Dan Mages
07-05-2014, 4:39 PM
Hi All.
I have joined the ranks of people who have killed the cable box in favor of streaming and broadcast TV. I am about to install an antenna, but I can use some advice on the mount. Our house has a hip roof, so I do not have any gable ends to work with. Our best bet to mount the antenna is either a tripod at the ridge or a wall mount.
The wall mount will have a lesser chance of causing a leak, but there are some caveats. The original clapboards are covered with foam board and vinyl siding. I do not know if I can find a stud to bolt it to. Will the old wood clapboards and the plywood sheathing be enough to securely hold the antenna?
The Roof mount does have the advantage of greater height and flexibility on dialing in the location for the best signal, but I will have to put holes in the roof. I can also add bracing between the rafters for the lag bolts by going in the attic. Will a good dose of roof sealant be enough to seal the bolts and mount from leaking?
Which method do you think will be best? Are there any other methods or considerations, or advice on antenna installation?
Thanks for the help!!
Dan
I have joined the ranks of people who have killed the cable box in favor of streaming and broadcast TV. I am about to install an antenna, but I can use some advice on the mount. Our house has a hip roof, so I do not have any gable ends to work with. Our best bet to mount the antenna is either a tripod at the ridge or a wall mount.
The wall mount will have a lesser chance of causing a leak, but there are some caveats. The original clapboards are covered with foam board and vinyl siding. I do not know if I can find a stud to bolt it to. Will the old wood clapboards and the plywood sheathing be enough to securely hold the antenna?
The Roof mount does have the advantage of greater height and flexibility on dialing in the location for the best signal, but I will have to put holes in the roof. I can also add bracing between the rafters for the lag bolts by going in the attic. Will a good dose of roof sealant be enough to seal the bolts and mount from leaking?
Which method do you think will be best? Are there any other methods or considerations, or advice on antenna installation?
Thanks for the help!!
Dan