Cutting Hole In Gutter

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.

Cutting hole in gutter.

So long as the patch fits the inside of your gutter it s not necessary to cut it. Place the gutter section upside down on a solid work surface. Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter. This one came with holes in it for rivets.

Measure out how much gutter is needed by measuring the distance for the section of rain gutter between the end. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. Step 1 find the right location.

The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter. Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant. Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

How to cut a downspout into a gutter. Gutter repair patches are made of rubberized asphalt and are typically around 4 by 6 in 10 by 15 cm in size. Step 2 drill four holes. Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.

How to cut a vinyl gutter step 1.