Mounting a tripod on my house

[Zeus]

I have a antenna tripod type mount. Usually used for TV antennas. I want to use it for my base antenna. My question is. What should I do when mounting it to the roof of my house to ensure the roof don't leak when I'm done? I'm thinking rubber washers, and lag screws. But I want a second opinion, the last thing I need is a leaky roof. That would really impress the wife!!

ZEUS

[Big Hit]

I just gooped everything up with silicone after I put up my satellite dishes. Five years later, no problems with either one.

[TexasBandit]

I always use black roofing tar under the pad's of the feet and over the top when it is all bolted down... silicone works too

[Guest]

i have always used tar under and on top of the feet also

[Bootlegger]

Can you put a Maco on a tripod on a roof with the ground radials the antenna has. I am planning on using a tripod also and need to see if a Maco V5/8 will work OK. Any issues with not having it over the soil as far as RF or counterpoise. Thanks

[Phaze91460]

I'm a roofer ( among other things ), dont use silly cone ! use a product like NP1 under the pads and screws.