How To Cut Angles On Metal Roofing

Step 2 measuring.

How to cut angles on metal roofing.

Step 3 ready set and. Lay the corrugated roof sheet on a flat sturdy surface that is clutter free and away from. The ideal tool to perfectly cut corrugated metal is power shears. Place the first screw.

Select yellow or plain tin snips to cut straight lines. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. We re going to do a pitch transition or change. Step by step instructions step 1 setting up the work.

Once you are satisfied with your measurements and alignment start cutting the metal. Next is to measure the length and width of how much you need to use on the metal roof using a tape. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Make sure that they perfectly align with your measurements and remember that being even a tiny bit off can cause irreparable damage to your corrugated sheeting.

Pick right handed snips with green handles for cutting clockwise and removing metal to your right. Choose left handed snips with red handles for cutting counterclockwise removing metal to your left. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.