The FBi Blog

Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.

Posts | Structural Integrity

By: Cori Lane
April 1st, 2019

As you enjoy your Sunday drive through the countryside, you can’t help but notice the diverse lineup of pole barns. The durable farm shop for a hardworking farmer that houses his/her heavy equipment. A spacious storage building for the outdoorsman’s RV, boat, and ATV. An equestrian’s dream horse barn equipped with an indoor riding arena. The design flexibility of a post-frame building is mind-boggling.

Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Energy Efficiency

By: Angie Dobson
March 25th, 2019

It’s the time of year that most people look forward to...nice weather! The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are warming up. Unless you live in the Midwest (like us) because Mother Nature loves to play tricks. Regardless, you can finally start working on the long list of outside projects, such as landscaping.

Posts | Videos | Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design | Open-Sided Buildings

By: Angie Dobson
November 8th, 2018

Your pole barn is crucial to your operation. Day-to-day activities take place in this post-frame building. It's where you spend a significant amount of time; for some people, it's a huge part of your livelihood.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Warranty | Repairs & Renovations

By: Angie Dobson
October 17th, 2018

Generally, big purchases come with a warranty. You buy a new vehicle. You upgrade the appliances in your kitchen. You watch the big game on that shiny 65” TV in your man cave. All three purchases include warranty coverage. Pole barns are no exception.

Building Maintenance | Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations

By: Angie Dobson
August 14th, 2017

Routine maintenance is a crucial part of extending any product’s useful life. We change the oil in our vehicle and rotate the tires. We install software updates on our electronics. We hire professional landscapers to prune the shrubs and weed the landscaping around our stick-built home. While no post-frame building lasts forever (just like the examples listed above), you can prolong its lifecycle with regular pole barn maintenance.

Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity

By: Angie Dobson
August 11th, 2017

As you enjoy your Sunday drive through the countryside, you can’t help but notice the diverse lineup of pole barns.