How To Cut Galvanized Roofing

Hand holding marker pen marking measurement on a metal stud.

How to cut galvanized roofing.

Find a perfectly flat and steady work surface to cut the material on. First of all measure your roof and order the sheets the exact length you need. If you did not have experience in working with metal roofing you should stay away from using it. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade.

Wear a strong pair of gloves to protect yourself. Inexpensive steel tooth blades and carbide tooth blades. Step 3 finish up. Cutting metal roofing material needs to be done with utmost care.

There are two types. You can use a circular saw to cut tin roofing but it is not the best method for cutting metal sheet. So cutting these panels should be done with minimal risk of damaging them which leads us to the step by step cutting technique. You must use only a specialty blade designed for cutting sheet metal.

Step 2 cut the metal paneling. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. Set the combination square to. Tin snips leave jagged edges so handle the metal carefully.

How to cut corrugated metal roof panels. When you re ready to cut place the sheet onto a flat wide and sturdy work surface. Step 1 take the measurements and make other preparations. Plan ahead prepare the metal and measure before you cut.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. 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. This is due to the galvanized zinc coating on the panels which can leave the area open to rusting if scratched.