Mastering Cedar Shingle Siding: Step-by-Step Guide for Your Outhouse

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to expertly apply cedar shingle siding to transform your outhouse into a rustic masterpiece! If you're passionate about DIY projects, this step-by-step tutorial is a must-watch.
In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process, from selecting the perfect cedar shingles to achieving a flawless finish. You'll learn the essential techniques and tips to ensure your outhouse not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time.
Our tutorial covers:
- Choosing the Right Cedar Shingles: Discover the various options available and how to pick the best ones for your project.
- Preparation and Tools: Learn about the tools and materials you'll need to get the job done efficiently.
- Installation Steps: We'll guide you through the entire installation process, including cutting, nailing, and aligning shingles like a pro.
Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a beginner, our detailed instructions and insights will empower you to tackle this project confidently.
Don't miss out on the chance to enhance the charm of your outdoor space with the timeless appeal of cedar shingle siding. Hit that 'Subscribe' button and 'Like' this video to stay updated with more engaging DIY tutorials. Let's get started on your outhouse transformation today!
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[@southmountaincustoms5306]

Great job !!

[@CartersurfSB]

This was exactly what I needed to see! Great explanations and demonstrations. I am a teacher and you do a wonderful job explaining and showing your reasoning

[@cabininthewoods517]

Glad it helped!

[@doubleb_tv]

Wonderful explanation for installing the cedar shingles. Thank you.

[@cabininthewoods517]

Glad it helped 🙂

[@vincentjohnston4661]

Very well executed and explained how- to! I'm a carpenter by trade, but you articulate it easier the i could ever explain it to someone. Cheers 🍻 looking forward to more content on the channel

[@cabininthewoods517]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it, means a lot coming from a pro 🙂

[@ivoted7199]

Well done Sir. I expect to cover my house with Shingles and this video has been an invaluable asset to my adventure. ;)

[@stefboulas]

Great explanation! Enjoyed the video

[@Strawdozz]

A real masterclass. Congrats.

[@FumioFunakoshi]

Great video... I like the idea of using staples to mount your shingles, what is the size of the crown on them? Thanks.

[@568843daw]

It is true, cedar shingle siding lasts 70+ years. My house has a double course, meaning it has an underlayment and overlayment. Repair is easy. It smells good after a rain. We love it. I must say, your corners are… interesting. Never seen that type done before because it tends to leak. The traditional corner is woven and it never leaks. But you have an underlayment that resists water intrusion so maybe that will work. Still, thank you for the video, it was very educational.

[@jeremiahvalle9971]

Such a great video. I've done plenty of cedar finishes for houses before and appreciate how you broke stuff done. Instant subscribed and shared with some buds.

[@cabininthewoods517]

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[@poulamongauthier1711]

Great video, very well explained , i' ve noticed you put the shingles really tight together . Some say you should keep at least 1/8 between shingles in case they swell with high humidity

[@cabininthewoods517]

In my experience shingles always shrink after installation. They rarely come perfectly dry, and the sun shrinks them and creates gaps, so purposely leaving gaps is unnecessary.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

I always used a straight board to sit the shingles on top of because it is three times faster and easier !!!

[@cabininthewoods517]

Definitely a good trick with longer walls 👍

[@danskdna8550]

Why are they butt against each other...don,t you need a small gap for expansion due to weather?

[@cabininthewoods517]

Good question. There’s actually no need to include a gap because the shingles always shrink a bit as they dry out after installation. Even if you install them tight together, within a year or so there’ll be small gaps.

[@BandOfOddBrothers]

Shouldn't the rows on the two walls line up with each other?

[@BandOfOddBrothers]

@ 18:16 the rows don't seem to line up

[@cabininthewoods517]

Good question. Normally the answer is yes, but in this case lining up the rows from one wall to the next would have meant a serious misalignment with the bottom and top of the window, and by extension the door in the front. To me this was worse visually than a misalignment from one wall to the other, especially with the visual separation of the corner boards.

[@randallfinamore4353]

@@cabininthewoods517 Good Grief. Mismatched corner courses is the sign of a rookie installer. Proper use of a Story Pole corrects this problem. Marone!

[@sirhcdravas7399]

Since I have watched this, my 18x24 shed will have shingles and not vinyl side. Thanks for the lesson.

[@cabininthewoods517]

Wow, great to hear! Glad you found the video inspiring 🙂

[@swami1]

Please clarify the bit about the shingles’ “cup.” Should they be installed with the cup bowing AWAY from the wall or TOWARD it?

[@cabininthewoods517]

Toward.

[@swami1]

@@cabininthewoods517 OK. Just so I understand this: the “bowed” part of the shingle(the vertical center line) should be touching the wall, while the outside edges are slightly curled away from the wall. Am I correct?

[@cabininthewoods517]

@@swami1 No, the opposite. Sorry for the confusion.

[@kirkski1096]

Do I need to do a double course at the top of a door or window?

[@cabininthewoods517]

Just use off cuts to create the same thickness as what the shingle course adjacent to the window or door will be. A double course might happen to be the right thickness.

[@douglasgatian1401]

My guess is you are a teacher as a profession.

[@cabininthewoods517]

I’m not, but take this is a compliment. Thank you. 🙂 I’ve been told by a few people that I’d be suited to that profession.

[@kellercon2002]

He must be getting paid by the word, lol.

[@cabininthewoods517]

Actually by the view. Thanks for yours 😉