Reclaimed Roofing Tin
The use of tin dates back to the late 1800s, with much of what is used today being reclaimed from old barns and farm shed roofs. Rusted tin can be used in a natural state, primed or painted and is available in varying degrees of rust. Today, reclaimed rusted tin is used in a variety of residential and commercial applications. Relatively inexpensive, when used as a building material, the tin is also effective as a fire barrier
Green Benefits of Barn Roofing Tin
Reclaimed rusted tin is an environmentally friendly material. With the current trend toward sustainable building, renovating and recycling projects, rusted tin is in style once again. Warehouses are filled with salvaged panels, and although the reclaimed rusted tin cannot be customized like new panels, the product retains its quality and beauty while offering a bit of history.
Building with reclaimed roofing tin
Reclaimed rusted tin is used in a wide range of building applications. This includes siding, wall panels, ceilings, shower walls, back splashes, wire, nails and wainscoting. Installing a rusty roof is the latest roofing trend
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Decor with barn tin
For decorating purposes, reclaimed rusted tin is used for country, primitive and vintage decor. Decorative items include pails, buckets, tubs, candle holders and miniatures. Often, decorative rusted tin items are created to be one of a kind with individual characteristics. The rusty decor items include butterflies, hanging rusty tin leaves, tree toppers, birdhouses, towel racks, garlands, bells, planters and reproduction skeleton keys.
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Styles of roofing tin reclaimed from barns
Different styles of reclaimed rusted tin are available. Corrugated rusted tin is used for siding. According to the Antique Woodworks website, the corrugated tin is a classic choice for seafood restaurants. Another option is pressed flat panels that are about two feet wide and range in length from four to 12 feet, with most panels being 10 feet long. Rusted ceiling tiles are also available with reproduction patterns in 12-by-12 inch tiles and 8-by-8 inch tiles.
