Cutting A Gutter Downspout

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Cutting a gutter downspout.

When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions. Hook the tape measure. Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting. Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips.

Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. How to cut a downspout step 1. Place your tape measure at the flat of the main.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Cut the downspout with your. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil.

Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw. Step 2 drill four holes. Away from the cutting area to prevent injury.

Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.