How To Shorten Gutters

Use the edge of the combination square to extend the pencil mark around both sides of the gutter.

How to shorten gutters.

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. 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. Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom. Steps for how to cut gutters.

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. For example if you are making the main cut with right hand tin snips you will make the second cut with left handed tin snips. As an alternative to installing the outlet fittings you can. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections. Cut along the marked line you placed on the aluminum gutter starting at the flange turning inward toward the opening of the aluminum gutter. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. If the gutter continues around a corner cut the appropriate angle typically 45 degrees on that end.

Cut gutter section to length with hacksaw and aviation snips or with a 12 inch power miter saw fitted with a carbide tipped finish blade as shown. If your gutters are steel buy steel roll flashing because galvanized steel corrodes aluminum. Flip a section of aluminum gutter upside down and set it on the table. Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter.

Bend the gutter and cut the bottom. Measure the length that you need to cut and make a pencil mark on the bottom of the gutter. Watch this video to learn more about diy gutter repairs and gutter guards for your home. Watch and learn how and stop.

Cut a starter hole in the gutter with a chisel drill or sabre saw and nibble out the finished opening with tin snips. Make sure you place the second cut on the piece of gutter you will be discarding. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Set up a work table.