Cutting Metal Gutters

Step 4 adjust the angle of the saw if the gutter goes on a corner.

Cutting metal gutters.

Metal gutters divert rainwater from your roof to the ground. You ll thank me later. Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter. Proceed to cut down along the side of the aluminum gutter repeat the process to cut down along the other side of the aluminum gutter.

Fit the miter saw with a carbide tipped finish blade for cutting through metal but this is the fastest and most efficient tool for cutting through any type of gutter material. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Miter saw miter saws are the most common tool used for cutting gutters especially metal and plastic gutters. With no gutters rain would run off your roof in a sheet soaking anyone walking under your eave with water.

Hold the gutter firmly against the fence of the table the short wall at the back of the table that makes it possible to cut straight lines. Metal gutters can be cut with aviation tin snips. Always wear proper safety gear such as protective goggles and gloves when working with metal shears. Properly installing the gutters around your home will reduce leaks increasing the efficiency of your home s gutter system.