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Satellite dishes are still one of the most popular ways to bring your favorite TV stations and channels into your household. Unfortunately, these devices can create immediate or long-term problems for your roofing. If you’re considering installing one, it’s worth knowing these potential problems and how you can deal with them. 

How a Satellite Dish Can Cause Problems for Your Roof

1. Installation & Removal Complications

Roofing and satellite companies have two different specialties and, therefore, should both be consulted when installation, repairs, or removal of either is involved. For example, dish installations could remove or break shingles, leaving your home vulnerable to leaks and water damage. The device could also be too heavy for where it’s placed, creating long-term problems for your roof structure, especially when there is heavy winds, rain, ice, or snow.

2. It Can Void Your Roof Warranty

roofingRoofing plays a vital role in keeping your home safe. And because they are a financial investment, most contractors after a warranty on their work following roof installation or significant repairs. However, installing, relocating, or removing a satellite dish could unintentionally void that. Therefore, always be careful to check the warranty and other related legal documents before these actions are taken. If you have a landlord or live in a community with a homeowners association, check with them for additional information or requirements.

3. It Makes Roof Repairs Challenging

Satellite dishes can be difficult to work around if your shingles or supports are damaged and need to be repaired. To create a perfect seam in your shingles, your dish may need to be temporarily removed. If it isn’t replaced in the exact same spot, your signal could go from perfect to non-existant. This is why roofers typically recommend mounting satellite dishes on top of a sturdy metal or wood pole instead.

 

For roofing consultations related to damage from satellite dish installation or removal, contact Springer Roofing in Kearney, NE. Their contractors are experts in residential roof maintenance, replacements, and repair. Call (308) 237-4498 to get a free estimate or visit their website to learn more about their services.

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