The Tree of Life — Pacific Northwest Heritage
Natural Western Red Cedar Shingles for Siding, Sheds, Walls & Outdoor Projects
100% Natural. Untreated. Available Exclusively at Lowe's. In addition, every bundle is milled from real Pacific Northwest Western Red Cedar and ready for siding, sheds, pergolas, and interior accent walls.
Honest Western Red Cedar Shingles, straight from the Pacific Northwest
Our #3/#4 undercourse grade Western Red Cedar Shingles, Lowe's Item #3976, are sold exclusively at Lowe's in-store. In particular, every bundle is 100% natural and untreated, which makes them the versatile, affordable solution for siding, accent walls, sheds, gazebos, and other outdoor projects. Furthermore, they are built for contractors and DIYers alike, so the same bundle that finishes a client's exterior can just as easily wrap a weekend accent wall at home. In addition, because the shingles ship untreated, you keep full control over the final finish, whether that means letting the wood silver naturally over the seasons or sealing it to lock in warm cedar tones.
Eight ways pros and DIYers put Western Red Cedar Shingles to work
For example, the same bundle covers everything from full exterior sidewalls to a single interior accent wall. In addition, contractors regularly reach for these shingles on sheds, gazebos, and pergola cladding when a project calls for real cedar character.
Honest grading
Why undercourse grade is the right call for siding and DIY
Our #3/#4 undercourse grade Western Red Cedar Shingles carry natural character marks, flat grain, and the occasional knot. In particular, on an interior accent wall that's the look people pay extra to fake, a rustic warmth a flawless Number One Blue Label simply doesn't have. By contrast, on a shed, pergola, or siding job they perform comparably to higher grades at a fraction of the cost. As a result, contractors get an affordable, beautiful, and distinctive option clients remember long after the invoice is paid.
Read the full grade transparency note →For Pro Contractors & Remodelers
"Offer your clients an affordable siding option created by Mother Nature, that has been used for thousands of years by the Native American Tribes of the beautiful Pacific Northwest."
"This product will enable you to offer your clients a totally unique, durable, and cost-effective siding option."
"This siding product is 100% organic, beautiful, durable, and cost-effective."
Pacific Northwest heritage
The Tree of Life
Western Red Cedar was the cornerstone of Northwest coastal Native American culture, called the Tree of Life and the Life Giver. In addition, it provided shelter, tools, clothing, and medicine for generations. For this reason, when you install Western Red Cedar Shingles today you are working with a material whose usefulness has been proven for thousands of years across the Pacific Northwest coast. Furthermore, the same qualities that made cedar the first-choice building material for the tribes, its natural resistance to rot and insects, straight-splitting grain, and dimensional stability, are exactly the qualities that make cedar siding the smart choice on a modern jobsite.
Longhouses, totem poles, lodges.
Canoes, paddles, hunting implements.
Soft woven bark robes and hats.
Bark, leaves, and oils for healing.
Why Contractors and DIYers Choose Western Red Cedar Shingles
Western Red Cedar is one of the few building materials that genuinely improves with time. Left untreated it weathers to a natural silver-gray patina that no composite or vinyl product can replicate. Additionally, stained or finished it holds color longer than most softwoods because the natural oils in the wood resist moisture absorption from the start.
For contractors, the economics are straightforward. Our undercourse grade Western Red Cedar Shingles deliver the look clients want at a price point that keeps projects competitive. For example, a shed exterior, a privacy screen, or a garage accent wall. These are the jobs where the character of undercourse grade is not a limitation but the entire point. Furthermore, natural knots and grain variation give each installation a texture that reads as custom work.
For DIY homeowners, Western Red Cedar is forgiving material. It cuts cleanly with a standard circular saw, nails without splitting at the edges, and requires no special tools or experience. As a result, a first-time installer can complete an interior accent wall in a single weekend with basic carpentry skills and our installation guide. In particular, forgiving cut lines and knot-friendly grain mean small mistakes disappear into the natural texture of the wall rather than standing out as flaws. Furthermore, cedar's light weight keeps handling and layout physically easy for a solo installer.
Project inspiration
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Ready to Purchase?
Western Red Cedar Shingles are available exclusively at Lowe's, in-store only. Additionally, our Store Locator lists every stocking location so you can call ahead and confirm inventory before your trip. Find the location nearest you. For contractors buying bundles by the pallet, ask the pro desk to check bulk availability.
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