The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Cori Lane
August 3rd, 2020
Our next builder comparison features Borkholder Buildings. This post frame company constructs agricultural, commercial, residential, and equine facilities. Their main purpose is “to provide people and businesses with green, attractive, and affordable building solutions through innovative engineering and applying quality components.” In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each pole barn builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Borkholder before making a buying decision.
Posts | Structural Integrity | Building Design
By:
Courtney Moore
July 27th, 2020
When you imagine a pole barn, you probably picture a horse barn with a riding arena, or a commercial building used for retail purposes. Most likely, you don’t think of the engineering components that make your post frame building structurally-sound.
Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Cori Lane
July 20th, 2020
Our next builder comparison features Graber Buildings, Inc. This fast-growing post frame company constructs farm, commercial, residential, and equine buildings in East Central Illinois. They’re not to be confused with Graber Post Buildings in Southwest Indiana.
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
July 13th, 2020
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.
Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Cori Lane
July 6th, 2020
Our next builder comparison features Greiner Buildings. They construct agricultural, commercial, and residential buildings with a commitment to “raising the standard” through superior materials and service. In this blog, we present the facts and strengths of each post frame builder. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of how FBi compares to Greiner before making a buying decision.
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.