How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
Cutting hole in gutter for downpipe.
Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
How to cut and install a gutter outlet.
Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
Step 3 cut the tracing for the connector with a pair of sheet metal cutters.
Center the connector around the hole and trace the outside of the connector with the pencil.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade.
Step 1 find the right location.