Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.
How to cut a hole in a gutter.
Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole.
If you need to move the downspout on a gutter you ll need four quarter inch screws some polyurethane sealant a pre fabricated pipe band and a standard raz.
How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Make sure the patch is large enough to overlap the hole by at least 1 in 2 5 cm on all sides.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
Keep your thick work gloves on.
Step 1 find the right location.
Step 2 drill four holes.
If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat against the inside of the gutter and over the hole cut it down to size with your metal snips.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
This one came with holes in it for rivets.
Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.