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.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. 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. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.

Hook the tape measure. Place your tape measure at the flat of the main. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.

How to cut a downspout step 1. 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. Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability.

Cut the downspout with your. Away from the cutting area to prevent injury. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw.