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You can start with the CS2 Complete UHF/VHF antenna in the attic and move to the roof later if you choose.

Yes remove the reflector screen inside and outside the attic. And Yes it is Ok to try reception with the metal reflector screen on , inside and outside the attic.

Removing the Reflector Screen from the CS2 Complete UHF/VHF antenna is Easy.

Simple metal and plastic clamps that hold the reflector screen are removed and if you choose , the reflector screen can be put back on with the same Simple metal and plastic clamps and some bolts and nuts. Simple and easy to do.

And yes antenna modifications are common and often recommended.

The CS2 Complete UHF/VHF antenna is a Very Strong and Sturdy antenna and can take a real pounding outside.

The plastic loops that have the UHF antenna metal loop receiving elements on the inside that are the same shape as the plastic loops , the plastic loops are thick Strong plastic and the plastic loops sections are Welded Together not glued together.

You will not be able to take the loops apart with out destroying them , thats how strong the loops are.

And the plastic mounting that holds the VHF dipoles in place is heavy duty and will last a long time outside.