How To Cut A Gutter Downspout

How to cut a downspout into a gutter.

How to cut a gutter downspout.

Step 3 cut with miter saw. Before you cut the downspout you will want to have a line on all four sides of the vinyl gutter. Turn on the saw and carefully run it through the. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.

Place your tape measure at the flat of the main. Place the rain gutter downspout on the miter saw table and line up the marker line with the saw blade. If you re using tin snips you ll want to use one of shears to poke a hole in the downspout along the line you ve marked when you measured. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil.

Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. How to cut a downspout step 1. Use the square to transfer the line all the way around the gutter. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.

Hook the tape measure. This method doesn t produce the cleanest results. Cut the downspout with your. Then work the tin snips through the downspout and cut along the line until you ve completely cut through the downspout.

Step 1 find the right location. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade.