How To Cut Angles On Metal Roofing

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How to cut angles on metal roofing.

Choose left handed snips with red handles for cutting counterclockwise removing metal to your left. Lay the corrugated roof sheet on a flat sturdy surface that is clutter free and away from. Next is to measure the length and width of how much you need to use on the metal roof using a tape. Step by step instructions step 1 setting up the work.

This type is useful for most cuts you need to make when working with metal roofing. We re going to do a pitch transition or change. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. The ideal tool to perfectly cut corrugated metal is power shears.

Place the first screw. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Once you are satisfied with your measurements and alignment start cutting the metal. Pick right handed snips with green handles for cutting clockwise and removing metal to your right.

Select yellow or plain tin snips to cut straight lines. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.