Interesting and valuable thread. I plan on growing a BUD by the end of the year.
Normally, I'd assume there was something on the
Geo Orbit site, if I were in need.
Think I have a few other BUD-only web sites bookmarked, too.
I'd been thinking about a non-penetrating roof mount, on the ground, for a 6' that might come my way.
But an 8' or a bigger BUD would prove a similar problem as the OP.
No real way to brace to the house, no real urge to get roof-high to work on it, either.
Will have to look around and see what I can find that might stick up six feet.
With 5..6 feet in the ground, in a 14" hole filled with cement, does that sound like enough for something as ugly as a Birdview 8½' solid, or a Paraclipse 10' or 12' mesh?
Looks like Mike was recommending 4' hole for 4' height, 18" diameter with a 10' mesh.
Truckracer's numbers are 4' down, 7' up, 18", and 10' dish.
I think I can live with those sort of suggestions. - thanks - :up