"For all three people who made it to the end of the video..." 😆 I can't believe you only have 132 subscribers. Your videos are really good quality in production and content. Keep up the great work!
I've been using pallet wood for years to make arts & crafts and what have you. I never once thought of using them for shingles. Brilliant! More videos please, would like to learn more. Great video! 👍🇨🇦
lol, well I'm glad the four of us got a chance to meet! You bet, I'll make one about that...I STILL haven't finished the north wall of the greenhouse...so you are actually helping me get it done!
I built a place on the ocean the first 9 layers of shakes I doubled the first two then left 1/4 inch tthe weather The next shale 3/4 to the weather the next one inch to the weather two inches to the westher three inches to the weather four inches to the westher then 5 1/2 inches to the weather for all others I used clear cedar shakes that had a taper over OSB this methoid used in Cape Cod Massachusetts Norm Aberhams from this old house shows the methoid on THIS OLD HOUSE but your great idea of pallet shingles would work also the electricial outlets up two feet where quite thick woth Cedar which stopped any bugs more omportantly protecting the beams from deterioation being that thick also shed wayer very well !!! Great idea !
Thanks for sharing. I watched the whole video and found it simple and practical. Looking to see how to fasten the shingles. I liked and subscribed and hope to see more in part 2 of this. I will be using this method to build an outdoor tiki bar shanty shack by using recycled materials as much as I can to save on building material expense.
@@WineberryHill Part 2 was just as informative and I gained more knowledge. Thanks for NOT having a noisy, animated graphic intro. Thanks also for NOT babbling on. I appreciate your attention to detail and the effort you put into your content. Please continue to share and create more informative videos.
Thank you for such a practical and welll made video. Please do one on how to install these and also share any information you have on the durability and water shedding properties of pallet wood shingles.
those are nice clean , large pallets. iv been using cut up pallets for a few years now . mostly for out door fire pits and some indoor heating. we just bought a larger property. and there is a few sheds in need of siding. a chicken coop and the kids need a tree fort. this is a great method. im a big fan of free.scrap the metal, build and burn with the wood. cheers.
Love your work! I'm a DIY urban homesteader getting ready to repurpose a derelict 30 x 20 garage and will definitely use some of your tips to turn it into a greenhouse. Not possible to do geothermal and not sure how to replace old roof with transparent materials economically but you've inspired me :) Meanwhile I'll start with another project - pallet shingles to wall my wood shed.
They look great. The reason I’m watching is b/c I need wood shingles, I love using them on my projects but Lowe’s hasn’t had them lately. I’ve always wanted to make my own anyways. I’ve thought about just buying wood boards and cutting them down. Right now I could use some really thin ones, I know it sounds crazy but I’ve been considering shims 😬 I’m working on a small space, i think it’d look cool.
Yes, please overview what methods you've tried and landed on for tapering these short flat boards into shingles. Here, used cedar fence boards are ubiquitous, but I've noticed that shingles are tapered. And it's not obvious how to taper 6” wide boards on a table saw or other common tool, especially at scale. FYI: I'm in Austin Texas, and recently I gathered 8 tons of reclaimed wood using just my motorscooter. Simple tools allowed making pallet decks, work tables and simple tarp shelters. I'm now designing a modular work shed with heavy storage in the second story loft. Later, I want to fill the front yard with raised beds that may turn into mini greenhouse.
Great Idea great for on a Fixed Income,Thankyou , the Out House roof fell in recently and Smoke House leakes on hung meat. This will work ,I got a couple drums of creosote I soak them in they will last rest of my life
Yea. I wanna know more on this. Bout to wrap moms shed with pallet wood. Gonna use my reciprocating saw to cut the nails and just leave them in an work around them for big pieces and go horizontally. I like the vertical shake planks you have got going on here. Looks wise its good. But how about for wind? Like all those butts. I am gonna put vapor barrier. But it seems like i would get a lot of moisture still? Lemme watch this agin.
Yeah, my chop saw needs a new blade, so I'm down to one at a time. Here is part 2 of that video. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
There is a pretty wide range of species, but oak and pine are the most common. Oak will certainly last longer. Duration will depend on where it's installed and the weather. I've gotten 10 years on mine. Coating with boiled linseed will also help.
