The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Cori Lane
January 18th, 2021
Our next post frame builder comparison features Eastern Iowa Building (EIB). They construct agricultural, commercial, residential, and equestrian buildings with a commitment to exceeding customers’ expectations before, during, and after the sale.
Building Construction | Posts | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
January 15th, 2021
Every post-frame building must sit upon a solid foundation. This firm basis, along with properly installed footings, supports the entire pole barn and its design loads. A weak foundation can put the structural integrity of your post-frame building at risk.
Posts | Building Features | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
December 28th, 2020
A new year brings new projects to improve your property, and building a pole barn is at the top of that to-do list. As you design your post frame building, you’ll have the option to customize the roofing material, color combination, roof style, and pitch. Some choices are easy to make; meanwhile, others require a more in-depth thought process.
Building Construction | Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity
By:
Courtney Moore
December 21st, 2020
Winter weather is officially here! You know what that means...it’s time to put the snow shovels and ice scrapers to work.
By:
Courtney Moore
November 30th, 2020
Midwestern winters can be tricky, to say the least. Some states, Michigan and Wisconsin, see ample amounts of snowfall each year. Their residents can build snowmen or go sledding, skiing, or snowboarding. Meanwhile, other states have milder temperatures, and winter outdoor activities aren’t enjoyed to the fullest. Or worse, it’s too cold to be outside (e.g., Polar Vortex).
Building Maintenance | Posts | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
November 16th, 2020
It's official – winter is coming! Long gone are the summer nights spent underneath the pole barn porch, watching your children ride their four-wheelers around the property. Cooler temperatures and shorter days are here to stay, no matter how hard we try to ignore them. As Midwesterners, we take several precautions to prepare ourselves for heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and blustery winds.