Why are barns painted red?

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Why are barns painted red?

Just wondering...

2006-06-24 12:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by brownbookgeek 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities

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At least in some cases, red paint is the sturdiest and longest lasting, so it's simple economics. Of course, you know why firemen wear red suspenders? To keep their pants up, of course. Tumultous laughter...

2006-06-24 12:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

red paint was cheaper

2006-06-29 23:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's probably just tradition...

2006-06-24 19:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by aBranch@60-WA ,<>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