How To Install A Satellite Dish On The Roof

Even a small 18 inch dish can excerpt a lot of force on a dish mast.

How to install a satellite dish on the roof.

Satellite dish installations mast installation. This can be screws or wing nut depending on what it is you want to. When a satellite dish is mounted to your roof it is done so using a footplate that is bolted to the roofing materials and then the dish is slid onto the mast. It is for this reason you see many satellite dish installations on the roofs of houses.

One of the best ways to set up a dish is by anchoring a metal pole in the ground with concrete then mounting the dish on top of it. By adding a rubber membrane the roof is protected from the footplate rubbing and gouging it. Two in the center secured into a wall stud or roof rafter and four secured in the corners of the mount. Satellite dish installers almost automatically go for the roof to guarantee the satellite isn t obstructed.

An alternative satellite dish mounting location is at the top of a sturdy metal or. Fasten the satellite dish mount to the roof using your preferred method of connectors. The mast must be secured to withstand years of wind loading. A dish mast installed on a traditional wood framed structure should be secured with 6 lag screws.

Once the satellite dish is bolted down take some roof compatible sealant and seal the edges and cover the holes you have made to make sure water doesn t get in.