Away from the cutting area to prevent injury.
Cutting a gutter downspout.
Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
How to cut a downspout step 1.
Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips.
Hook the tape measure.
Step 1 find the right location.
Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc.
Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.
Cut the downspout with your.
Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground.
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 2 drill four holes.
Watch and learn how and stop.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil.