The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
November 17th, 2025
Barndominiums offer the perfect mix of style, space, and function—combining living quarters with room for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. While these post-frame homes are known for their durability and low maintenance, achieving year-round comfort depends on the right insulation and HVAC system. In this blog, we’ll break down the best barndominium insulation options to help you maximize energy efficiency and keep your home comfortable in every season.
Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
October 27th, 2025
The beauty of post-frame construction lies in its design flexibility and long-term adaptability. Your pole barn can adapt to new purposes, letting it grow and evolve alongside your needs.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Posts | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Comparisons | Permitting | Pole Barn Builders | Site Preparation | Financing | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
October 20th, 2025
Whether you are building your dream barndominium or a hobby shop for your classic car collection, most consumers will get multiple quotes for their post-frame construction project. If one builder is $75,000 and another is $100,000 for what looks like the same pole building, the cheaper choice seems obvious, until it isn’t. In this article, we will explain the differences to look for when comparing quotes, as well as dive into three hidden costs often found in pole barn quotes.
Building Construction | Building Maintenance | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Site Preparation | Building Design
By:
Cori Lane
July 7th, 2025
Post-frame buildings are a significant investment. When you’re spending thousands of dollars, it’s only natural to ask: “How long will my pole barn last?”
Building Features | Building Design | Product Review
By:
Nettie Grubb
May 5th, 2025
When planning your post-frame building, you’ve probably considered adding skylights or overhead lighting. But have you considered eave lites? Eave lites are translucent panels installed just beneath the roof overhangs of a pole barn. They allow natural light to enter the structure without electrical lighting, creating a brighter, more open space. In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks, explore your three main style options, and cover common use cases in post-frame construction.
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
February 24th, 2025
Most people agree that adding a large wrap-around porch provides a space to relax in your rocking chair and adds curb appeal to your pole barn. While designing your post-frame project, you might have seen some projects listed as having a lean-to when you thought it was just a side porch. This blog will discuss the differences between a porch and a lean-to, the design options each provides, and the cost of adding one to your project.