How To Cut Galvanized Corrugated Roofing

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How to cut galvanized corrugated roofing.

It is the most common way to cut galvanized stainless steel and plastic flashing s. Use a permanent marker to mark the point where you want to start cutting. Another efficient way to cut corrugated metal sheets is by using electric shears. Stretch the tape measure along one edge of the corrugated panel and mark the length you need to cut the panel with the permanent marker.

Place a corrugated metal roof panel flat on a sturdy work surface. We prefer double cut shears instead of single cut shears. Brace the corrugated metal with your nondominant hand and start to cut. Place the combination square precisely onto this mark.

The best tin snips are good for cutting any edge of corrugated iron that is going to be seen as they are easy to control when cutting. The double cut design leaves clean and smooth edges on both sides unlike the single cut shear and doesn t leave too much waste. Press the base plate of your saw against an edge where you want to start cutting. You won t need a pilot hole if you re cutting end to end across a sheet.

It is necessary when you need to cut out the middle of a roofing sheet. You want a pair of straight cuts or left or right handed pair for cutting both straight and around corners. Make the hole in the center of the part you wish to cut then trim toward the guideline you drew. Brace the metal by applying pressure with your nondominant hand holding it at least 2 feet 0 61 m away from your saw.

Find the length that you need to cut it to and use the tape measure to relate this to the metal sheeting itself.