The metal sheets used to form the roof need to be cut to fit your roof before you can install them, but fortunately, this is easy to do with a few different tools. Use tin snips or shears to cut lengths by hand. You could also use a circular saw to cut lots of sheets more quickly and a nibbler to create rounded cuts.
How do you cut a metal roof with a circular saw?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6EML0UsOik
Can you cut metal roofing with a jigsaw?
Cutting sheet metal is slow work with a jigsaw, and even more so if you are working with corrugated metal. Work slowly and methodically. If you are making a long cut, you may need to apply cutting oil to the blade of the jigsaw to keep the blade cool. Check the cut and clean up any burrs as needed.
How do you cut corrugated roofing?
There are several ways to cut corrugated metal. Use a circular saw to make long, straight cuts in thicker sheets of metal. Use a pair of snips if you want to avoid power tools altogether and are working with thinner, more flexible metal or need to make curved cuts.
How do you cut corrugated metal with a jigsaw?
Put the jigsaw at a low speed setting with the orbital action turned off. Attach the right blade, and position the tool along one end of the cutting line before turning on the jigsaw. Wait for the blade to get up to full speed. Slowly push the jigsaw forward, following the cutting line.
How do you cut corrugated galvanized steel 31 gauge roof panels?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkTVRYy23N4
How do you cut corrugated iron with an angle grinder?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8_CvVlDduQ
What type of circular saw blade do you need to cut metal?
Circular saw blades for metal, like metal-cutting chop saws (also called abrasive saws or cutoff saws), take 14-inch silicon carbide or aluminum oxide abrasive blades.
Can you cut roofing iron with a grinder?
As a novice, a good alternative for the circular saw is the angle grinder. You can also get the work done while using an angle grinder. However, it is not the most recommended tool to use in cutting metal roofing.