Home built in 1928 but probably renovated at least once or twice before I became the new owner 2005. Satellite dish is about 40 pounds. Can I mount the dish anywhere or is it important to find the strongest exterior wall of the house?
2006-09-23 11:18:32 · 8 answers · asked by Paladin_Slayer 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I plan to add this satellite dish to the side of my house. But I previously never considered the roof. Based on the ideas below, I might explore that possibility.
2006-09-26 04:02:00 · update #1
Are you mounting this to the roof or on the side of the house?
If your going to mount to an ashfault roof you typically need 5/16 X 2.5 Inch Lag Bolts.
On the satellite Dish mount there are typically 6 mounting holes, 3 on the top and 3 on the bottom. The 2 holes in the middle of the mount should go directly into a rafter,. and then the 4 holes on either side go in to the roof simply to stableize the mount.
Depending on the condition of the roof, it could be possible to get away with just installing 4 lag bolts and not having to locate the rafter in the roof. To install it this way the roof needs to be pretty solid.
As far as installing the lag bolts, keep in mind these lag bolts will typically require a 1/2 Inch socket. If you go to Home Depot you can get an adaptor so you can install the lag bolts with your drill. The other way you can do it is that you can lightly tap them into the roof with a hammer about 1/4 of an inch and then once you get the hole started you can tighten it with a wratchet.
Other than that, be sure to seal everything with clear silicone sealent before your done to prevent leaks.
If your going into Brick, I would recommend using Tapcon Blue Cement screws.
Now I don't know what type of Dish this is, but a typical Dish weights about 10-15 pounds. Being that it weighs 40 pounds, the mount might come with stabelizer arms, I would highly recommend you use them.
Check out satelliteguys.us for more tips
2006-09-24 11:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by metrodish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try to mount it out reach, but you can mount it low. When I moved into this house I couldn't get signal due to all the trees. I finally noticed a hole in the line with where the satellite is, so I got a compass and protractor to see if feasible. Turns out that was the only place I could mount it, with a only a small window to the line of sight. It turned out I needed a post about ten feet away from the house at about 8' Any lower or higher, any other spot wouldn't work. Just too many big trees. I would try to go higher than 5-6 feet if possible. But if that's where it needs to be, low to the ground, then yeah, then that is what needs to happen. One thing is it ok with the apartment owner? And the concrete bucket idea would work. It would make moving it latter easy. Of course, it would also make stealing it or just moving it just to screw with you easy, too. Pro's and Con's. BTW, I have switched from Dish to DirecTV also. But to each their own.
2016-03-18 00:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
However you mount it or wherever, I suggest that you use a fastener that has a bolted kind of securing device (nuts and bolts with washers). Lag bolts or screws will work free in wind and vibration etc sometimes.
Bolts with nuts are VERY strong and nearly impossible to break off or through. More likely that the thing you secure it to will break.
So, if you can, bolt that puppy up to the wall by securing through a stud. Also, you can use a combination of lag screw and a bolt on securing device (nut and bolt) together. That's always a good combo too. Makes the installation a bit easier.
Good luck! (Can I come over and watch TV sometime?)
2006-09-23 11:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a choice, mount the dish to the side of the house.You run in to more problems on the roof. Without flashing and proper caulking on the roof you risk water penetration. And because of the age of your house you may have had a wood shingle roof that had skip sheathing which makes it more difficult to find a secure place to mount the dish.
2006-09-30 08:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Steven K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would try to go with an exterior pole that isn't attached to the house. Every time you screw something into the house you are removing a bit of the building's integrity.
2006-09-28 08:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 inch lag bolts, impact wrench,9/16 head, medium setting
2006-09-23 11:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by jamie t 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I had mine install, they install a steel pipe! about 4ft, underground, and about 12 above ground. Make sure there is no trees in the way!!
2006-09-23 11:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by alfonso 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Direct Will Move It For Ya...
2006-09-23 11:29:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