Cutting Back Aluminum Siding

Wxtv heads to the boston area to see how aluminum siding is removed and replaced without damage.

Cutting back aluminum siding. Step 3 cutting the width. We ll catch up with victor brown and michael mcmahon to see. Step 2 measuring. The older trailers of the 50s and 60s used thicker metal than what has generally been offered in recent times.

The first step is to make cuts right across the contours of the aluminum siding using the radial arm saw or perhaps a. The first way is preferred and that is to score the aluminum with a sharp utility knife and then bend it back and forth to make the cut break. Similar to cutting drywall. Use a nibbler to cut in a straight line.

Make use of a straight tin snip in cutting on the width. There are two ways to cut aluminum siding. A nibbler is made from two small blades that vibrate up and down at a very high speed. These sheers come in sets of three and there is one for left straight and right cuts.

That s because they are able to use thinner me. How to cut aluminum siding step 1. The speed along with the vibrating blades ensure that you get a straight cut. The second way is to use metal cutting shears.

The secret to making sure your siding looks perfect is making precise measurements. Tool prep and safety.