Mostly UNPAINTED
Many barns in Ontario are left unpainted, and it seems like every time I post a photo of one, someone wants to know why they are left that way. Here's why: paint does not extend the life of a barn. In fact, a poor formulation or application of paint can accelerate a barn's demise.
Unpainted barns #2
Bare weathered wood is hard and often outlives that which is painted.
Unpainted and pigeons flying over
I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
53 comments:
LOVE these. Thanks for explaining why so many are unpainted...I never knew!
I didn't know that! I'd always heard that paint was a preservative. Perhaps if they'd try painting them and compare? :-)
Maybe my Dad knew about that because our barn wasn't painted and it was still a great barn when the new owners tore it down to build a fancy cattle barn on that spot. Cool find!
i prefer the weathered look over the painted. did not know why they did it, but also they have to be painted over andover and the paint peels. I love that second one. charming old barn.
Interesting about the paint and wood. I love the look of the weatherd barns whatever the reason.
Darla
i.e., one reason weathered barnwood is in such demand.
I love unpainted barns and these are wonderful. Thanks for sharing the info behind painted vs unpainted. Interesting.
Even unpainted they look so romantic to me !
I rather like the look of unpainted barns. They somehow fit into the landscape better. However, I didn't know there was an actual reason behind it! Thanks for teaching me something. :)
Interesting about the not painting of barns. We have many very old and dilapidated barns in my area. The paint peeling badly off the wood makes for great photographs but (as you say) probably does nothing to help the barns survive.
makes for some wonderful wood tones. :)
I had read that red painting was a way to protect wood against insects?.. Anyway, naked wood makes fantastic pictures!
Did not know that about leaving the barn unpainted. So all this time its been a conspiracy of the paint manufacturers to "protect" our homes and buildings.
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That was an interesting lesson in wood preservation. It's good because I think the unpainted barn is beautiful just the way it is.
I certainly like the look of # 2!
Funny now the brain works... I thought I read: "Unpainted pigeons flying over." Yes, pigeons last longer when they're unpainted too. (lol)
I didn't know. But I do love the weathered wood!
I can always appreciate unpainted wood, old and noble, but never the pigeons flying over it...
I didn't know that - very interesting.
Great photos of these barns. Perhaps a scientific experiment is called for. Pain one barn and leave one unpainted next door to see which lasts longer :-)
PS: Yes, the most dramatic weather in Melbourne is in Summer (December-February). Winters are generally mild and unremarkable.
I was always curious, thanks for sharing.
great shots! not unusual in u r blog :)
Thanks for explaining why the barns are left unpainted because I was going to ask :-) Great post for Ms. Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday.
Thanks for the lovely photos, and the explanation. I'm going to use it as an excuse when people ask why I don't stain my house!
Didn't know that! I thought that paint would protect the wood better. Beautiful photos..
I lived in Central Illinois for a few years and there were corn fields and barns all around our town.. most were either red or unpainted.. well you just solved my thoughts on Why are they not painted...
thanks
good post
Sandy
Many barns here in Wisconsin are also unpainted - the ones that are the classic "barn red" really stand out!
Great photos!
this looks really old. :)
Very interesting. I've learned something new. :)
NAKED BARNS! And awesome photos, I love old barns. Now I'll have a better understanding of them:)
Thanks for the explanation as to why the barns are left unpainted. I, for one, like the weathered look of the unpainted wood.
How fascinating! I do like the look of weathered barns--they just look like they have tons of stories to tell.
Very interesting. I never knew that before. Very nice pictures.
That is such an interesting tidbit. You never see barns that aren't painted around here, unless they are neglected.
Nicely spotted and captured...
I didn't know that, thanks.
Even if the barn is not painted it's very pretty!
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I did not know that either. Love the shots though.
I like the touch of red in the first shot.
With a title of Unpainted Barns, I just had to look at your blog. The old timber barns in Australia are unpainted too. There was just not enough time or money to be painting barns. Often multiple farm outdwellings at that. The farm I grew up on had 2 heritage barns, both unpainted. Both built in the 1880's. I loved looking at your photos, thanks for sharing.
Great photos of rural life and an intersting explanation re: the non-painting.
Chrissy from Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave
Great picture and an interesting post. Who'd have thought painting wood could excelerate it's decay.
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Great shots!! I love all the barns from over your side of the world.
Nice pics- I didn't know about the paint- that's interesting.
I never knew this and always thought paint was protective outdoors.
Live and learn, eh? And they look cool. Rustic.
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I didn't realize this about unpainted barns.
Love all the barnstorming, I mean brainstorming comments as well as your post♫♪
These are wonderful!
Love your barn photos! I have heard that peeling paint can trap water, causing the wood to rot. This is a very interesting post!
These are terrific. In Chile, pretty much every barn is an unpainted barn...and I'm loving it!
I miss those Ontario-style barns. In fact, the thing I miss most about Ontario is its rural life. These shots are beautiful.
I love Unpainted barns...
I actually never knew that was the reason they were left Unpainted...
These photographs are so Unique!
Great post for the letter "U"!
Thanks for linking.
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