Cutting Hole In Gutter

Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.

Cutting hole in gutter.

How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Step 1 find the right location. If you do want to trim it down with scissors though make sure it s at least 1 5 in 3 8 cm larger than the hole on all sides.

Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Use the measurement to mark the location for the cut on the piece of. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

Step 2 drill four holes. If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area. Measure out how much gutter is needed by measuring the distance for the section of rain gutter between the end. How to cut a vinyl gutter step 1.

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape. Place the gutter section upside down on a solid work surface. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges.

So long as the patch fits the inside of your gutter it s not necessary to cut it.