👉 A tin house, also known as a tin shed or a tin barn, is a type of building that was originally used for storing and sheltering livestock. It is often constructed from tin sheets, which are made from thin sheets of tin coated with a protective layer of zinc oxide. The roof is typically covered in metal roofing or sheet metal, and the walls are usually lined with corrugated steel panels to provide insulation. Tin houses were originally used by farmers and ranchers who lived on their