Installation Guide
cutting steel siding
STEEL SNIPS
Steel snips are an effective way of cutting both siding and
siding accessories. Start by drawing a straight line on the
siding with a speed square. Start with the nail hem edge
and work downward (FIG 8.1). Carefully cut through the
middle butt, continuing downward, snip through and around
the bottom lock. Use a screwdriver to reopen the top lock-
ing edge and bottom locking edge that may have pinched
together when cut.
STEEL SIDING SHEAR (GUILLOTINE)
To achieve straight cuts that do not damage the coating,
use a steel siding shear (FIG 8.2). These tools have blades
designed for a variety of steel siding proles.
FIG 8.1
FIG 8.2
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steel siding installation