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Straight guides for metal building installers, dealers and shop managers.

START HERE · EDUCATION

How to Read a Metal Building Cut List

A cut list is the backbone of every metal building installation. It tells your crew exactly what to cut, how many pieces you need, and where each component goes.

5 MIN READ · JUL 12, 2026

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PANELS — CUT LIST

QTY	LENGTH	COLOR	SECTION
28	21 ft 5 in	Black	Main Roof
28	12 ft 2 in	White	Main Side Wall
4	17 ft 11 in	White	Main End Wall
52	3 ft 4 in	Black	Wainscot

02 · PANELS

Panel Cut Lists: Vertical vs Horizontal

When it comes to metal building panels, orientation changes everything — not just how the building looks, but how you order materials.

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03 · ROOF STYLES

Box Eave vs Regular vs Vertical — Which Roof Style?

Roof style is one of the first decisions on any metal building project, and it affects far more than appearance.

6 MIN READ

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04 · FRAME

Understanding Truss Spacing and Why It Matters

Truss spacing determines how far apart the trusses or bows are along the length of your building — and it ripples across your entire material order.

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05 · HARDWARE

How to Calculate Screw Counts Without Guessing

Ask any installer what runs out first on a job site, and the answer is almost always screws.

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