Can I mount my satellite dish directly on my roof?

I am having trouble with my satellite installation. I can't mount my dish on the wall because it doesn't fit the dishnetwork specifications( skew, az, elevat...) Is it safe to mount my dish directly on my roof (which is not flat, its at an angle) ? If so what would I need? and will there be any leaks?? Please someone help me I have standard shingles on my roof

Public Comments

1. Our dish is on our roof.
2. You definitely should not mount it directly to the roof. Anything going through the shingles will cause leakage problems. Mine is actually mounted to bracket that is attached to the side of the hosue and extends out past the eaves. If your doing it yourself, go the hardware store and look at the mounting brackets used for exterior antennas. You should be able to find somethinhg that would mount to the side of the house. I have seen some brackets that mount to the exhaust pipe on the roof of your house too.
3. I agree with Jester. I see a lot of homes with dishes mounted on the roof. That is a leak waiting to happen. As Jester recommended, use some brackets and mount off the side of the house or on an exhaust vent. The roof won't leak right away but over time it will.
4. I'd be REAL CONCERNED about leaks.....IS there any chance you can mount it IN YOUR YARD?? The DISH NETWORK's dish is really large and bulky....I'm more afraid of Wind shear taking out your roof in the middle of a Major rainstorm. All you really need is a good southwestern angle to the sky....