{"id":385,"date":"2016-02-28T12:05:29","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T11:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=385"},"modified":"2025-06-18T10:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:44:59","slug":"how-to-cutting-the-perfect-box-profile-roof-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edecks.co.uk\/blog\/roofing\/how-to-cutting-the-perfect-box-profile-roof-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Cutting The Perfect Box Profile Roof Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throughout the year we\u2019ll be posting a number of super useful \u201cHow To\u201d articles to help you out with some of the most common D.I.Y related questions that we come across! For this weeks\u2019 we\u2019re going to give you the low-down on how to cut a box profile roof sheet for the – potential – arrival of the better weather and the chance to replace any damaged roofing sheets. So now you can\u00a0finally get around to putting\u00a0them up!<\/p>\n

But\u2026 how best to go about cutting what can be a tricky and cumbersome material? For us, it\u2019s all about breaking it down into three easy pieces.<\/p>\n

Where to do your cutting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although the temptation may be strong to cut in situ, we strongly advise not to as there are some very serious health and safety issues to consider, not to mention your ability to craft the perfect cut. We recommend placing your box profile roof sheet face down on a flat surface with padded supports underneath to raise it\u00a0off the ground and also avoid any damage to their structure caused by unyielding supports.<\/p>\n

What tools do you need to cut a box profile roof sheet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to tools, the overriding rule is to use something that creates as little heat as possible to avoid damaging the coating on the sheet. For longer straight cuts, we recommend using a fine tooth metal cutting blade on your circular saw, producing a \u2018cold cut\u2019. When it comes to the niggley small cuts and openings, we would plump for a jigsaw or reciprocating saw, although the use of nibblers and angle grinders (with a small tooth blade \/ disc) are often used in the roofing trade.<\/p>\n

Any other business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

And hey, you\u2019re going to need to source out the best quality and value for money materials for the job! We\u2019ve got you covered on this one too with our vast range of\u00a0box profile sheets<\/a>,\u00a0screws<\/a>,eave fillers<\/a>\u00a0and everything else you\u2019d need for the job!<\/p>\n

Do you have any top tips for cutting a box profile roof sheet? Share your tips in the comments with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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