Rooftops are the protected shield of every building. With the passage of time, new designs of roofing sheets are emerging in the market which provides an aesthetic look to a structure. But the most common thing we can witness in those rooftops are satellite dishes that are mounted over them. Do you know that satellite dishes and rooftops are not a perfect combination? Let’s find out why you shouldn’t mount satellite dish on roofs. 

Reasons you shouldn’t mount a satellite dish on roofs

In recent years, metal roofs have made a sharp comeback in the roofing industry with new features. They are now more attractive; color-coated and provide more resistance to oxidation. Most roofing companies never recommend mounting a satellite dish on roofs. Accordingly, many television companies agree to this proposal. As a result, the new features also can’t avoid the problems which occur by mounting the satellite dishes on the rooftops. The reasons which do not allow mounting a satellite dish on your roofs are as follows: 

• Installation

The time you want to install a satellite dish on your roof means drilling holes on it will be necessary. You shouldn’t mount the satellite dish directly on the metal roof as it won’t remain stable.  In order to stabilize the dish, a metal bracket needs to be fixed, which will further secure with shingles. As a result, it will create a pathway for rainwater to enter your home. 

• Long-term damage to roofs

After installation of a satellite dish on your roof, you may not see the damages instantly but in the long run, the problems will start to reflect. When the wind blows at high speed, it will push and pull the dish and with constant pressure, your roof may face severe damages. To avoid this menace, one should always seek professional assistance while mounting satellite dishes.  

• Nullifies the roof warranty

While installing satellite dishes on rooftops, you may invite a variety of risks. There are sufficient chances that your roof warranty is nullified. As roofing company may not cover the damages that occurred due to dish installation. So, before mounting a dish on your roof, understand the company policy benevolently. Also, make sure you consult an expert to avoid such kind of desecration.  

Conclusion

Since now we are well aware of the consequences which can arise after mounting a satellite dish on roofs. we can easily avoid the mistakes committed earlier. In order to achieve better results without harming the roofs, we can position the dish on a pole mounting next to our home or preferably next to the garage, so that the harsh weather condition will not affect the dish as generally occurs in the rooftops.  

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Dura Roof will enhance the look of your home with their color-coated stylish rooftops. Currently, DuraRoof is operating in the north-eastern region like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, and some places in North Bengal including Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, etc apart from expanding their business in Bhutan also. If you wish to incorporate color coated roof in your dream home, our experts will guide you in choosing a perfect sheet for your roof.