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MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON BRICK
"Brick" is defined as a solid brick wall or other structure. This does not
include brick facing that is used on some buildings over the main structure. If
you are mounting the satellite antenna on brick facing, see Mounting the
Antenna on Siding on page 6-16.
You can mount the satellite antenna on a
solid brick wall.
ࡗ The surface must be flat and even.
ࡗ The mortar between the bricks should be in good to excellent condition. The satellite
antenna foot should be mounted on several bricks. As the wind tugs on the satellite
antenna, the foot will put heavy pressure (several hundred pounds) on those bricks in
different directions. Loose or weakened mortar may allow the bricks to shift, changing the
dish angle and reception quality, and possibly damaging the satellite antenna and the
building. The installed satellite antenna could also hasten the deterioration of old mortar.
ࡗ To mount the satellite antenna on brick, make sure that all of the fasteners are set into
the brick, not into the mortar between the bricks. Use materials necessary to follow the
local building codes.
Materials Required
ࡗ 4 wall anchors, 1/4”
ࡗ 4 machine bolts, 1/4” x 3”
Tools Required
ࡗ drill
ࡗ 1/2” masonry drill bit
ࡗ 7/16” socket or box-end
wrench
ࡗ bubble level or plumb line
ࡗ pencil
Starting Your Installation
Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites
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