How To Cut Metal Siding For Gable Ends

Mayhaps use the end of a piece of plywood cut at the right angle as a quide.

How to cut metal siding for gable ends. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Any units of 1 down 3 across will work. Transfer the angle of the template to the end of a length of lineal. Cutting metal on slop for gable end wal.

Nice article scott i like the track saw use here never thought of that. Down for every 3 ft. To ensure an accurate reading adjust the plumb. Hang a plumb bob from the other end of the level.

Duplicating the gable slope. I agree with you. Sc williams january 24 2014. Hold a second piece of lineal or starter against the slope and transfer the angle with a pencil.

Nail the sheathing directly to the studs with 8 penny ring shanked stainless steel nails placed at 6 inch intervals. Same as 1 ft. Turn the pattern over. 13 responses to cutting gable end siding robert robillard january 24 2014.

How to figure out the siding angle for a gable. Hand shears from wiss worked the best for cutting across the ribs. To create an angle template lock a piece of lineal into the previous course of siding or other gable starter. You laid out a real clear explanation of some different approaches to get to the finished product.

Cut away the lineal face and nail flange. Get the right slope on it and cut to the width of the metal siding and gettin it all lined up is easy. Use the framing hammer for driving nails and wear a leather tool belt to carry tools and nails.