The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Maintenance | Structural Integrity | Cost | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Addy Cain
December 26th, 2023
If you’re curious about the cost of giving your pole barn a fresh new look, look no further. Discover how a simple transformation can elevate your post-frame building.
Building Maintenance | Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Addy Cain
November 27th, 2023
Picture this: a peaceful day on the farm is disrupted by the sudden crunch of metal on wood. We're talking about the all-too-common mishap - a vehicle colliding with a pole barn column.
Posts | Building Tips | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Site Preparation
By:
Cori Lane
November 20th, 2023
The finishing touches on your post-frame building can determine if it will last long or need future pole barn repairs.
Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Cost | Trusses
By:
Addy Cain
October 30th, 2023
Trusses are an essential component of your post-frame building. You might feel more comfortable with your building process after knowing a few facts about them.
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Cost | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Cori Lane
September 25th, 2023
Pole barn columns, also known as posts, are the backbone of your post-frame building. They bear the weight of the entire roof system (including purlins and trusses) and ensure all structural loads (such as snow and wind) are transferred to the foundation. In other words, posts play a significant role in your pole barn’s structural integrity. However, it’s common to encounter rotted wood in older post-frame buildings dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
August 28th, 2023
Did you know the Buckeye State is home to aviation? There’s a good chance you might be considering building a pole barn with room to store your airplane. Perhaps you want to build a pole-building man cave with a room to watch NFL games. Or, like many Americans interested in building a barndominium, you are curious what the average cost to build a pole barn home would be. This article will outline the starting cost of pole barns in August 2023 and explain the hidden costs competitors don't discuss.