bayport to [email protected]English • 2 years agoWhy are barns in the United States often red?i.imgur.comimagemessage-square83fedilinkarrow-up1482arrow-down113
arrow-up1469arrow-down1imageWhy are barns in the United States often red?i.imgur.combayport to [email protected]English • 2 years agomessage-square83fedilink
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilinkEnglish58•2 years agoIron oxide (rust) was historically used in barn paint as an extra layer of protection from the elements. This turned the paint red over time. Red barns became the “traditional” look as a result.
Iron oxide (rust) was historically used in barn paint as an extra layer of protection from the elements. This turned the paint red over time. Red barns became the “traditional” look as a result.