Do you use pine or oak for exterior shingles? Or both? I would think oak would hold up better. What has been your experience? I come across a lot more pallets made with pine than oak. I do find quite a few that are made of unknown hardwood. Maybe tropical? Thoughts? Thank you. I enjoy these videos.
When it comes to shingles, I use what I can find and pay more attention to the thickness to make sure they are similar to each other as possible. Obviously oak is best , and if you can stockpile them prior to a project even better.
Do you treat the shingles to make them more fire resistant? Seems wood roofs are just asking for the building to burn down from any stray embers flying around.
I have done it in the past, and it ends up, making them too thin and likely to warp. Since they aren’t tapered, generally the solution so that they lay reasonably flat over each other is to reduce the amount of courses that you run.
cool method, would have been good to see the full process, I kept getting frustrated you cut around the disassembly/peeling off of the individual shingle pieces.
Do you use wood varnish outdoors? In Poland we must protect every wood that stays outside because after a cold winter it will look awful and start to stratify. I saw many films from Canada and they also protect wood. So are you using some sort of magic in the US or another kind of wood that doesn't require varnish? I tested vegetable oil a few times with wood and the results were impressive, but most varnish and paint used on wood are based on chemistry. Please don't feel offended by my question. I just feel like my mind will blow every time I watch films from the US with such nice looking wood that seems not to be covered with any kind of protection material.
I think I just happen to have a climate friendly to leaving exposed wood because there’s a lot of it on my property and it’s lasted a very long time that said I’m not opposed to using whatever I have handy including something like you mentioned vegetable oil
Nice. Looking good. Btw off topic but would this HT pallet wood be safe for pet hamster to chew on? Our hamster is like a living 420cc 15 HP living wood chipper! Goes through chew toys on a daily. I could have purchased every Milwaukee tool available with the money ive spent on her chew toys in the past year. Lol ok im exaggerating but Man i can save some money cutting up small blocks for the fam ham.
"For all three people who made it to the end of the video..." 😆 I can't believe you only have 132 subscribers. Your videos are really good quality in production and content. Keep up the great work!
Wow, awesome of you to say that...thank you!
Agreed, nice little video 😊
I've been using pallet wood for years to make arts & crafts and what have you. I never once thought of using them for shingles. Brilliant! More videos please, would like to learn more. Great video! 👍🇨🇦
Up to 40.2K now. Some year!
Yeah, I’m very happy about that!
I am a 65yr. old DIY Grandmother, I love your channel. This is going to save me tons of time. Thanks.
I'm so glad! Keep me posted.
This video deserves a lot more views. Thanks for the "no MB" tip!
This is really cool, I'd love to see more on how to do the shingles
Thanks for the feedback Elizabeth, I'll start working on one about that!
Hey. I'm the third person. I'd also like to see more on how to shingle. Nice work!!
lol, well I'm glad the four of us got a chance to meet! You bet, I'll make one about that...I STILL haven't finished the north wall of the greenhouse...so you are actually helping me get it done!
Okay, here is more. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Okay, here is more. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video. I had no idea about some pallets being treated with bad chemicals.
Didn’t know about the MB treated pallets. Thanks for the tip! Would love to see more about using pallet shingles.
Here's my playlist in case there is one that you missed: ua-cam.com/play/PLtC25W11ygwd1UxINedhMFW-N8-CjhK-h.html&si=8B1zTJrdpVbnbOWj
I'd love to learn how to do the siding. The 'simple' roofs for your wood piles are awesome!
You got it!
Okay, here is more. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
I built a place on the ocean the first 9 layers of shakes I doubled the first two then left 1/4 inch tthe weather
The next shale 3/4 to the weather the next one inch to the weather two inches to the westher three inches to the weather four inches to the westher then
5 1/2 inches to the weather for all others I used clear cedar shakes that had a taper over OSB this methoid used in Cape Cod Massachusetts Norm Aberhams from this old house shows the methoid on THIS OLD HOUSE but your great idea of pallet shingles would work also the electricial outlets up two feet where quite thick woth Cedar which stopped any bugs more omportantly protecting the beams from deterioation being that thick also shed wayer very well !!! Great idea !
That is slick! Thank you for taking the time to post this video.
Glad you liked it!
Solid stuff mate!
Thanks for sharing. I watched the whole video and found it simple and practical. Looking to see how to fasten the shingles. I liked and subscribed and hope to see more in part 2 of this. I will be using this method to build an outdoor tiki bar shanty shack by using recycled materials as much as I can to save on building material expense.
