Free resources and blog articles that give you insight into post frame construction and in making your building project a success.
In this article, FBi Buildings and McElroy Metal pair up to discuss metal roofing paint systems and which one is best for post-frame construction.
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This article will help you better understand wood rot. What causes pole barn columns to rot? What does rot look like? What is FBi's solution to ...
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We're kicking off the new year celebration by reminiscing about our top blogs, videos, downloadable resources, and post-frame projects of 2021.
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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 ...
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Rafters vs. trusses. Two different words that can easily be confused with one another (especially if you’re a construction newbie). Although both ...
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Fasteners play an important role in pole barn structural integrity. In this article, we compare the screws used by Cleary, Morton, Menards, and FBi ...
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As the holiday season approaches, global supply chains are once again making news headlines. These ongoing problems have led to good shortages and ...
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Covid-19 brought a great deal of uncertainty and unanswered questions. One of these questions being, is pole barn construction continuing during this ...
we'll answer this question among many others to help ease the uncertainty. We want to make sure our customers are educated to help alleviate any stresses (Reading Time: 6 minutes)."
Each season has its advantages and disadvantages for building a pole barn. This article details the best times of the year for post-frame ...
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Finding a good post frame builder can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be hard. In this blog, we cover which Illinois companies can help bring ...
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Trusses must handle all the loads applied to the roof steel and purlins and transfer those loads effectively to the columns, hence the importance of ...
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This article details the building materials you should look for when buying a pole barn kit. These tips will help you get the most out of your DIY ...
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