The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons | Pole Barn Builders
By:
Nettie Grubb
September 30th, 2024
If you are looking for a pole barn builder in the Midwest, you might have encountered FBi Buildings or Walter Buildings. Ironically, both family-owned companies started building pole buildings for farmers in 1958. Today, both companies build post-frame buildings for residential, commercial, equine, and agricultural uses in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio.
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 26th, 2024
Pole barn garages are a popular choice for hobby storage, and pole barn homes are still a popular choice with their clear span truss design. This is ideal if you’re looking for more of an open-concept layout. Or maybe you’re an equine enthusiast who is looking to build a new horse barn. Whichever category you fall under, there are are multiple factors that determine pole barn cost. These are the three factors that dictate the cost of building a pole barn in Missouri: Location Pole Barn Size Quality Craftmanship Missouri is known as the show-me state, and in this blog, we will explain how location, post-frame size, and quality craftsmanship can affect a pole barn’s price in Missouri.
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
November 13th, 2023
In the fall of 2023, FBi Buildings began its expansion into Missouri. We know that purchasing a pole barn is a big decision, and finding quality post-frame builders can also be time-consuming Before you select the cheapest builder for the job, you must also factor in the service your post-frame builder offers, their warranty, and the quality of materials they use. Whether you are looking to build a horse barn, a barndominium, a new warehouse, or an ag machine shed, we have compiled a list of Missouri's top pole barn builders.
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.
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 16th, 2023
Whether you want to find a restaurant near you or a local handyman, we all turn to Google for answers. You have landed in the right place if you want to build an agricultural building, a post-frame home, or a hobby barn. Regarding this purchase, it is not the $50 you would spend at a local Mexican restaurant or a couple hundred dollar handyman bill. A pole barn could be a $30,000-$300,000 investment. And with that, you need to understand what post-frame builders are in your area, what they will offer you, and what all your pole barn quote will entail. When it comes to pole barn builders, they are not always an apples-to-apples comparison. You need to consider eight factors when it comes to post-frame builders. In this blog, we will list the top builders in Kentucky and how they compare.
Building Features | Comparisons | Building Design | Product Review
By:
Addy Cain
September 5th, 2023
If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance or visual appeal to your new pole barn, wainscoting can be a great way to customize your post-frame building. With different material options, certain key factors can influence your decision-making. If we’re thinking about aesthetics, metal elements lean more toward modern design and architecture, and natural stone elements push for a timeless and polished look. This article will discuss the different options for stone and metal wainscoting.