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Here is how I make siding and shingles from recycled pallet wood

 
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Contrary to popular belief, when properly sourced and inspected pallet wood is very clean and safe to use.

I made a video about how I use it on my out buildings.

 
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Thank you for your video it has been helpful and enlightening I’m starting my project in the middle of a heat wave lol but thank you again I stayed to the end ha ha lol
 
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Larry, what sort of buildings would you put these shingles on, bearing in mind the lifespan of the shingle material as well?
 
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