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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast
I have a similar style roof. I also have easy access to the attic, making it easy to look at the inside of the gable ends. If you can't get in your attic for what ever reason, you are stuck guessing. If you feel like you are getting in over your head, a carpenter may save you from serious damage to your home.
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No, I don't have an attic, so only have the outside as a reference.
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I would expect to find trim board or siding (typically Cedar here in Seattle) over the rafter which in my case is Douglas Fir from the late 40's or early 50's. I would not count on lap siding to have the strength to hold screws in a storm. You are on the right track to put threads into a structural member such as a stud or rafter. Seal with a quality caulk (I prefer paint-able caulk, not Silicone, which will not hold paint) to prevent water leaking in though the fastener penetrations.
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Yeah, the house was also built in the 50s, mostly from pine/fir, so I wouldn't even think of attempting to secure it from only that.
Maybe I'm just SOL? I mean, if there's no stud there, how is a carpenter going to help, outside of reframing the house or something?
Maybe I'd just be better off settling for a second mounting option? There really isn't a second option, sans a tripod which I _really_ wanted to avoid because of the steep pitch of the roof.
Thanks again,
Dave