Cut Hole In Gutter For Downpipe
This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely.
Cut hole in gutter for downpipe. How to cut and install a gutter outlet. On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve. Step 2 drill four holes in each corner of the outline you made of the sleeve drill one hole. Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.
Then i used a fine tooth metal cutting blade in my jig saw. Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Center the connector around the hole and trace the outside of the connector with the pencil. This one came with holes in it for rivets.