How To Cut A Roof Slate

Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter.

How to cut a roof slate.

Step 1 use a shingle cutter for repetitive straight cuts for common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter. Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. Lay the tile face down on the edge of a flat sturdy surface such as a table or a work bench so the scored line is. Line a straightedge up with the line that you drew.

Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate. The chisel and hammer method may not be the most accurate. Next press the synthetic slate tile firmly against the guide to ensure the cut is perfectly straight. Your slate tile edges will need to be straight if they are to fit use a straightedge and narrow piece of ou have.

Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth. How to cut slate roof tiles. Tip 2 cutting your tile. Tip 3 use experienced cutters.

Score the slate along. Remove small sections at a. Draw a cutting line in chalk on the front of the slate this is the only time you ll hear us advising cutting the. Tip 1 marking the tile edge.

Utilizing a chisel and hammer 1. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel. Get the straightedge that you used to mark your line and place it. Expert hacks for cutting slate roof tiles 1.