What are the Different Types of Barns?
Barns are buildings most often used to house grain, farm equipment, and livestock. They may also be used as a dwelling or workshop, retaining the same distinct architectural properties a ‘working’ barn has. Barns in the United States are traditionally painted red, because of the historically low price of red paint. There are many different types of barns, depending on the era they were constructed in, the scarcity of materials in the region, and the purpose for which they were intended. Metal barns are often seen in wet regions, as wood tends to rot quickly and require extensive upkeep. Large, lumber-intensive barns are common in regions where wood is plentiful, while more bare-bones wooden barns are seen more in areas where lumber is a scarce commodity. One classic type of which few examples still remain is the Dutch style. Dutch barns are some of the earliest American barns, brought over by Dutch settlers in the north-east section of the country. The Dutch barn has a long gabled roof
