New Year, New Life: Why 2026 is the Year to Transform Your Post-Frame Building

As January arrives, the familiar “New Year, New Life” mindset often centers around fitness goals or decluttering spaces. But for property owners with aging post-frame buildings, the new year is also an ideal time to rethink the future of your pole barn.

If you’ve been making do with faded metal panels, sticking sliding doors, or an outdated layout that no longer fits your needs, 2026 doesn’t have to be the same. Instead of watching an older structure continue to decline, FBi Buildings is helping owners uncover the untapped potential already standing on their land.

“Winter is one of the best times to evaluate your pole barn,” explains Ben Streitmatter, Repairs & Renovations Regional Sales Manager at FBi Buildings. “When outdoor work slows down, you can take a step back and decide whether your current structure is working for you—or holding you back.”

A common misconception among property owners is that once a pole barn shows its age, the only solution is new post-frame construction. Many older structures have “good bones” that can be salvaged or upgraded to meet today’s standards.

From replacing rotted columns and leaking ridge caps to reconfiguring interior spaces, pole barn repair and renovation projects can extend the lifespan of an existing structure.

To help owners navigate this process, FBi Buildings has released an exclusive resource, Rebuild with Confidence: An Expert Guide to Pole Barn Repairs & Renovations.

This brochure highlights the most common post-frame building repairs and renovations to help property owners envision what’s possible when upgrading—not replacing—their existing pole barn.

Download your free copy here.

About FBi Buildings

FBi Buildings is a Midwest post-frame construction company building pole barns in select Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio counties. Founded in 1958, FBi Buildings has constructed 20,000+ farm shops, commercial businesses, residential buildings, and horse barns.

FBi Buildings

3823 W 1800 S

Remington, IN 47977

Ph: 1-800-552-2981

m.info@fbibuildings.com