Thanks for watching!
@@WineberryHill Part 2 was just as informative and I gained more knowledge. Thanks for NOT having a noisy, animated graphic intro. Thanks also for NOT babbling on. I appreciate your attention to detail and the effort you put into your content. Please continue to share and create more informative videos.
"Amazing! Ok, so for all three people that made it this far in the video..."
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It's the little comments like this that makes all the difference 👍👍
Welcome to the club!
Making a sauna from HT Pallets in Canada! Same way I did today haha nice setup
All of your projects look fantastic. You definitely have the touch!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for such a practical and welll made video. Please do one on how to install these and also share any information you have on the durability and water shedding properties of pallet wood shingles.
those are nice clean , large pallets. iv been using cut up pallets for a few years now . mostly for out door fire pits and some indoor heating. we just bought a larger property. and there is a few sheds in need of siding. a chicken coop and the kids need a tree fort. this is a great method. im a big fan of free.scrap the metal, build and burn with the wood. cheers.
Hey thanks for dropping by. Yeah pallet wood is a great way to side and roof those outbuildings!
Great and green idea!!
Very useful, definitely will try it!!
Thank you and good luck!!
Love your work! I'm a DIY urban homesteader getting ready to repurpose a derelict 30 x 20 garage and will definitely use some of your tips to turn it into a greenhouse. Not possible to do geothermal and not sure how to replace old roof with transparent materials economically but you've inspired me :) Meanwhile I'll start with another project - pallet shingles to wall my wood shed.
Love to hear that! Keep us posted.
Hello I would love to see how you install the shingles as siding and rooftops. Thank you
check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video! It's very helpful. You probably saved my life. I didnt know about the bromide chemical on pallets. Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Useful info on the types of pallets
Glad it was helpful!
Great work buddy
Thank you!
I love the idea. You get lucky and got some good pallets that matched.
Awesome video
Thanks for watching!
They look great. The reason I’m watching is b/c I need wood shingles, I love using them on my projects but Lowe’s hasn’t had them lately.
I’ve always wanted to make my own anyways. I’ve thought about just buying wood boards and cutting them down. Right now I could use some really thin ones, I know it sounds crazy but I’ve been considering shims 😬 I’m working on a small space, i think it’d look cool.
I totally agree!
Yes, please overview what methods you've tried and landed on for tapering these short flat boards into shingles. Here, used cedar fence boards are ubiquitous, but I've noticed that shingles are tapered. And it's not obvious how to taper 6” wide boards on a table saw or other common tool, especially at scale.
FYI: I'm in Austin Texas, and recently I gathered 8 tons of reclaimed wood using just my motorscooter. Simple tools allowed making pallet decks, work tables and simple tarp shelters. I'm now designing a modular work shed with heavy storage in the second story loft. Later, I want to fill the front yard with raised beds that may turn into mini greenhouse.
not all shingles are tapered, i dont think he is tapering these based on looking at the finished roof.
i'd love to see how you do the shingles, great stuff!
The concept for siding and shingles is similar. Here is a video about siding: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Merci from Montreal, Canada.
fantastic thank you!
Glad you liked it!
All 3 people lol. I'm enjoying the videos!
Thanks Logan!
This is great content! I do want to know a lot more about your ways, and more about the shingles. Thanks for sharing. Great quality vids. Thanks!
Make sure you check out part two
Great Idea great for on a Fixed Income,Thankyou , the Out House roof fell in recently and Smoke House leakes on hung meat. This will work ,I got a couple drums of creosote I soak them in they will last rest of my life
Glad it helped
Amazing video, great technique.
Glad you liked it!
I had no idea HT meant Het Treated let alone MB=Methyl bromide. I think I just found a new wood shop teacher.
More!
Again, learn so much, thks
Yea. I wanna know more on this. Bout to wrap moms shed with pallet wood. Gonna use my reciprocating saw to cut the nails and just leave them in an work around them for big pieces and go horizontally. I like the vertical shake planks you have got going on here. Looks wise its good. But how about for wind? Like all those butts. I am gonna put vapor barrier. But it seems like i would get a lot of moisture still? Lemme watch this agin.
More please
yes love it
I built my entire 10'x12' shed/work shop from free pallets.. The only thing i purchased was the plywood for the walls... Saved around $3k...
Awesome!
I like what your doing, I do want to know more!
