Pole Barns or Post Frame Buildings?

The term "pole barn" is an endearing term that is still used today to reference a certain type of building structure that we now recognize as a post frame building. Many years ago it was common in agricultural use for barns and sheds to be erected using round wooden poles (like a light pole) as the primary framing. Naturally, this type of building earned the moniker "pole barn". Over time we have seen the usage of these type of buildings evolve and naturally some of the technology and materials for these type of buildings h