Fascia or old mast????

[curbie]

Will DISH attach a mast to the fascia(?, the vertical 2x6 that runs along the underside edge of the roof line)? I've bolted a 2x12 to the fascia to provide larger footprint.

If not, will they mount to my existing mast (Sony single LNB installed ~1999)?

Thanks.

[litzdog911]

Welcome to DBSTalk!

You mean "DirecTV", not "Dish", right?

At any rate, a fascia board is probably not an ideal mounting surface for the newer 5-LNB satellite dish. Is that where your current Sony dish is installed?

They can't use the same mast because the newer dish uses a larger diameter mast and "monopoles" to provide added support.

Is it not possible to mount to your siding, or using a pole mount?

[houskamp]

or they make eve mounts.. mounts to eve and side of house ("J" shape).

[randyk47]

My Slimline is mounted on my fascia. I too started with a solid 2"x6" and sistered a primed and painted 2"x10" over that. I made sure that the fascia was well attached to the rafter ends using 4" deck screws. The mount is lag screwed through both of the sistered boards and I did use the monopoles. My dish isn't going anywhere and it's been tested with lots of high winds this winter. I have a stucco covered house for siding and I'm against drilling holes in my roof (plus I can't believe it would be any stronger than what I've come up with) so I find those less an option than the fascia. A pole mount is not possible mainly because of living on basically solid rock (maybe 8"-12" of top soil) and LOS issues from ground level. It was DirecTV installer who first used a fascia board for my very first dish back in 1999 and 4 dishes and 2 houses later I've stuck with that location without a bit of trouble.

[raoul5788]

My Slimline is mounted on my fascia. I too started with a solid 2"x6" and sistered a primed and painted 2"x10" over that. I made sure that the fascia was well attached to the rafter ends using 4" deck screws. The mount is lag screwed through both of the sistered boards and I did use the monopoles. My dish isn't going anywhere and it's been tested with lots of high winds this winter. I have a stucco covered house for siding and I'm against drilling holes in my roof (plus I can't believe it would be any stronger than what I've come up with) so I find those less an option than the fascia. A pole mount is not possible mainly because of living on basically solid rock (maybe 8"-12" of top soil) and LOS issues from ground level. It was DirecTV installer who first used a fascia board for my very first dish back in 1999 and 4 dishes and 2 houses later I've stuck with that location without a bit of trouble.

If the lag bolts go well into the rafter tails and not the lookouts (the horizontal pieces the soffit attaches to) then it is likely very strong.

[randyk47]

I know what you mean Raoul and I definitely hit the rafter ends, not the lookouts. We could see them through the soffit venting screen.

[raoul5788]

I know what you mean Raoul and I definitely hit the rafter ends, not the lookouts. We could see them through the soffit venting screen.

:up:

[randyk47]

I think the point is that there are a variety of mounting options. Not all are good, better, or best for every situation. Living in the southwest brings on some special problems like lots of stucco siding, metal/clay/ceramic roofs, rock, etc. Installation is not a "tube sock", one size does not fit all.

[Elephanthead]

I am changing the siding on my house from cedar to cement board, I am planing on installing a couple of 4 X 4 on each side of the stud the dish is mounted to so I can replace car engines with it.

[raoul5788]

I think the point is that there are a variety of mounting options. Not all are good, better, or best for every situation. Living in the southwest brings on some special problems like lots of stucco siding, metal/clay/ceramic roofs, rock, etc. Installation is not a "tube sock", one size does not fit all.

You can use a tube sock to install a dish?:p

[randyk47]

It's about the only thing I haven't seen suggested here. :D

[houskamp]

http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?prod=KAUEM1

[randyk47]

Houskamp - That probably works fine if you have an open soffit. Since mine are closed this was not an option. This same company has a mount that would have worked in my situation but I wasn't aware of it at the time I "engineered" my solution or I might have at least considered their mount. The only thing is my solution cost me all of $10 max. :)

[Mike Huss]

Mine is mounted to the fascia, it works just fine. FWIW I have 2x6 fascia boards. It is mounted down at the bottom though (whatever that area is called), not at some middle spot in the fascia. I've got a picture around here somewhere, I'll add it to my post if I can find it.

Here's the pic:

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6744&d=1165541150

[raoul5788]

Mine is mounted to the fascia, it works just fine. FWIW I have 2x6 fascia boards. It is mounted down at the bottom though (whatever that area is called), not at some middle spot in the fascia. I've got a picture around here somewhere, I'll add it to my post if I can find it.

Here's the pic:

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6744&d=1165541150

FYI, that's not a fascia, it's a return from the rake board, which is sometimes called a rake fascia. Depending on how it's framed, your install could last a lifetime, or come down tomorrow. I'm hoping for the former. Did you look under the facing to see what it looks like?

[Mike Huss]

FYI, that's not a fascia, it's a return from the rake board, which is sometimes called a rake fascia. Depending on how it's framed, your install could last a lifetime, or come down tomorrow. I'm hoping for the former. Did you look under the facing to see what it looks like?

Oh, it's solid. I apologize for not knowing the proper terms. I've had that piece of metal fascia behind it off when I replaced the old piece that was beat up from the old Phase III dish install. It's all 2x construction lumber in that corner that is tied in to the roof trusses. I honestly don't remember how it is constructed behind there, but I remember that as the rough-in carpenters were framing it looked like a perfect and strong spot to mount a dish.

Also, we've had a couple storms with 70 mph winds and the dish hasn't moved. We've had NUMEROUS ones with 50 mph winds and nothing has changed.

[raoul5788]

:up: :up:

[t_h]

I am changing the siding on my house from cedar to cement board, I am planing on installing a couple of 4 X 4 on each side of the stud the dish is mounted to so I can replace car engines with it.

I wouldnt recommend using the dish to replace car engines...

[raoul5788]

I wouldnt recommend using the dish to replace car engines...

Maybe a lightweight Ford or Chevy, but definitely not a Studebaker! They are heavy!:D

[curbie]

What about using a galvanized vent pipe to mount your dish?

[VaJim]

My Slimline is mounted on my fascia.

Randy: Got my Slimeline yesterday. Installer put it in the fascia, a few inches over from the old bracket. Have you had any issues with yours?

[randyk47]

None. My dish has been up for almost a year. I've gone through all sorts of weather....at least weather that we get here in San Antonio which this winter has been dry but extremely windy....with no slippage or lose of alignment. By the way....we moved from Northern Virginia (Reston) to San Antonio 5 years ago. Best move we ever made.

[ironwood]

What about using a galvanized vent pipe to mount your dish?

As long as it is solid and proper size go ahead its a perfect solution because you dont drill any holes in the roof or facia.