Damaged Aerial

Have you got a damaged aerial in London that needs to be fixed or replaced?

Then you need the help of the experts like MediaComs. We have trained and experienced professionals who can install, fix and replace your aerials when you need them; just like this aerial that snapped off the pole in East Ham E6 London.

In order to get a strong signal, aerials are often installed on the roof or on the chimney. Because of its location, they are exposed to the harsh weather. They freeze in the winter and ‘baked’ in the summer. This cause both the aerials and the cables to get damaged and some parts of it to be corroded. Aerial masts and poles are also exposed to the strong wind and sometimes tend to snap off if not installed securely or if the wrong pole is used.

Damaged Aerial Poles

If there are different types of aerials available, there are also different types of aerial poles that an aerial installer can use however, the quality of these poles can be contrasting. Take for instance the steel poles. Steel poles are strong and would last for years. However, the part where the pole is cut is unprotected and this is where the rusting usually starts. Once the pole starts to rust, it becomes thinner until it becomes too vulnerable that even a gust of wind can snap it in two.

Alloy poles on the other hand, are rust free. They are more flexible as they move through the wind however, this type of pole can turn out to be more expensive than steel and it’s lighter too.

The aerials and the poles or masts should be securely installed otherwise it can either cause injuries to the people below or the aerial can get misaligned because of the strong wind.  Either way, you will end up having a bad reception at home. Aside from that, it is also important that a substandard material should never be used in any aerial installation projects.

The next time you have concerns with your aerial and satellite dishes, you know who to call. MediaComs will take care of you. We can do aerial repairs in London and we can fix (or replace) your damaged aerial.