I looked it up. The oil and iron oxide made red not red like today but reddish protective elements. Barns are painted red primarily due to a traditional and inexpensive practice of using a protective sealant made from linseed oil and rust (ferrous oxide), which also helps prevent mold and moss. Over time, this functional choice became a tradition, and red paint remained the cheapest color available for a long time. reinforcing t
That is looking like a sturdy, well built barn. Your donkeys are adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful barn; I think those donkeys are lucky to have such a nice place. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe donkeys are so cute and the barn looks great. Dumb question, why are barns usually red?
ReplyDeleteI looked it up. The oil and iron oxide made red not red like today but reddish protective elements.
ReplyDeleteBarns are painted red primarily due to a traditional and inexpensive practice of using a protective sealant made from linseed oil and rust (ferrous oxide), which also helps prevent mold and moss. Over time, this functional choice became a tradition, and red paint remained the cheapest color available for a long time. reinforcing t
Looks like the donkeys are happy! Nice looking barn...all safe and warm out of the wind:)
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