How To Cut Tin Roof Panels

Step 2 cut the metal paneling.

How to cut tin roof panels.

Push your shears gradually. Only specialty blades made for cutting tin. While circular saws can be used to cut tin roofing it is not generally the best method of cutting if you are inexperienced in working with metal roofing. Find a perfectly flat and steady work surface to cut the material on.

Step 3 finish up. You should go slowly during this part of the process to avoid blemishing the metal or making any mistakes. Follow the natural curve of the snips while you cut. Stabilize the tin roofing with your non dominant hand.

Plan your cuts well to create the perfect pieces that fit over your roof. Cut a small curve off the corner of a scrap sheet. Use your power shears or alternate tool to carefully cut along the corrugated metal markings. Right hand tin snips can be used to cut tin when the waste tin the tin you won t be using will be on the right side of the cutting line.

Step 1 take the measurements and make other preparations. Now flip the same pair of snips over in your hand and cut a curve off the opposite corner. Place the tin snips around the bit of tin you want to cut and then squeeze down firmly. You could also use a circular saw to cut lots of sheets more quickly and a nibbler to create rounded cuts.

How to cut metal roof panels. Move forward and repeat.