The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Construction | Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity
By:
Angie Dobson
September 6th, 2022
The most common exterior siding in post-frame construction is pre-painted, corrugated steel panels. These panels help form the walls and roof of the typical post-frame building and ultimately make up a large portion of the exterior. Customers also have the option to include an interior steel liner package that can be installed on either the walls or ceiling of their pole barn. This is easily the most popular finishing option that our customers choose. The steel liner package helps enhance the appearance of your pole barn, giving the interior a more finished look.
Posts | Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Building Design
By:
Angie Dobson
August 22nd, 2022
Have you been tossing around the idea of extra storage for your cars, hobby toys, or even miscellaneous items? Maybe your home has an attached garage, but you’re considering building a pole barn garage because you know you’ll need the extra space down the road (especially if you have more than one driver in your house).
Posts | Building Tips | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Angie Dobson
August 8th, 2022
If you invest your money in a new pole barn, you’ll have to ensure it’s engineered to handle various stresses and door placements. For instance, your pole barn will inevitably encounter inclement weather (e.g., rain, snow, and wind). Do you know if your pole barn builder uses your location's designated snow and wind load ratings?
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Farm Buildings | Financing
By:
Cori Lane
July 29th, 2022
Are you a full-time, part-time, or hobby farmer interested in building a pole barn? Whether you’re tossing around the idea or requesting quotes from post-frame builders, we’re sure you’ve noticed the price tag.
Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity
By:
Cori Lane
April 11th, 2022
If you’re an active follower of the FBi Learning Center, then you know that we heavily stress the importance of pole barn structural integrity.
Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
February 28th, 2022
Whether your goal is to save money or make a positive impact on the environment, building an energy-efficient pole barn can be a smart investment.