How to cut aluminum gutters step 1.
Best way to cut gutters.
You can bend the gutter slightly to easily make the rest of the cut all the way around to the other side.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
Mark the cut length onto the bottom of the aluminum gutter which should be facing up with the tape measure and.
Place the length of aluminum gutter flat on the worktable with the top of the aluminum gutter resting on the.
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Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
Place the gutter section upside down on a solid work surface.
Beginning where you marked cut all the way down to the bottom side with metal shears.
Use the measurement to mark the location for the cut on the piece of.
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.
Measure out how much gutter is needed by measuring the distance for the section of rain gutter between the end.