Removing Satellite Dish and Antenna From Roof

Sounds like you have a rubber, TPO, or EPDM roof, which is a membrane layed over the plywood.

In that case, you’re going to have to be careful cutting through the sealant. You might want to look for a plastic putty knife or scraper. Those might not be so prone to cutting the roof membrane. They can be sharpened with a sander if they get dull or chipped. If you apply a little heat with a hairdryer to the base, the sealant will let go easier.

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NRALIFR wrote:
What type of roof?

I’ve got a seamless aluminum roof, and when I removed mine I made a big patch out of some 12” wide aluminum flashing, and some Eternabond double-stick tape. The double-stick is of course sticky on both sides. I cleaned the roof good, stuck the patch down, and sealed around the perimeter with some Kool-Seal caulk. That was about 15 years ago, and it’s never leaked.

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hey thanks for the reply , im not sure what kind of roof i have honestly but it feels kind of soft. its deff not metal. i have an eagle cap 811

do you recommend any specific tools to remove the sealant and break the seal between the dish and the roof? i was thinking maybe one of those metal tools they use to put spackle on the wall

What type of roof?

I’ve got a seamless aluminum roof, and when I removed mine I made a big patch out of some 12” wide aluminum flashing, and some Eternabond double-stick tape. The double-stick is of course sticky on both sides. I cleaned the roof good, stuck the patch down, and sealed around the perimeter with some Kool-Seal caulk. That was about 15 years ago, and it’s never leaked.

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