The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Cost | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Angie Dobson
March 8th, 2021
Rot. This dreaded pole barn repair will happen, especially if your post-frame building was constructed in the 1970s or 1980s. Not to be confused with improper pole barn maintenance, rot is a fungus that flourishes with darkness, moisture, and oxygen.
Building Tips | Residential Buildings | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Energy Efficiency | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
December 7th, 2020
Your house needs a new roof, and like other building materials, the options can be abundant. Asphalt shingles. Clay. Concrete. Metal. Slate. Wood Shakes. While it’s nice to know that multiple roofing materials are available, it can be overwhelming (and time-consuming) to research the pros and cons of each one.
Building Maintenance | Posts | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
November 16th, 2020
It's official – winter is coming! Long gone are the summer nights spent underneath the pole barn porch, watching your children ride their four-wheelers around the property. Cooler temperatures and shorter days are here to stay, no matter how hard we try to ignore them. As Midwesterners, we take several precautions to prepare ourselves for heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and blustery winds.
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 | Repairs & Renovations | Pole Barn Insurance
By:
Cori Lane
March 16th, 2020
Pole barn damages come in all shapes and sizes. As a post-frame builder, we’ve seen and heard it all. Common examples include:
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.