Cut new downspouts using tin snips protect your hands.

How to cut gutters for downspouts. Flip a section of aluminum gutter upside down and set it on the table. Start cutting on the other side, until you reach the bottom once again. Using a hand seamer, bend the inside hem to allow the.

When cutting out sections of downspout, it’s easy to trap or pinch your fingers. Mark and cut the aluminum with a hacksaw or metal cutter. Flip the aluminum section over so that the bottom lies against the surface of your worktable.

First, measure the height of the downspout from the top to the bottom. Insert the top crimped section into the lower section as far as it will go. On the house, i used downspout adapters with leaf guards.

Make sure the level has a pitch. Use longer extensions to make sure you’re getting all that water away from your home. Be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands while cutting.

Set up a work table. In the pictures you can see how i connect the downspouts to my pvc system. Checkout this video below to see.

Cut along the marked line with metal cutting snips. In order to cut a metal gutter downspout, you will need a hacksaw. Splash blocks move water away from your house, reducing the chance that your foundations will be damaged by this water and can help to stop mulch run off.