. You start to visualize servicing equipment in your farm shop. You imagine how your combine and grain cart will look sitting side-by-side in your machine storage shed. Envisioning your finished post-frame building is easy. The tricky part is designing your pole barn and deciding which building components to incorporate.