Drill through the side of the downspout and into the connector.
Cutting hole in gutter for downspout.
This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely.
How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
Keep your thick work gloves on.
When it comes to getting a hole in the bottom of a gutter for a downspout i m sure the pros have some quick way to punch out the perfect hole in a few seconds but for us home owners we are stuck doing it by hand.
Repeat the drill and rivet on the other side of the downspout to connect it to the main gutter.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
Slide a rivet shaft into the rivet gun.
Here is what worked for me.
If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat against the inside of the gutter and over the hole cut it down to size with your metal snips.
On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve.