How to Cut Corrugated Metal Roofing?
 

Jones wrote:
Eduardo blew some of the 2' x 12' galvanized, corrugated steel roofing
material off of my barn, and I had to replace most of 2 sheets.

I didn't have any power on Saturday to cut it off, so I just nailed it
up and let it run long off the eave of the roof, but now I have to cut
it off flush with the rest of the roof.

Can anyone tell me what I should use to cut this stuff?

My brother (a contractor) says I should just put a plywood blade into
my circular saw backwards, wear safety goggles and earplugs, grit my
teeth and let 'er rip ... but somehow that sounds a little scary to me
on an 18' ladder.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Joe

I have heard of doing the "backwards blade" thing but I have never done
it or seen it done Has your brother actually done this or just
re-telling a story?

I would cut it with a metal cutting abrasive blade in my worm drive
saw. I have cut LOTS of corrogated roofing material with metal
cutting abrasive blades

works fine

If you want a really straigth, cut screw down a guide for your
saw....one less thing to worry about while you're 18' up.

cheers
Bob