Cutting A Gutter Downspout

Hook the tape measure.
Cutting a gutter downspout. Watch and learn how and stop. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting.
Step 1 find the right location. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil. Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.
Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use. Step 2 drill four holes. Cut the downspout with your. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground. Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips. Away from the cutting area to prevent injury.
Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw. How to cut a downspout step 1.