Mounting question "under-the-eave"

[be236]

I realize that mounting antenna in clear sky and highest possible is mostly best, like on a rooftop.

However, if there was 2nd best option of mounting "under the eave from hanging rafters," meaning the back of the antenna (eg, HD9032 antenna gives this mounting choice a possibility) is against the side of the house, about 1 feet away, will the house siding attenuate the signal, more so than if it was just clear air to the back of the antenna (assuming the front is aimed with a somewhat clear shot of the towers)?

[MisterMe]

This website (http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/siting.html) shows how TV signals--both VHF and UHF--propagate near buildings and trees.

[Tower Guy]

However, the back of the antenna (eg, HD9032 antenna gives this mounting choice a possibility) is against the side of the house, about 1 feet away, will the house siding attenuate the signal,

As long as the signal from the TV station sees the antenna without going through the eaves, there will be no attenuation.