How To Cut Metal Siding For Gable Ends

Duplicating the gable slope.

How to cut metal siding for gable ends.

I agree with you. Cutting the siding around window and door openings will be necessary though and for that i used a couple different tools. To ensure an accurate reading adjust the plumb. Nail the sheathing directly to the studs with 8 penny ring shanked stainless steel nails placed at 6 inch intervals.

Cut away the lineal face and nail flange. You will need the sawhorses and circular saw to set up and cut the sheathing. Hold a second piece of lineal or starter against the slope and transfer the angle with a pencil. How to figure out the siding angle for a gable.

Hold one edge of the level against the surface of your roof along the edge above the gable and adjust it until the bubble indicates that it is. Get the right slope on it and cut to the width of the metal siding and gettin it all lined up is easy. Use the framing hammer for driving nails and wear a leather tool belt to carry tools and nails. Sc williams january 24 2014.

Nice article scott i like the track saw use here never thought of that. Any units of 1 down 3 across will work. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. 13 responses to cutting gable end siding robert robillard january 24 2014.

Cutting metal on slop for gable end wal. You laid out a real clear explanation of some different approaches to get to the finished product. Mayhaps use the end of a piece of plywood cut at the right angle as a quide. Down for every 3 ft.

Turn the pattern over. Transfer the angle of the template to the end of a length of lineal. Hand shears from wiss worked the best for cutting across the ribs.