How To Cut A Roof Slate

Draw a cutting line in chalk on the front of the slate this is the only time you ll hear us advising cutting the.

How to cut a roof slate.

Expert hacks for cutting slate roof tiles 1. Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter. Step 1 use a shingle cutter for repetitive straight cuts for common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter. The chisel and hammer method may not be the most accurate.

Your slate tile edges will need to be straight if they are to fit use a straightedge and narrow piece of ou have. Watch jeff demonstrate cutting slate using the stortz 95 a slate cutter the 51 c genuine slate cutter and malco turbo shear. Tip 1 marking the tile edge. Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate.

Line a straightedge up with the line that you drew. Score the slate along. Tip 2 cutting your tile. Starting at the outer edge place the slate between the claws and apply gentle pressure.

Tip 3 use experienced cutters. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel. Remove small sections at a. Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to.

Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth. How to cut slate roof tiles. Utilizing a chisel and hammer 1. Get the straightedge that you used to mark your line and place it.