How To Cut A Roof Slate

Use a chisel and hammer when cutting through thin slate.

How to cut a roof slate.

Mount the cutter on the roof and set the guide to the desired depth. Score the slate along. Tip 1 marking the tile edge. Draw a cutting line in chalk on the front of the slate this is the only time you ll hear us advising cutting the.

Score a line on the back of the tile the same way you would to prepare it for a slate cutter. Starting at the outer edge place the slate between the claws and apply gentle pressure. Remove small sections at a. Expert hacks for cutting slate roof tiles 1.

Line a straightedge up with the line that you drew. Chop the slate along the scored line with a mason s trowel. Tip 3 use experienced cutters. 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. Step 1 use a shingle cutter for repetitive straight cuts for common straight cuts it is easiest to use an asphalt shingle cutter. Cutting tiles with a handle held slate cutter begin by marking the underside of your slate this preserves the smart appearance and gives a professional finish to. Get the straightedge that you used to mark your line and place it.

Always cut with the grain and if your slate varies in thickness always work from the thickest to the thinnest part to. Tip 2 cutting your tile. Utilizing a chisel and hammer 1. Lay the tile face down on the edge of a flat sturdy surface such as a table or a work bench so the scored line is.