Here you can see the shape of the downspout flange i had.
Cutting hole in gutter for downpipe.
Step 4 secure the sleeve to the gutter.
This one came with holes in it for rivets.
Step 3 file the edges and apply sealant.
How to cut a downspout into a gutter.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
Step 2 drill four holes.
Step 1 is to draw the shape of the hole and drill s few holes around that shape.
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.
Step 1 find the right location.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
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.
The first thing you should do is decide where the best place to reconfigure one of your downspouts into a gutter.