Cutting A Gutter Downspout

The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.

Cutting a gutter downspout.

Watch and learn how and stop. Step 1 find the right location. When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions. Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc.

Away from the cutting area to prevent injury. Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground.

Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw. Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability.

How to cut a downspout step 1. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.

Hook the tape measure. Step 2 drill four holes. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.