Cutting A Gutter Downspout

Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil.

Cutting a gutter downspout.

Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc. Step 2 drill four holes. Hook the tape measure. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting. Watch and learn how and stop. Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.

Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips. How to cut a downspout step 1. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw.

When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions. Away from the cutting area to prevent injury. Step 1 find the right location. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground.

The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Place your tape measure at the flat of the main. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.