I am surprised you cut to length one at a time, I would have expected at least a stack of three.
Yeah, my chop saw needs a new blade, so I'm down to one at a time. Here is part 2 of that video. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Love the videos! New subscriber here!👋
Thanks for subbing!
Grab two 10” used cheapo miter saws of the same brand
Simple enough to make a handle so the two saws cut each end simultaneously
Clever!
I would soaked them in linseed oil terpentine and diesel and dry in sun before installation 😊
Good idea!
I was there watching too could you show me how also to do shingles
This will get you started: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
I am curious about the durability of this wood! I wonder if staining them or coating them with something would make them last longer?
Absolutely, boiled linseed oil is a good choice.
Interested to see how install goes since these shingles aren't wedged I kind of want to know how the finished result looks
Watch this: How to INSTALL pallet wood shingles (Part 2)
ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
What type of wood are the pallets made from? Does it matter what species they are made from? How long do the shingles last?
There is a pretty wide range of species, but oak and pine are the most common. Oak will certainly last longer. Duration will depend on where it's installed and the weather. I've gotten 10 years on mine. Coating with boiled linseed will also help.
Nice
Thanks!
Do you use pine or oak for exterior shingles? Or both? I would think oak would hold up better. What has been your experience? I come across a lot more pallets made with pine than oak. I do find quite a few that are made of unknown hardwood. Maybe tropical? Thoughts?
Thank you. I enjoy these videos.
When it comes to shingles, I use what I can find and pay more attention to the thickness to make sure they are similar to each other as possible. Obviously oak is best , and if you can stockpile them prior to a project even better.
Do you treat the shingles to make them more fire resistant? Seems wood roofs are just asking for the building to burn down from any stray embers flying around.
I haven’t, but I live in an area where the risk that is actually very low, but it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to do some thing linseed oil?
Wow, i didn't know about MB! THANKS. Do the shingles not get tapered?
I have done it in the past, and it ends up, making them too thin and likely to warp. Since they aren’t tapered, generally the solution so that they lay reasonably flat over each other is to reduce the amount of courses that you run.
Do you taper these shingles. Can they be used on the side of your house or are they more for rough/rustic applications?
I have tapered in the past and it encouraged warping. Mainly for out buildings imo.
Is one end beveled?
cool method, would have been good to see the full process, I kept getting frustrated you cut around the disassembly/peeling off of the individual shingle pieces.
Here is a longer version that has more of those shots: The FASTEST way to make pallet shingles and siding
ua-cam.com/video/-XZBcpj_WIw/v-deo.html
Cheers, it looks as easy as I hoped/thought, definitely going to try it out on one of my upcoming projects!
Cool keep me posted!
Here is more on the topic. Let me know if you want more: ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Do you use wood varnish outdoors? In Poland we must protect every wood that stays outside because after a cold winter it will look awful and start to stratify. I saw many films from Canada and they also protect wood. So are you using some sort of magic in the US or another kind of wood that doesn't require varnish? I tested vegetable oil a few times with wood and the results were impressive, but most varnish and paint used on wood are based on chemistry. Please don't feel offended by my question. I just feel like my mind will blow every time I watch films from the US with such nice looking wood that seems not to be covered with any kind of protection material.
I think I just happen to have a climate friendly to leaving exposed wood because there’s a lot of it on my property and it’s lasted a very long time that said I’m not opposed to using whatever I have handy including something like you mentioned vegetable oil
Nice. Looking good. Btw off topic but would this HT pallet wood be safe for pet hamster to chew on? Our hamster is like a living 420cc 15 HP living wood chipper! Goes through chew toys on a daily. I could have purchased every Milwaukee tool available with the money ive spent on her chew toys in the past year. Lol ok im exaggerating but Man i can save some money cutting up small blocks for the fam ham.
Yes, absolutely...provided it is a CLEAN HT or KD board.
I assume you can paint these with no issues?
Sure, it's just heat treated wood. It's should take paint nicely, provided it's reasonably dry.
@@WineberryHill awesome. Thanks so much for your help
So now, how do I install them?
How to INSTALL pallet wood shingles (Part 2)
ua-cam.com/video/kUgF0JzHPag/v-deo.html
Do you taper them?
No, I didn’t see a benefit for the amount of time required
Really like your information and will pass your videos to people that are into diys.👌🏻👌🏾👌🏿👌🥸