How To Cut Old Corrugated Metal Roofing

Step 2 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.

How to cut old corrugated metal roofing. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. We prefer double cut shears instead of single cut shears. By far the best cutting surface is a workbench. Brace the corrugated metal with your nondominant hand and start to cut.

Press the base plate of your saw against an edge where you want to start cutting. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. Another efficient way to cut corrugated metal sheets is by using electric shears. Brace the metal by applying pressure with your nondominant hand holding it at least 2 feet 0 61 m away from your saw.

You can now support our channel. Not only is it already meant to be stable and perfect for use with power tools but it goes perfectly with a cutting circular saw if you prefer to use that kind of tool over power 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. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered.