Cut Aluminum Siding In Place

Place a stepladder so one edge of the horizontal line is easy to reach.

Cut aluminum siding in place.

Make use of a straight tin snip in cutting on the width. When using a hole saw to drill the hole in aluminum siding keep the saw slightly tilted to one side to reduce the chances that the hole saw will bind while cutting the hole. This makes the visible cuts of the uniform and gives a clean and. The siding is aluminum and although most all of the cut edges will be covered with j channel flashing a small portion will be exposed.

My question is which tool will allow me to make the cleanest straightest cut. After you place the siding around the windows and doors you want to make sure to cut through horizontally starting at the top of the siding. Be sure to work slowly in order to maintain the proper form. While cutting at the width of the aluminum siding make use of straight tin snips.

If you notice that the saw binds pull the hole saw away from the siding tilt the hole saw in a different direction and restart drilling the hole. Use the panel to reduce the risk of snags while cutting. Next you need to install the panel plane backward with the use of a power saw if you are experiencing snags with the. Also over time if you cut aluminum siding with a circular saw it may damage the blade over time.

Step 2 cut the width. Cut across the contours of the aluminum siding with a radial arm saw. Step 5 cutting horizontally. Use a nibbler to cut in a straight line.

Works like a charm. Just always wear ear plugs and glasses. Slide the bottom blade of the power shears beneath the metal siding. Cut along the horizontal line until the opposite side is.

I am in the process of putting an exterior window in my attic space.