How To Bend Corrugated Sheet Metal

Set a straight edge along the section as you work so your line is straight.

How to bend corrugated sheet metal. Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. 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. A corrugated metal roof is quieter than pvc when it rains. Clamping your sheet metal to the straightedge is a must.

Determine the thickness of your sheet. Rolling utilizes a die which is sized according to the desired radius of the metal sheet. Otherwise the sheet metal is almost certain to shift as you bend it resulting in a bad bend. Line up the edge of your plywood with the bend marks on both sides and put something very heavy on it.

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. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. Draw a line along the section you want to bend using a black felt tip marker.

Use a rolling technique to bend sheets of metal roofing. You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet metal. 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. Step 2 move the metal to the edge of a table.