tecker201022 Jul 2016 20:37Hi,
we are going to install a satellite dish system on our townhouse and want to get a rafter mount for it. According to the carpentry company, the rafter spacing is no more than 1 meter (3.3 feet), so we will use the Herkules 48/900 B model, as it supports rafter widths up to 120 cm (47 inches).
But how exactly does this work? Is this usually done by the roofer if agreed with them in advance (I have already sent an email to ours and am waiting for a reply), or can it safely be done by ourselves? This surely needs to happen after the roof has been covered, removing the relevant roof tiles to attach the rafter mount, right? We have also ordered a special roof tile designed for satellite installations. Running the satellite cables is another issue, as they need to pass through the roof as well. Maybe someone could kindly explain the approximate procedure.
Thank you very much
we are going to install a satellite dish system on our townhouse and want to get a rafter mount for it. According to the carpentry company, the rafter spacing is no more than 1 meter (3.3 feet), so we will use the Herkules 48/900 B model, as it supports rafter widths up to 120 cm (47 inches).
But how exactly does this work? Is this usually done by the roofer if agreed with them in advance (I have already sent an email to ours and am waiting for a reply), or can it safely be done by ourselves? This surely needs to happen after the roof has been covered, removing the relevant roof tiles to attach the rafter mount, right? We have also ordered a special roof tile designed for satellite installations. Running the satellite cables is another issue, as they need to pass through the roof as well. Maybe someone could kindly explain the approximate procedure.
Thank you very much
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Bauexperte22 Jul 2016 22:35Good evening,
take a look here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/pflichtfelder.15592/
and please update your profile; then your replies will surely work better 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
take a look here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/pflichtfelder.15592/
and please update your profile; then your replies will surely work better 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
tecker201024 Jul 2016 19:19I have done it ..
tecker201026 Jul 2016 15:03After speaking with the roofers, the correct procedure seems to be mounting the mast into the rafters before covering the roof. This way, the roofers can properly seal and insulate the penetration right away (keyword: vapor barrier). Ideally, you choose a rafter through which the cables can be guided inside the mast pipe and then easily enter the roof. The mast is sealed at the top with a rubber gasket, and this usually works well.
At the moment, I haven’t decided whether to do it this way or switch to a wall mounting. Online you can find pros and cons for both options. We have a roof hatch and the opportunity to mount everything properly on the roof. Wall mounting is less work and somewhat cheaper, but means drilling into the facade, visual drawbacks, and thermal bridging. What do you think?
At the moment, I haven’t decided whether to do it this way or switch to a wall mounting. Online you can find pros and cons for both options. We have a roof hatch and the opportunity to mount everything properly on the roof. Wall mounting is less work and somewhat cheaper, but means drilling into the facade, visual drawbacks, and thermal bridging. What do you think?
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Peanuts7427 Jul 2016 08:58I also think the facade doesn’t look good (to put it mildly).
I built a custom structure that would probably withstand any hurricane, even if the roof tiles have already blown off, but I would still try to run the cable inside the mast. There are mast caps for the top, a kind of cover.
Even during the storms this year, they were completely sealed for us. To seal around the mast and the roof tile passing through, I used self-adhesive sealing tape, and so far, no issues...
I built a custom structure that would probably withstand any hurricane, even if the roof tiles have already blown off, but I would still try to run the cable inside the mast. There are mast caps for the top, a kind of cover.
Even during the storms this year, they were completely sealed for us. To seal around the mast and the roof tile passing through, I used self-adhesive sealing tape, and so far, no issues...
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