A pole barn is a term used to describe post framing which is different than traditional stick framing found in houses across the us.  Instead of stud walls supporting dozens of trusses, pole barns save wood and simplify building by utilizing a few poles instead of a lot of studs.  Also because metal siding and roofing requires horizontal rows of bracing rather than the vertical rows found in stick framing, post framing allows quick and easy framing for those braces.

Traditionally in the US these buildings are either framed in wood (pole barn) or with iron (red iron).  Red iron structures are definitely strong but they are not necessarily superior.  Pole barns are engineered to be just as strong as red iron.  Red iron is the more costly option vs wood which is readily available everywhere, tools and expertise are also commonly found everywhere.  Additionally, in cooler climates red iron tends to conduct the cold thru the iron beams from the outside to where it is warm on the inside causing condensation which becomes a major problem.

Pole barns have been around forever but unfortunately there are so many variations in the building process that standard practices are not a thing.  With the rise in popularity many engineers are tasked with drawing up plans that end up being nightmares for the builders.  Many companies offer kits but still the builder and owner are not prioritized over the companies needs.  We look at others plans all the time and just shake our heads at the unthoughtful variations of building.  The cutless method is our solution.  Having built so many pole barns, we have developed a system that just makes sense.  It allows the builder to be efficient.  It wastes very little wood.  Everything just makes sense and in the end the finished product is excellent.  The Cutless method takes all of our experience and gives it to you in a way that there is no learning curve.  After all, you may only build one building and you dont need practice, you just need to build in a way that make sense the first time

Its not what you think.  Metal buildings dont all have to look like Uncle Carls Welding and Auto Body Garage.  You rarely see it but there are awesome siding options out there that dont fit what you picture.  There is even wood grain with a board and batten look along with many other options that might surprise you.  Beautiful color patterns, two foot overhangs, and wainscot is hard to beat also.  The fact is if your whole exterior is metal, you wont have to paint, stain, or replace siding and trim for many years.  Most companies offer 40 year warranties on paint.  Hey if you like doing annual maintenance than maybe its not your thing but for the rest of us, zero maintenance is a game changer.