Roof Cutting Holes

Splicing ceramic tile around pipes and plumbing fixtures looks tacky.

Roof cutting holes.

This is a scary job for a diyer. Here s how to do it. A bit of careful planning can take some of the fear out of this task. The best tin snips are good for cutting any edge of corrugated iron that is going to be seen as they are easy to control when cutting.

Cutting holes in tile makes the job look more professional. The cheapest way to cut metal roofing is with a pair of tin snips. For a roof vent this means cutting a hole in an otherwise watertight roof. Click by face or vertical.

Avoid cutting the vent hole between your primary and secondary exits off the roof. Like most home repairs this. If you are tiling a bathroom you are sure to run into a pipe or two you have to cut holes for. When cutting your ventilation hole a good technique to use is the 798 cut.

You want a pair of straight cuts or left or right handed pair for cutting both straight and around corners. It is the most common way to cut galvanized stainless steel and plastic flashing s. We did this roof cut just for fun to see if it was possible and it was surprisingly easy. The family handyman editor jeff gorton shows you.

This a just a small video of how to make a hole in a roof slate i show you how it s done traditionally or with everyday tools that are in most homes see mor. You can cut openings in the faces of these elements or you can select the entire element to make a vertical cut. You re cutting a hole in the only thing that is protecting your home from an endless stream of the most devastating force nature has to throw at your most important and expensive investment.