Thicker sheet material will have to be cut by means of a mechanical saw.
How to cut corrugated plastic roofing sheets.
Polycarbonate sheeting can be cut with a basic pair of hand shears if the thickness of the sheet is less than 0 125 inches 1 8 of an inch.
Corrugated plastic roofing is not only an attractive choice for carports and patios but also it s easy to cut.
Step 1 preparing the roofing.
It comes in 4 by 8 or 10 foot sheets and you install it by screwing it to wooden or plastic braces.
The braces are sawn to match the corrugations and attached to the roof rafters.
Next pre drill holes on the end and side ridges of the panels spacing the holes 6 to 8 inches apart.
This video is an edited segment of the full suntuf installation video from palram americas.
Beginning at the outside edge of your roof place each panel directly onto the purlins that are attached to the roof trusses.
Lay the corrugated plastic roofing sheet on a hard stable surface.
To install corrugated roofing start by cutting your panels to length with an angle grinder.
Straight cuts can be performed by using a circular saw.