Cutting A Gutter Downspout

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Cutting a gutter downspout.

Hook the tape measure. Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc. Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips. Step 2 drill four holes.

Away from the cutting area to prevent injury. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.

How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.

The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions.

Step 1 find the right location. Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting. Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability.