hole filling

[logger31]

I see a possiblity that because my new dish has to face 101 degrees that i will have to remove my mast supporting my current dish. Would installers ever bring along hole filler or putty to cover those holes from where the mast once was since it will have to be moved.

 

[dishcomm]

I see a possiblity that because my new dish has to face 101 degrees that i will have to remove my mast supporting my current dish. Would installers ever bring along hole filler or putty to cover those holes from where the mast once was since it will have to be moved.

you can ask the tech to fill the holes for you. Do not expect the tech to accept any liability for this. If it leaks, it's on you.

 

[logger31]

you can ask the tech to fill the holes for you. Do not expect the tech to accept any liability for this. If it leaks, it's on you.

I am thinking that spackle filling will work for this.

 

[Mike500]

I am thinking that spackle filling will work for this.

It depends on what you are filling.......

 

[logger31]

It depends on what you are filling.......

these holes are in siding on my house.

 

[Mike500]

these holes are in siding on my house.

Depends on the siding material......

 

[logger31]

Depends on the siding material......

I believe its either vinyl or wood.

 

[iwc5893]

In cases like yours, I would remove the mast but leave the foot plate in place. If you wanted to remove the foot plate, then you could accept the liability for any possible leaks that were created. In addition, mounting to vinyl siding is not allowed for the company I worked for.

 

[logger31]

In cases like yours, I would remove the mast but leave the foot plate in place. If you wanted to remove the foot plate, then you could accept the liability for any possible leaks that were created. In addition, mounting to vinyl siding is not allowed for the company I worked for.

yeah i know thing is i am getting the outside of my house painted next month and i don't want the holes showing through.

 

[rockaway1836]

I believe its either vinyl or wood.

If it's vinyl or wood, take a trip to Home Depot and get yourself some silicone. Do your best to match the color or go with clear. Spackle is not waterproof.

 

[iwc5893]

You could always ask to borrow the installer's silicone.

 

[logger31]

You could always ask to borrow the installer's silicone.

Im really thinking at this point that it is wood. anyway thanks for the advice. I might write more about how it goes when i get my D* Dish installed saturday.

 

[Mike500]

Auto body filler is the perfect filler for wood.

Minwax made a high performance body filler at one time. It was basically auto body filler. It is a polyester compound filled with talc. It sticks well, sands well and holds paint well. It does not rot and it's termite and waterproof.

Plastic Wood is also a good filler for wood.

 

[logger31]

Auto body filler is the perfect filler for wood.

Minwax made a high performance body filler at one time. It was basically auto body filler. It is a polyester compound filled with talc. It sticks well, sands well and holds paint well. It does not rot and it's termite and waterproof.

Plastic Wood is also a good filler for wood.

Might try that out if i need to thanks mike:up