Should You Install Your TV Antenna Inside The Roof Space?

The age-old question that any TV antenna specialist gets asked is "Can my antenna be mounted inside the roof space?". Sure, anything can be done, but how good will it work? Should you install your TV antenna inside the roof space?

Why People Install Their Antennas Inside Roof Space?

Back in the day of analogue TV reception, a lot of antennas were hidden inside the roof cavity. They were deemed unsightly or it was thought they would last longer inside the roof out of the elements. But with the introduction of digital TV reception, a lot of these antennas have been replaced with an external, digital spec antenna. Many TV antenna specialists are still called to properties where the existing antenna is inside the roof and the customer is having reception issues. The problem is the current digital signal is very different to the old analogue signal that was transmitted and needs to be captured by an external antenna.

Things To Consider

Roof Surface

Generally, a tile roof will pass the signal without too much degradation. Any sort of sarking or insulation under the tiles will heavily degrade the signal strength. A metal roof will block almost all the incoming signals. It is only in rare cases where signal strength is very strong that reception is possible.

Antenna Position

With in-roof antennas, height is a major factor, even small adjustments in height can yield noticeable improvements. Adjustment is also important so it must be ensured the antenna can point toward the correct direction of the tower in the proposed installation area.

Conclusion

The answer to whether in-roof antennas work is not simply a yes or a no. However, if you want to receive a perfect digital signal, having an antenna installed inside your roof spaces is not advised.

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