How To Bend Corrugated Sheet Metal

You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet metal.

How to bend corrugated sheet metal.

Step 2 move the metal to the edge of a table. Otherwise the sheet metal is almost certain to shift as you bend it resulting in a bad bend. Then slip another sheet of plywood underneath the sheet metal all the way back to as close to. Once the corrugated tin roofing is secured use a piece of wood with an angled end and a hammer to create a flattened line across the bend.

Some metals such as steel can be heated prior to rolling to promote an elastic effect. Rolling can produce a maximum bend of 360 degrees in most forms of metal. Line up the edge of your plywood with the bend marks on both sides and put something very heavy on it. To clamp efficiently lay your sheet metal on the top surface of your straightedge with the drawn line perfectly aligned with the outside edge of the sheet metal.

Rolling utilizes a die which is sized according to the desired radius of the metal sheet. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. If your sheet metal is too thick you may need special machinery like a brake or a torch to bend your sheet into the desired shape. Determine the thickness of your sheet.

Draw a line along the section you want to bend using a black felt tip marker. This measurement will be necessary for calculating your bend allowance. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms.