Zinc Roofing

I have heard that Zinc Roofing is difficult to cut without it causing a fracture in the material. Is this true? if it is true how do i cut it without causing a fracture? Thanks		Troy Lundell 1/31/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18084/find/
One way is to drill or punch a hole and then cut to the hole.		Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 1/31/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18085/find/
Zinc roofing has its quirks when it comes to fracturing. Thre are spcific tools that can aid in the reduction of cracking. Dependinging on the detail in mind simply punching a hole may not surfice. I would reccomend contacting a tool company or a distributor for proper tool education with zinc.		Guest User 3/20/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18086/find/
I am looking for an relative cost analysis between zinc, steel,tin and any other metal used for roofing. I am also interested in finding out from the experts what trends they see in metal roofing for this (and possibly next) year and in roofing in general. This is for a student paper and I am on a deadline. The most current information I can find is for 2005. Any assistance appeciated. Thanks!		CJ Roach 7/28/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18087/find/
CJ, Supply pricing is very regional by nature. Best thing I could suggest would be to contact some local supply houses in your area and see if you can get some numbers out of them. They may be hesitant without being a contractor but most will be helpful when they can.		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 7/29/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18088/find/
Thanks anyway....do you have any trends analysis?		Guest User 7/29/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18089/find/
CJ, I do not. I do know that there are several posters that have been working on similar papers so the information is very likely out there. If you would like some feedback on a regional level, I am happy to give my opinions if need be. Eric		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 7/30/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18090/find/
thanks anyway Eric - I did find some info out there.		Guest User 7/30/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18091/find/
Good deal. Keep us posted and I would love to see your paper. Perhaps we can put it up as a blog post. Feel free to email it to me when you are looking for a review as well: [email protected]		Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 8/2/2013	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/18092/find/

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