At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets.
Cutting aluminum rain gutters.
If you have difficulty cutting with the tin snips make another cut 1 to 2 inches away from the cut line with the alternate hand snip.
Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section with an inside or outside corner piece.
Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips.
Mark the cut length onto the bottom of the aluminum gutter which should be facing up with the tape measure and.
Extend the cut mark.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
Let go of the trigger when through and then pull the saw back up to its starting position.
How to cut aluminum gutters step 1.
If the section of the gutter you are discarding is on your left use the right hand tin snips and vice versa if the discarded section is on right.
Cut all the way through at a consistent speed.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
Use the old adage measure twice and cut once then turn the gutter upside down on the table and mark it all the way around.
Grab one side of the gutter and lower the saw slowly to the gutter.
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.
Miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters.
Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
Place the length of aluminum gutter flat on the worktable with the top of the aluminum gutter resting on the.
Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.
Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap.
