Marina asks;

What's the best type of Aerial Bracket to use to Mount my new TV Aerial outdoors?

Our answer;

there are a number of options we offer for mounting a TV Aerial.

Factors to consider when select a TV Aerial mounting bracket

• whether you wish to mount the TV aerial on a Chimney or on a Wall your budget
• your tool set - do you own a roof ladder, drill
• The number of TV aerials you intend to mount
• How high you need to mount the TV aerial to rise above an obstacle

Types of TV Aerial Mounting Bracket

1. Small Satellite Dish Mounting Bracket
   • is the cheapest and simplest option.
   • Mounted with: You will need a drill, a 10mm drill bit & set (qty: 4) of Coach Bolt & Plugs
   • Mounted on: either a Gable end wall or a chimney
   • Suitable to mount: single TV Aerials or Radio Aerials
   • Disadvantages: limited height gain (only about 30cm)
2. Chimney TV Bracket & Galvanised Aerial Mast
   • this is the option most favoured by professional TV installers as it gives the best chance of getting a good signal and comes at a pretty low cos
   • Mounted with: kits contains everything, just need a ratchet, set of sockets & a good set of cutting snips
   • Mounted on: a chimney
   • Suitable to mount: single or multiple TV or Radio Aerial
   • Alternative similar products: for very large poles (3m or more) you could use a double chimney bracket
   • Disadvantages: need to use safety equipment, roof ladders and it takes a certain level of skill to mount correctly
3. Gable Wall Bracket & Galvanised Aerial Mast
   • this option is relatively easy to mount, ideal when there is no chimney and can carry heavy loads
   • Mounted with:You will need a drill, a 14mm drill bit & set (qty: 4) of Shield Anchor Bolts & 2 u bolts
   • Mounted on: on a gable end wall
   • Suitable to mount: single or multiple TV or Radio Aerial - can be used with a variety of pole length
   • Alternative similar products: part of a range of T & K Wall Brackets
   • Disadvantages: this is a more expensive option, you requires owning drill
4. Universal Wall mounting bracket
   • this option is easy to mount, ideal when there is no chimney
   • Mounted with:You will need a drill, You will need a drill, a 10mm drill bit & set (qty: 8) of Coach Bolt & Plugs
   • Mounted on: on a gable end wall
   • Suitable to mount: single or multiple TV or Radio Aerial or satellite dish
   • Disadvantages: this is a more expensive option, you requires owning drill

Note: With each of the products above if you click on the link it will bring you into the the product and will be accompanied by an instructional video on how to install.