The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Julie Kimpel
August 29th, 2022
Concrete is one of the most expensive elements of the pole barn construction process. Not to mention it’s complicated and costly to remove if it’s not done right. Therefore, it’s worth taking the time to understand the basics of concrete, so the result is a slab that delivers what you need.
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?
Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Site Preparation
By:
Angie Dobson
December 13th, 2021
One of the most common questions our Project Sales Consultants are asked during the pole barn building process is whether or not the concrete pad should be poured before or after the post frame building is constructed. The short answer to this question is it depends.
News | Cost | Permitting | Site Preparation
By:
Angie Dobson
March 26th, 2021
It’s been a little over one year since COVID-19 shook our nation. It has been a challenging time for all of us. For some, most days were probably just a blur, and we did what we could just to get through the day. Even though people could continue to work during the pandemic, the reduced labor force is being felt into 2021. If building a pole barn is part of your plans for this year, now is the time to get that project rolling.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Posts | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Permitting | Site Preparation | Financing | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
March 22nd, 2021
Shouse. Barndominium. Post frame home. Whichever term you use, it’s safe to say that pole barns with living quarters are in style.
Building Construction | Posts | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
January 15th, 2021
Every post-frame building must sit upon a solid foundation. This firm basis, along with properly installed footings, supports the entire pole barn and its design loads. A weak foundation can put the structural integrity of your post-frame building at risk.