The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
By:
Courtney Moore
February 24th, 2020
After a long day spent planting (or harvesting) the fields, there’s a farm shop to store your heavy machinery. When it’s time to gather around the table for a home-cooked meal, there’s a residential dwelling that will provide you and your loved ones with comfort. When you need to escape the real world, there’s an indoor riding arena where you can saddle up and ride your horse for a few laps. As a hobbyist, there’s a workshop to build, create, or restore the most items you take pride in.
Posts | Building Tips | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
February 17th, 2020
Pole barn renovation projects have increased in popularity since the start of COVID-19.
Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity
By:
Courtney Moore
February 3rd, 2020
If you’re the ultimate “do-it-yourself” builder, chances are you’re always ready for a challenge. Maybe your friends call you the Chip or Joanna Gaines of your circle, and they know they can rely on you for any project—from home renovations to large-scale builds. When it comes to constructing your own pole barn, the good news is there are plenty of resources to help make your vision a reality.
Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity
By:
Courtney Moore
January 27th, 2020
It's Sunday, March 8th, 1998. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and life is good. Winter has been long and dark, but in the air, there is a promise of Spring. The weather is tolerable, so you're outside prepping your lawn and garden for the warm weather that will undoubtedly be here soon. Just when you start to get somewhere, dark clouds begin to roll in and threaten a storm. In no time, rain begins to fall, so you inevitably head inside to stay dry — dang you, crazy Midwest weather.
Posts | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Courtney Moore
January 20th, 2020
When it comes to making big purchasing decisions, most of us do our homework first. Whether it’s choosing between a Chevy Silverado and a Ford F-150, comparing smart home devices, or deciding between Starbucks and Dunkin’, we want to know we’re getting the best value for our money.
Posts | Videos | Structural Integrity | Comparisons
By:
Courtney Moore
January 13th, 2020
Post frame companies want you to purchase their product over their competitors, and the one way they can convince you to do so is to advertise their product as the best on the market, especially when they’re comparing the structural integrity and pole barn steel warranties of their main competitors.