Because of the shape of the gutter you can t get your saw down inside the gutter to make the cut so you will have to flip it over and cut from the bottom.
Cut hole in gutter.
Applying a metal patch 1.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
I put some duct tape on the bottom of my saw so i didn t scratch up the bottom of the gutter.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges.
Watch and learn how and stop.
Just set and start ratcheting.
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Step 2 drill four holes.
Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
Get a metal repair patch that matches your gutter material.
Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape.
After the hole was cut i slid the flange in to test the fit.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
Ample throat clearance makes it easy to quickly line up cuts.
Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to.
Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.
Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.
Place the gutter section upside down on a solid work surface.
Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.
In other words buy a repair patch made of the same metal.
If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat.
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.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
Use the measurement to mark the location for the cut on the piece of.
If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area.
Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole.
How to cut a vinyl gutter step 1.
Step 1 find the right location.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
How to add a downspout in an existing gutter.
The ratcheting mechanism and angled punch blade provide a smooth cutting action.
