How To Cut Gutter Downspout Hole

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.

How to cut gutter downspout hole.

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. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Keep your thick work gloves on. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil.

Cut the downspout with your. Trace around the inside of the outlet to mark the downspout hole on the gutter. Make sure the patch is large enough to overlap the hole by at least 1 in 2 5 cm on all sides. How to cut a downspout into a gutter.

Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. This one came with holes in it for rivets. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. How to cut and install a gutter outlet.

You can also use a hammer and cold chisel to cut the hole. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. 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.

Drill a inch diameter hole through the center of the circular outline. Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer. Hook the tape measure. Step 1 find the right location.

Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape. How to cut a downspout step 1.