How To Cut Corrugated Metal Roofing Panels

Use a circular saw to make long straight cuts in thicker sheets of metal.

How to cut corrugated metal roofing panels.

Here is the step by step process for cutting tin and corrugated metal roofing. Plan and mark your cuts. Planning is integral to every construction project and it s no different when cutting metal roofing. First off you need to plan your cuts before you do anything else.

There are several ways to cut corrugated metal. Corrugated metal roof panels are lightweight and remain sturdy for decades if properly handled and installed. Tin roofs are lightweight and soft by nature this is why cutting them manually with snips is a good option. The handling is especially important for galvanized corrugated panels which can rust if the galvanized zinc coating on the panel is scratched or removed.

There are many types of snips available on the market designed either for straight or curved cuts. 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. Probably it s also the cheapest way for cutting corrugated tin roofing.