How To Cut Aluminum Siding While On The House

I had to replace a bad aluminum panel in the middle of a house.

How to cut aluminum siding while on the house. My buddy is a siding guy for 30 years and to me the best way to cut aluminum siding is a diamond blade on a 4 1 2 grinder. Pry up on the bar to loosen the siding and create an opening for the power shears. Next you need to install the panel plane backward with the use of a power saw if you are experiencing snags with the panel blade. The secret to making sure your siding looks perfect is making precise measurements.

Use the panel to reduce the risk of snags while cutting. Be sure to work slowly in order to achieve an even cut. The panel blade is a kind of blade that has very fine tooth and therefore it allows for smoother cuts on the aluminum siding without having to snag or tear off the aluminum material. Use a nibbler to cut in a straight line.

The older trailers of the 50s and 60s used thicker metal than what has generally been offered in recent times. That s because they are able to use thinner me. Works like a charm. Step 2 measuring.

While cutting at the width of the aluminum siding make use of straight tin snips. Just always wear ear plugs and glasses. As you start cutting along the contours of the aluminum siding use your radial arm saw. Be sure to work slowly in order to maintain the proper form.

Slide a pry bar under the bottom row of metal siding close to one vertical line. Cut across the contours of the aluminum siding with a radial arm saw. Step 2 cut the width.