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.

I recently replaced the original polycarbonate roofing suntuf using 26 inch by 12 foot pieces. Tuftex multi wall 6mm panel clear 4 ft x 8 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. Attach a plastic cutting blade to your jigsaw. Cutting polycarbonate sheet with a circular saw or 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. For pricing and availability. This video is an edited segment of the full suntuf installation video from palram americas. The roofing company used the 15 foot 2 inch side to lay the sheets longways.

Clear polycarbonate sheet 4 mm. I have a pergola measuring 16 4 by 15 2. Mark a cut line along the right and left sides and along the middle of the sheet using a felt. With the right tools you can quickly cut this type of roofing by using the following steps.

Like circular saws jigsaws have different blades for different materials. Measure the length you need to cut starting at one end of the corrugated plastic roofing sheet. To cover the remaining 3 feet they cut 4 foot sections and placed them under the 12 foot sheets. The braces are sawn to match the corrugations and attached to the roof rafters.

Follow the tips in this blog to be sure of getting the best cut. Here are the steps on how to cut polycarbonate roofing. For example to shorten a length or when you want to cut your polycarbonate at an angle for a patio roof or greenhouse. Unlock the blade on your jigsaw by releasing the safety on the side.

Its aesthetic value then can also be a means to cut down on the cost in terms of house beautification. Corrugated plastic roofing is not only an attractive choice for carports and patios but also it s easy to cut. Tuftex polycarb 2 17 ft x 12 ft corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panel. It comes in 4 by 8 or 10 foot sheets and you install it by screwing it to wooden or plastic braces.