Cutting Metal Gutters

Always wear proper safety gear such as protective goggles and gloves when working with metal shears.

Cutting metal gutters.

Fit the miter saw with a carbide tipped finish blade for cutting through metal but this is the fastest and most efficient tool for cutting through any type of gutter material. Use the old adage measure twice and cut once then turn the gutter upside down on the table and mark it all the way around. Place the gutter on the miter saw table. Properly installing the gutters around your home will reduce leaks increasing the efficiency of your home s gutter system.

You ll thank me later. Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter. Metal shears can be dangerous if not used properly. Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner.

Metal gutters divert rainwater from your roof to the ground. Miter saw miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Proceed to cut down along the side of the aluminum gutter repeat the process to cut down along the other side of the aluminum gutter.