Do you raise horses for pleasure or are they part of your business? No matter what category you fall under, all post frame builders understand the many requirements of building a safe, efficient, and attractive equine facility. It’s without question that your primary goal in building a horse barn is to arrive at a facility that provides an optimal balance between your priorities and your horses' needs. When you’re ready to start planning your equine facility it’s important to think about all of your current and/or potential uses.

Condensation is a naturally occurring phenomenon and is fairly common in the post frame industry. Condensation occurs when warm, moisture-laden air comes in contact with a cooler surface, such as the underside of your roof steel; similar to the way a cold can of soda sweats in the summer.

Every year during the Farm Progress Show we have a lot of visitors who come to the FBi Building and share their concerns about crop prices, yields and tighter budgets. So it just makes sense that they also have a lot of questions about heating, cooling, insulation and energy efficiency.

Post frame construction is touted for its durability, sustainability, and cost-savings. Perhaps, the building system’s biggest advantage is design flexibility. It’s the very reason why architects, designers, and engineers favor this construction method over others.

Recently, you and your significant other have discussed building a new home. You both agreed that your current space just isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re running out of space...and patience. You’ve been dreaming of the perfect pole barn home for years now. You already have an ideal location in mind. Most importantly, you and your significant other agreed that this home will have everything you need and more. No cutting corners this time! Designing your own home is an exciting but stressful process. There are so many options!

Ken Culbreth, Director of Project Management at FBi Buildings, gives you some insight into three challenges you might face before starting your post frame building project.