Cutting A Gutter Downspout

Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.

Cutting a gutter downspout.

Step 1 find the right location. Transfer your measurement to the downspout and make a mark on both sides with your pencil. When using a jigsaw as with any saw follow all proper safety precautions. Measure from the bottom of the main gutter to the ground.

Opt for a workbench and clamps for extra stability. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Away from the cutting area to prevent injury. Once you have marked the correct length on the downspout lay it down on a flat surface that has the proper clearance for cutting.

Watch and learn how and stop. How to cut a downspout step 1. Or if you have a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade handy you can get a perfectly clean cut with the jigsaw. 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. Place your tape measure at the flat of the main. Cutting downspout is easy and you can handle all the cutting with a simple pair of tin snips. Wear protective glasses and gloves and keep all loose jewelry hair etc.

Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.