Why are barns red? Do you know the answer to this question? If not, this very interesting article will help you understand the reasons behind keeping barns red.
Did you know the first time a barn turned red was when it was treated with Linseed Oil to help preserve the wood? The wood took on a reddish tone and that set the trend for red barns. The color red was also associated with wealth, so red paint continued the normal for painting barns.
Some barns were straight and perfect and looked majestic against a sunset, some barns were slightly crooked and a little faded, but chock full of bales of hay for feeding the livestock. Both barns hold beauty for different reasons. Whether straight and majestic or slanted and faded…they both served a great purpose and held a great deal of charm!
Enjoy this article…it’s interesting and inspiring! And just in case you didn’t get your fill…check out the other link about Mail Pouch barns!
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