Russell griffiths Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi. Anybody that has done there own raised seam roof, did you find a few tools that where essential funny shape pliers, tin snips. @JamesP @Alexphd1 Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexphd1 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Are you forming your own panels or buying pre made panels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Pre made panels, looking for decent tin snips, duckbill pliers, and anything you found good for bending bottom hems and other bits and pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Pre made panels, looking for decent tin snips, duckbill pliers, and anything you found good for bending bottom hems and other bits and pieces. decent tin snips my guess you might need 3 types --straight +l/h cut +r/h cut duck bill pliers --maybe panel gripping shaped mole grips and remove the locking bar https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-5PC-TRADESMAN-TROWEL-SET-CONSTRUCTION-HAND-TOOLS-BUILDING-SOFT-GRIP-HANDLE/302969987144?hash=item468a6b2048:g:~LcAAOSwNYtb-D45:rk:11:pf:0 cheap i know --but can,t find duck bill on its own a site that does metal roofing tools https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKED-180-mm-DECK-SEAMING-PLIERS-TONGS-FOLDERS-ROOFING-TINSMITH/401701040496?hash=item5d873f7170:g:92cAAOSwK9ZcWJEb:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true goggle the world --someone has it somewhhere Edited February 9, 2019 by scottishjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 here you go http://www.metalsolutions.uk.com/home.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 did you even look https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=standing+seam+roofing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Did you look at the Kalzip type aluminium roof? Not for DIY but a very good product. They use a machine that they walk alongside and it zips the seams together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 I think @scottishjohn you miss read my question, I can find loads of tools, that is not the problem what I asked was what tools anybody had found useful when they did their roof did they find that the left handed food whisk made purposely for stirring angel delight was the precise thing needed to form the left hand fold on the eaves over hang. Thats is what I’m after, I have loads of snips, just looking for something that was invaluable in the fitting of raised seam panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Did you look at the Kalzip type aluminium roof? Not for DIY but a very good product. They use a machine that they walk alongside and it zips the seams together. Yep had a brief look, but the rental or purchase cost of the seeming tool is a bit off putting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Russell griffiths said: I think @scottishjohn you miss read my question, I can find loads of tools, that is not the problem what I asked was what tools anybody had found useful when they did their roof did they find that the left handed food whisk made purposely for stirring angel delight was the precise thing needed to form the left hand fold on the eaves over hang. Thats is what I’m after, I have loads of snips, just looking for something that was invaluable in the fitting of raised seam panels. yep, you are right thought you just looking for correct tools Edited February 9, 2019 by scottishjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Russell griffiths said: I think @scottishjohn you miss read my question, I can find loads of tools, that is not the problem what I asked was what tools anybody had found useful when they did their roof did they find that the left handed food whisk made purposely for stirring angel delight was the precise thing needed to form the left hand fold on the eaves over hang. Thats is what I’m after, I have loads of snips, just looking for something that was invaluable in the fitting of raised seam panels. probably just experience .lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hi Russell Sorry for the delay, only just seen your post. For my Tata roof they supplied, 3 tools. Eaves closer, Stubai pliers and Flange mate. I also bought left and right off set tin snips. Best bit was Makita 136mm 30 tooth metal blade for circular saw, I cut all the panels with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNF Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 15/02/2019 at 09:29, JamesP said: Hi Russell Sorry for the delay, only just seen your post. For my Tata roof they supplied, 3 tools. Eaves closer, Stubai pliers and Flange mate. I also bought left and right off set tin snips. Best bit was Makita 136mm 30 tooth metal blade for circular saw, I cut all the panels with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNF Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi Can I ask how you like your TATA roof, and which one you went for, we are just researching different roofing options. We are going for an industrial roof appearance. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 8 hours ago, BNF said: Hi Can I ask how you like your TATA roof, and which one you went for, we are just researching different roofing options. We are going for an industrial roof appearance. Thanks Hi there, very happy so far with the roof. I chose it because I could fit myself and it was within my budget. Lots of other options on the Forum here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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