How To Cut Galvanized Corrugated Roofing

The double cut design leaves clean and smooth edges on both sides unlike the single cut shear and doesn t leave too much waste.

How to cut galvanized corrugated roofing.

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. Find the length that you need to cut it to and use the tape measure to relate this to the metal sheeting itself. Place the combination square precisely onto this mark. Use a permanent marker to mark the point where you want to start cutting.

How to cut corrugated metal roof panels hunker. 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. We prefer double cut shears instead of single cut shears. Set the combination.

Place the corrugated metal sheet flat down on the surface with the underside facing up. The easiest way to do this is with an electric drill and a 1 2 in 1 3 cm metal cutting drill bit. Brace the corrugated metal with your nondominant hand and start to cut. Another efficient way to cut corrugated metal sheets is by using electric shears.

Make the hole in the center of the part you wish to cut then trim toward the guideline you drew. Place a corrugated metal roof panel flat on a sturdy work surface. Press the base plate of your saw against an edge where you want to start cutting. You want a pair of straight cuts or left or right handed pair for cutting both straight and around corners.

Brace the metal by applying pressure with your nondominant hand holding it at least 2 feet 0 61 m away from your saw.