Install Antenna Tripod On Roof

You can also buy non penetrating mounts that use weights rather than screws to hold them in place.

Install antenna tripod on roof.

How mount an antenna on your roof in order to mount an antenna on your roof without damaging it you should attach the antenna to the gable the fascia or the chimney. Squirt silicon down the hole and around surface replace the tile roof tripod base on the tile and align the screw holes. Apply silicon to roofing screw holes replace the tripod base and put the roof screws back in place by hand. If you feel you need a stronger mounting you can drill holes through the roof locate them on the underside of the roof and install 2x blocks between the roof joists under the drilled holes.

Insert a mast pipe into the tripod and tighten pipe support bolts. Insert two 14g 90mm or 100mm hex head roofing screws into the holes. You are now ready to hook the antenna to the mast using the u bolts provided with the antenna. Pitch pad seals should be installed under the tripod legs.

Using a drill with a medium torque setting selected drive the screws back in. Place the tripod on the roof peak. Whatever you do do not put holes in your roof to attach your antenna. Unfold the tripod legs and loosen pipe support bolts.

Now let s see what we can pull in from 45. Once the tripod is securely fastened to the roof insert the mast into the top of the tripod until it reaches the bottom mast holder bracket. You can then secure the tripod to the blocks using lag screws or machine bolts through w washers nuts. Be sure not to deform the corrugations of the roof by driving too far.

Squirt more silicon over the tops of the screws and smooth with your finger. Tighten the screws until the mast is secure. Squirt a generous amount down the hole and then cover the area surrounding the hole on the surface of the tile.