How To Cut Metal Roofing

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How to cut metal roofing.

When you re ready to cut place the sheet onto a flat wide and sturdy work surface. 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. Hand holding marker pen marking measurement on a metal stud. Because you have to control the panel while cutting the sheet.

Lay the roofing sheets on a flat surface with the underside up. 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. First of all measure your roof and order the sheets the exact length you need. Working with tin snips and shears.

After reclining the surface you need to estimate the cutting line by using a mark and a calibrated tape. The cheapest way to cut metal roofing is with a pair of tin snips. If you don t mind working by. Use snips if you need to make short cuts.

Once you are satisfied with your measurements and alignment start cutting the metal. Marking the metal for cutting. Then you put the metal roof on the sturdy surface and switch the underside face of the roof. Plan ahead prepare the metal and measure before you cut.

To measure the roof accurately you should find a fixed surface.