If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide.
How to cut a hole in galvanized gutters.
Cut sheets of galvanized steel using tin snips to fit over any holes larger than the head of a nail.
Step 5 copper gutter.
Step 1 find the right location.
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.
Smooth roofing cement around the hole in the shape of the patch.
Use a small putty knife to spread it like cake frosting away from the hole.
Step 2 drill four holes.
The above solutions are for galvanized gutters.
Aim to replicate the shape of the patch but err on the side of covering too much area with roofing cement rather than too little.
Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes.
Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges.
Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.
This is good for small fixes.
Transfer those measurements to the gutter and cut the downspout holes with a hole saw or with metal shears as shown.
Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
Use the new 3 x 4 in.
If you happen to have copper gutters the repairs are very different.
Pull the tape measure along the length of metal gutter and mark the length you need to cut the gutter with the carpenter s pencil.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
Watch and learn how and stop.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
For small areas and seams that are leaking you will need to re solder the joint or apply a piece of copper flashing cut to fit the hole and solder it into place.
Squeeze a thick bead of roofing cement around the perimeter of the hole.
Drop outlet that you buy with your new downspout as a template to trace an outline for the larger hole.
Hook the back edge to the bracket then hold down the front edge using.
Step 2 rest the base of the carpenter s square against the top edge of the metal gutter and align the blade of the square with the pencil mark you placed on the gutter in step 1.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Wear gloves to protect your hands and use the profile of the gutter to shape the strip of.
