Cutting Hole In Gutter

Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.

Cutting hole in gutter.

Gutter repair patches are made of rubberized asphalt and are typically around 4 by 6 in 10 by 15 cm in size. The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. 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. 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. Place the gutter section upside down on a solid work surface.

Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. How to cut a vinyl gutter step 1. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

So long as the patch fits the inside of your gutter it s not necessary to cut it. How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.

This one came with holes in it for rivets.