Cutting Lap Panels

Cutting a lap panel is a simple task that should take about 10 minutes on a 6’ (1830mm) panel.

Lay the panel on the ground and mark the required width on one side of the panel at the top and bottom. Remove the existing batten from the end of the panel and cut the top and bottom battens back to the marked length. Nail the previously removed end batten into the new position.

Carefully turn the panel over and remove the end batten for this side, and proceed to cut the top and bottom battens as before. Now fit the end batten, ensuring the two end battens are properly aligned and nail together. Now the excess section of the panel can be sawn off.

Additional nails are usually required, 40mm x 2.36mm are suitable.