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
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 | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
July 13th, 2020

Is your existing post-frame building showing aging signs? Are your metal panels starting to chalk, fade, or rust? Unfortunately, your pole barn sits outside in the Midwest weather, so deterioration is inevitable.

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.

Posts | Building Features | Building Design

By: Courtney Moore
June 22nd, 2020

There’s a vast array of options when it comes to finishing your post frame building, both inside and out. Deciding on the finishing touches is always the most fun, but finalizing these selections can seem far-fetched.

Posts | Building Features | Product Review

By: Courtney Moore
June 15th, 2020

Summer is right around the corner in the Midwest, and it’s about to get hot and humid. After a long winter of minimal sun and bitter cold, we feel it’s time for the sunshine and the heat to make its appearance. Until we complain that it’s too hot and we’re ready for winter again.