How To Soften Edges Of Galvenized Roofing

Use a die grinder with the mounted point and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal.

How to soften edges of galvenized roofing.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto. Secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping. Step 2 use your die grinder with a mounted point we like shape w222 and simply run the point over the edge of the sheet metal. Trim the edges on the rake and top edge so that they are flush with the other shingles.

Cut the metal using specialized metal snips. Step 3 repeat. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. Step 1 secure the sheet metal to prevent slipping.

Move the metal to the edge of a table. Having the right tool makes all the difference. Nail the shingle with four nails two in the adhesive stirp and two at either corner. Replace the straight edge right next to the marker line and clamp the metal and the straight edge to the worktable using table clamps.

Use bitumen based roofing cement to cover each nail head. It can be done. Use the metal snips for this as well. When you get to the other edge you will have one shingle strip with exposed nails.

Tim borges north american distribution sales manager demonstrates how to smooth the edge of stainless steel sheet metal by using a w222 mounted point. Stacey shows you the best way to smooth those edges on your metal pipes after you cut it to size so you don t. This process will round the edge of the metal and create a groove in the point. Set the scribe to a half of an inch and run it along the edges of the cut piece of steel snipping each corner of the patch at a 45 degree angle.

Tighten the clamps down until the straight edge and metal will not move.