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
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That is looking like a sturdy, well built barn. Your donkeys are adorable.
Beautiful barn; I think those donkeys are lucky to have such a nice place. Linda in Kansas
The donkeys are so cute and the barn looks great. Dumb question, why are barns usually red?
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
Looks like the donkeys are happy! Nice looking barn...all safe and warm out of the wind:)
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