The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Tips | Commercial Buildings | Pole Barn Builders | Site Preparation
By:
Nettie Grubb
September 8th, 2025
There are many decisions to make when building a pole barn or barndominium. When starting, you will need a site plan to map out where your utilities will be located and when they will be installed. Additionally, consider the concrete or gravel requirements for your building pad and driveway.
By:
Nettie Grubb
March 17th, 2025
If you've ever dreamed of strumming a guitar to the sound of crickets while the Smoky Mountains loom in the distance, Tennessee is where your dream pole barn can turn into a reality.
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.
Building Construction | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
February 17th, 2025
Keeping your pole barn in top shape starts with choosing the right post-frame builder. Whether you need to repair storm damage, upgrade the interior finishes, or raise the metal roof for more storage space, post-frame construction provides a durable and adaptable solution.
Posts | Company | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Nettie Grubb
October 7th, 2024
Are you looking for a home that not only offers low-maintenance but also contributes to a sustainable future? If so, a pole barn home might be your ideal solution. With their rustic appeal and versatile design, these structures are gaining popularity across Missouri. But who exactly builds these energy-efficient barndominiums in the Show-Me State?
Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Nettie Grubb
September 30th, 2024
If you are looking for a pole barn builder in the Midwest, you might have encountered FBi Buildings or Walter Buildings. Ironically, both family-owned companies started building pole buildings for farmers in 1958. Today, both companies build post-frame buildings for residential, commercial, equine, and agricultural uses in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio.