Midwest winters range from light flurries to heavy snowfall that adds extra weight to post-frame buildings. As temperatures drop and winter storms increase, pole barn roofs are vulnerable to sudden snow accumulation.

“There’s a better way to do it – find it.” This fundamental truth has been one of FBi Buildings’ guiding principles since our founding in 1958. During our 60+ years of business, we’ve consistently pushed the boundaries to find and use high-quality building materials so your pole barn can withstand the test of time.

Is your existing pole barn showing signs of aging? Are your metal panels starting to chalk, fade, or red rust? Years of exposure to the Midwest's demanding weather conditions will lead to the deterioration of your post-frame building.

As humans, we don’t do well with uncertainty. We are creatures of habit, and the majority of us thrive off of routine. Knowing what to expect means we are prepared for what we need to do, so when something comes along that throws a wrench in our plans, we don’t know how to act at first. But, like anything else, we learn to adapt. We do our research, then do even more research, and finally, start putting a plan of action together. Before we know it, we’re total experts on the topic, and we feel fully confident in handling the situation.

When planning to build a pole barn in a snowy climate, one of the most common questions we receive is simple but important: “Will this post-frame building handle heavy snowfall?” The answer depends on more than just location or weather patterns—it comes down to structural design.

Multiple post-frame building components, from the ground up, play a vital role in your pole barn design: