Cutting Plastic Roofing

Mark a cut line along the right and left sides and along the middle of the sheet using a felt.

Cutting plastic roofing.

Tuftex polycarb 2 17 ft x 12 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. Cutting polycarbonate sheet with a circular saw or jigsaw. 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.

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. Tuftex multi wall 6mm panel clear 4 ft x 8 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. Lay the corrugated plastic roofing sheet on a hard stable surface. The roofing company used the 15 foot 2 inch side to lay the sheets longways.

Follow the tips in this blog to be sure of getting the best cut. Clear polycarbonate sheet 4 mm. Its aesthetic value then can also be a means to cut down on the cost in terms of house beautification. Here are the steps on how to cut polycarbonate roofing.

I have a pergola measuring 16 4 by 15 2. To cover the remaining 3 feet they cut 4 foot sections and placed them under the 12 foot sheets. Like circular saws jigsaws have different blades for different materials. Step 1 preparing the roofing.

It comes in 4 by 8 or 10 foot sheets and you install it by screwing it to wooden or plastic braces. Unlock the blade on your jigsaw by releasing the safety on the side. The braces are sawn to match the corrugations and attached to the roof rafters. Attach a plastic cutting blade to your jigsaw.

Measure the length you need to cut starting at one end of the corrugated plastic roofing sheet. With the right tools you can quickly cut this type of roofing by using the following steps. For example to shorten a length or when you want to cut your polycarbonate at an angle for a patio roof or greenhouse. 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.