Plan and mark your cuts.
How to cut corrugated metal roofing panels.
There are several ways to cut corrugated metal.
Here is the step by step process for cutting tin and corrugated metal roofing.
Planning is integral to every construction project and it s no different when cutting metal roofing.
Snips are ideal for cutting any type of corrugated roofing especially for cutting softer metal like tin sheets.
Now let s get into the details.
How to cut metal roofing.
The handling is especially important for galvanized corrugated panels which can rust if the galvanized zinc coating on the panel is scratched or removed.
Corrugated metal roof panels are lightweight and remain sturdy for decades if properly handled and installed.
Use a circular saw to make long straight cuts in thicker sheets of metal.
Tin roofs are lightweight and soft by nature this is why cutting them manually with snips is a good option.
First off you need to plan your cuts before you do anything else.