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Western Red Cedar Shingle Project Ideas

Eight directions to take a bundle of Item #3976 — from a single accent wall to a full backyard transformation.

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Creative Backyard Shed with Western Red Cedar Shingles

Creative Backyard Shed with Western Red Cedar Shingles

Turn a basic storage shed into a focal point. Cedar shingles weather to silver-gray and look better every year — no paint, no replacement panels.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1 to 2 weekends
Tools:
circular saw, hammer or nail gun, level, chalk line, stainless-steel nails
Bundles:
approximately 18 bundles for a 10 × 20 ft wall
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DIY Rustic Accent Wall

DIY Rustic Accent Wall

Dining room, bedroom, or stairwell. Construction adhesive, brad nails, a level — installable in a weekend with a warmer result than any peel-and-stick alternative.

Difficulty:
Beginner
Time:
1 weekend
Tools:
level, chalk line, construction adhesive, brad nailer
Bundles:
approximately 6 bundles for a 10 × 8 ft wall
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Build the Ultimate Man Cave Wall

Build the Ultimate Man Cave Wall

Sports bar, basement lounge, gaming room. Cedar texture pairs beautifully with leather, brass, and warm lighting.

Difficulty:
Beginner
Time:
1 weekend
Tools:
level, chalk line, construction adhesive, brad nailer
Bundles:
approximately 8 bundles for a 12 × 8 ft wall
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Bring the Outdoors In

Bring the Outdoors In

A bedroom cedar accent wall behind the headboard turns the bed into a cabin retreat. The natural cedar scent is a bonus that lasts months.

Difficulty:
Beginner
Time:
1 weekend
Tools:
level, chalk line, construction adhesive, brad nailer
Bundles:
approximately 8 bundles for a 12 × 8 ft wall
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Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Cedar Walls

Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Cedar Walls

Upgrade your outdoor kitchen in Western Red Cedar Shingles. Weather-resistant and gorgeous in dappled afternoon light.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1 to 2 weekends
Tools:
circular saw, hammer or nail gun, level, stainless-steel nails
Bundles:
approximately 12 bundles for a 20 × 8 ft wall
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Gazebo or Pergola Cladding

Gazebo or Pergola Cladding

Side panels, sun screens, partial walls — Western Red Cedar Shingles add privacy and texture to outdoor structures.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2 to 3 weekends (cladding only, assumes structure already exists)
Tools:
circular saw, hand saw for angled cuts, hammer or nail gun, level, stainless-steel nails
Bundles:
approximately 18 bundles for 240 sq ft
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Firepit Privacy Screen

Firepit Privacy Screen

One of the smallest-bundle-count projects. A good first build if you want to test the material before committing to something bigger.

Difficulty:
Beginner
Time:
1 day
Tools:
circular saw, hammer or nail gun, level, stainless-steel nails
Bundles:
approximately 6 bundles for a 10 × 8 ft screen
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Children's Fort Exterior

Children's Fort Exterior

Backyard fort, treehouse, or playhouse — Western Red Cedar Shingles upgrade a weekend project to a neighborhood landmark.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1 to 2 weekends
Tools:
circular saw, hammer or nail gun, level, stainless-steel nails
Bundles:
approximately 9 bundles for 120 sq ft
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Item #3976 at Lowe's — in-store only. See our Store Locator for the nearest Lowe's.