Cutting Hole In Gutter For Downpipe

You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade.
Cutting hole in gutter for downpipe. How to cut and install a gutter outlet. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. This one came with holes in it for rivets.
Step 3 cut the tracing for the connector with a pair of sheet metal cutters. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Center the connector around the hole and trace the outside of the connector with the pencil. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
Step 2 drill four holes.