But, why a BLUE porch ceiling?

So birds, confusing the color for the predator filled sky, choose to build a nest in a safer spot…

…I can’t believe birds being that gullible, although I have seen first hand, the benefit of white/blue roofs versus the darker colors when near the seashore.

Not to get to far off track, but it’s done in an effort of deterring seagulls from dropping to crack shells on thus damaging a roof. These abundant shore birds have been known to mistake the light covered roof tops for water, and not wanting to loose their prize to the water’s depths, they will attempt to open their encased meal elsewhere. Now that’s “gull”able

Blue is a collection of shades. Just like white has over a thousand variations on it’s one place on the color palette, the blue-green that folks see on porches in the southern states has become more traditionally known as haint blue. Doors and porch floors were also painted with this point on the color spectrum. The best known use is to paint porch ceilings in an effort to deny evil spirits entrance to their home.

For the front entrance to our home, Mimi and I mixed a bunch of old paint together and came up with a color I feel best described as “Corpse Gray”. Let me know if your interested in hearing more about that.

So back to the question, why a blue porch ceiling? It could be for the birds; or maybe even the insects as this video suggests; It’s an entertaining six minute video for your enjoyment, of course with a shout out to the producers; and a special thanks to YouTube for supplying the platform.