Cutting Metal Roofing - Three Tools and Why You Use Them

Metal Roofing Panels can be used for many home projects from fencing, chicken coops, outdoor bars and grill enclosures, arts and crafts and yes, even roofing. Here we show you the tools used to make it easy for you get great cuts and also help mitigate corrosion. If you've ever wondered what a "nibbler" tool is used for, this is the video for you!

[@jomanharth8425]

Very helpful!

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Glad to hear it. Thanks!

[@viglionemaria4523]

Thank you!!

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@russriley3005]

here in Missouri, we use the same material for pole barn siding, what we do is we stack them, pre drill all our holes so we only have to measure once then we cut all of them at once with a skilsaw with a metal blade. I think the most we cut at one time was like 15 panels though

[@floridarusticrepairs]

I've drilled holes for multiple sheets at once but never cut more than one at a time. Thanks for the tip!

[@426superbee4]

I mostly use a dis cutter on sheet metal > but it has its draw back to~ > flying pieces of metal and sparks

[@floridarusticrepairs]

That does look like it would make a few sparks. :)

[@marknielsen2482]

Electric shears are the best. Ive tried them all over 40 years. The simplest and the safest

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes, and they pinch the material well.

[@426superbee4]

Also the Nibblers make a dangerous ribbon of sharp metal

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes, they look like nice ornaments for a Christmas Tree that will cut you quick.

[@Sith_dude]

I use a circular saw with the blade on backwards. Works perfect

[@floridarusticrepairs]

I've never heard of that method. Maybe that's why I still have all of my fingers. :)

[@Sith_dude]

@@floridarusticrepairs that's why you don't put your fingers in the way. Duh!!!!

[@floridarusticrepairs]

In all seriousness, thanks for the info. It sounds like a quick method and I had not heard of it before. I'm curious what it does with the edging. With galvalume it's important to pinch it to stop corrosion. I've got some spare material so I'm going to try it. @@Sith_dude

[@tikijoe2848]

It's quick but it doesn't crimp so corrosion on the edges will happen which is why I don't cut with a circular saw. @@floridarusticrepairs

[@GregPaulino]

@@floridarusticrepairs😂

[@user-uw8wp8zw3y]

Nibbler just can't cut straight, I always use grinder and then touch up the edge with paint right away for rustproofing. Works very well and last long.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

That's an interesting approach I hadn't heard. Thanks for the info!

[@thomasirvin4159]

Also voids the warranty on the tin, for good reason.

[@koro287]

No video ever does a 45 degree hip or valley cut with corrogated profile,anybody can cut across.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Now I'm curious. I'm going to be installing metal roofing on the garage soon. I'll shoot some footage. Thanks!

[@koro287]

Sweet, i just brought a Diablo metal cutting blade for my skilly to do my hips,will let you know how that goes.@@floridarusticrepairs

[@leeboy244]

sounds like ur not from around there (northern)

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yep.Moved from New England to FL 20 years ago.

[@kupkakexo1798]

​@@floridarusticrepairsMassachusetts here 😊

[@floridarusticrepairs]

I'm originally from Hudson, MA. When I was a kid it was a small failing mill town but now it's very busy. Where are you from? @@kupkakexo1798

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

no gloves huh?

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Good point. I generally won't work with galvalume sheets unless I've got gloves on.

[@tracyleebrooks5347]

focus ..learn to use it

[@floridarusticrepairs]

ironically, part of this went out of focus because I manually focused on a preceding shot and it didn't auto release. :) We were working fast on the roof so I didn't review the footage until it was uploaded.

[@utbutch13]

That was pretty piss poor demo