Cutting Plastic Roofing

Polycarbonate roofing comes in various sizes and quite attractive colors thus it will also enhance the overall appearance of the house where it is to be installed.

Cutting plastic roofing.

The roofing company used the 15 foot 2 inch side to lay the sheets longways. Attach a plastic cutting blade to your jigsaw. Get a blade designed for cutting plastic by reading the label on the blade s packaging to see if it lists plastic under the cutting materials. Corrugated fiberglass or pvc roofing which can be translucent or opaque works well for greenhouses sheds and porch additions.

The braces are sawn to match the corrugations and attached to the roof rafters. For pricing and availability. Corrugated plastic roofing is not only an attractive choice for carports and patios but also it s easy to cut. I recently replaced the original polycarbonate roofing suntuf using 26 inch by 12 foot pieces.

I have a pergola measuring 16 4 by 15 2. Follow the tips in this blog to be sure of getting the best cut. Here are the steps on how to cut polycarbonate roofing. Unlock the blade on your jigsaw by releasing the safety on the side.

Step 1 preparing the roofing. Tuftex polycarb 2 17 ft x 12 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. With the right tools you can quickly cut this type of roofing by using the following steps. It comes in 4 by 8 or 10 foot sheets and you install it by screwing it to wooden or plastic braces.

Its aesthetic value then can also be a means to cut down on the cost in terms of house beautification. Tuftex multi wall 6mm panel clear 4 ft x 8 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. Measure the length you need to cut starting at one end of the corrugated plastic roofing sheet. Lay the corrugated plastic roofing sheet on a hard stable surface.

This video is an edited segment of the full suntuf installation video from palram americas. Like circular saws jigsaws have different blades for different materials. For example to shorten a length or when you want to cut your polycarbonate at an angle for a patio roof or greenhouse. Cutting polycarbonate sheet with a circular saw or jigsaw.