Why are barns in the United States often red?i.imgur.comimage bayport ( @bayport@yall.theatl.social ) Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 10 months ago message-square38fedilinkarrow-up1285
arrow-up1285imageWhy are barns in the United States often red?i.imgur.com bayport ( @bayport@yall.theatl.social ) Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 10 months ago message-square38fedilink
minus-square dace55 ( @dace55@dmv.social ) linkfedilinkEnglish39•10 months 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.