How To Cut Galvanized Corrugated Roofing

Place a corrugated metal roof panel flat on a sturdy work surface.

How to cut galvanized corrugated roofing.

Place the combination square precisely onto this mark. Make the hole in the center of the part you wish to cut then trim toward the guideline you drew. The easiest way to do this is with an electric drill and a 1 2 in 1 3 cm metal cutting drill bit. Set the combination.

Find the length that you need to cut it to and use the tape measure to relate this to the metal sheeting itself. Brace the metal by applying pressure with your nondominant hand holding it at least 2 feet 0 61 m away from your saw. Place the corrugated metal sheet flat down on the surface with the underside facing up. Another efficient way to cut corrugated metal sheets is by using electric shears.

We prefer double cut shears instead of single cut shears. The double cut design leaves clean and smooth edges on both sides unlike the single cut shear and doesn t leave too much waste. Use a permanent marker to mark the point where you want to start cutting. You won t need a pilot hole if you re cutting end to end across a sheet.

Press the base plate of your saw against an edge where you want to start cutting. Brace the corrugated metal with your nondominant hand and start to cut. It is the most common way to cut galvanized stainless steel and plastic flashing s. You want a pair of straight cuts or left or right handed pair for cutting both straight and around corners.

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.