Satellite dish in the roof

Bluefish

I have recently moved into a new house that is three stories high with close proximity on both side to the neighbours. I have had sky installers out a number of times (including the special installation unit) to try an install but each time it has failed. Due to the location of the house to the satellite the only option is on the front of the house.

One option that has been floated is a satellite dish embedded into the roof. Apparently you cut a three and a half inch hole in the roof and there is equipment that can be fitted from the attic.

Anyone have any experience of such equipment or a picture of it fitted?

Bluefish

Johnboy1951

I don't think I would fancy altering the roof ..... in any case is that not also forward facing so the same planning issues would apply?

Is there not sufficient room for a dish on one side of the house facing forward?

Is there room for a mounting pole on the gable of the house so that the dish could be mounted over the roof line?

CalamariFritti

I agree cutting hole in the roof doesn't sound like a good idea. What about rain and wind and whatnot?

NIMAN

Never heard of it. Ever.

Alun

It's pretty much the only way it's done in Germany. Google "Dachsparrenhalter".

Thurston?

CalamariFritti wrote: »

I agree cutting hole in the roof doesn't sound like a good idea. What about rain and wind and whatnot?

It would be flashed-in some way, like everything else that comes through a roof ...

The Cush

Bill Wright article - www.wrightsaerials.tv/articles/whatsat-through-the-roof.pdf

example of kit required - http://www.satelliteandaerialsupplies.com/product/?s=mz60-roof-flashing-pole-entry-kit-lead-tile-for-60mm-236-inch-mast

CalamariFritti

Alun wrote: »

It's pretty much the only way it's done in Germany. Google "Dachsparrenhalter".

You're right. Silly me. I misunderstood completely what the OP was on about. I somehow read 'embedded' as in make it disappear into the roof. :pac:

Johnboy1951

I would much prefer to have the dish mount bolted to something stronger than roofing timbers one often finds in Ireland, particularly in windy conditions one often finds here.

CalamariFritti

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I would mush prefer to have the dish mount bolted to something stronger than roofing timbers one often finds in Ireland, particularly in windy conditions one often finds here.

I think thats what Alun is on about. I bet you can't actually do that. Slabs aren't really designed to carry any load.

Thurston?

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I would mush prefer to have the dish mount bolted to something stronger than roofing timbers one often finds in Ireland, particularly in windy conditions one often finds here.

I don't think anyone is suggesting they're definitely going to use 1 of those German yokes, just bolted to the roof joists.

I'd imagine the only off-the-shelf part needed/highly recommended is whatever seals around the pole.

Johnboy1951

CalamariFritti wrote: »

I think thats what Alun is on about. I bet you can't actually do that. Slabs aren't really designed to carry any load.

Dunno what you mean by slabs

The pole assembly referred to is bolted to the roofing timbers (joists) with the pole protruding through a hole in the roof.

Maybe if some strengthening timbers were used to take the strain of the dish in windy weather it might be successful.

IMO though such wind would move the dish and pole and the hole through the roof would soon lose its water seal.

Thurston? wrote:

I don't think anyone is suggesting they're definitely going to use 1 of those German yokes, just bolted to the roof joists.

I'd imagine the only off-the-shelf part needed/highly recommended is whatever seals around the pole.

I think that is what is being considered.
Not something I would favour because of potential difficulties maintaining the seal in the roof.

NIMAN

Just Googled it, and well its not what I had imagined either.

Its still a satellite dish sticking up out of roof, not much less of an eyesore that how they currently look.

Anyway, in the future they will be a thing of the past, as I think Sky have plans to deliver all their TV via internet in the future.

Johnboy1951

NIMAN wrote: »

Just Googled it, and well its not what I had imagined either.

Its still a satellite dish sticking up out of roof, not much less of an eyesore that how they currently look.

Anyway, in the future they will be a thing of the past, as I think Sky have plans to deliver all their TV via internet in the future.

The Sky service is not the only reason to have a Satellite dish.
If Sky disappeared in the morning we would all still be able to receive TV from Satellite. (I sometimes wish they would collapse)


Alternatives to poking a hole in the roof to mount the Satellite dish:-

If the chimney is in good condition then mount it to that.

If there is not sufficient room between buildings then place the pole on the gable and put the dish in over the roof.

Use a flat panel 'dish' which could be mounted on the front of the building or chimney and blend in.

decor58

Bluefish wrote:

Anyone have any experience of such equipment or a picture of it fitted?

Have seen these used quite a bit in Germany, they seemed quite plentiful. Saw them in a woodies type store there, it's a complete tile type of unit.

irishgeo

sky official installers cant work above the roof line or on chimleys

Thurston?

irishgeo wrote: »

sky official installers cant work above the roof line

OP mentions the 'special installation unit'.