does it hurt to run rg6 across a roof

[94yj]

i am putting a tv antenna on the roof and i am going to use rg 6 cable and i was thinking is it safe weather wise or do i need to figure out a way to cover the cable as i live in tx and it gets hot does it hurt the cable to lay up there with nothing covering it or does it need to be covered for protection from the elements all ideas greatly appreciated thanks

 

[dogdog]

Mine just lay about 20' across the flat roof before it gets to climb the antenna.... been fine for past 10+ years. Thought I don't live in Texas.... the roof does experience high heat because it's black and snow + ice. I used those quad shield ones, the better ones.

 

[ishiboo]

It's fine, but protect it from being blown around.

 

[Mustang51js]

As long as its the black one,its made to be outside. The white rg6 wont last as long

 

[sands35]

Just make sure it is rated for UV exposure and won't whip in the wind.

 

[mustang68408]

Just make sure it is rated for UV exposure and won't whip in the wind.

Ditto!

 

[justsam]

Fashion a drip loop in the cable as it enters the house. Use good quality cable and connectors.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Fashion a drip loop in the cable as it enters the house. Use good quality cable and connectors.

Use compression connectors.

 

[texas123]

I put mine in the attic And ran the cable to the manifold in the closet. Less signal loss with short runs too.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Mine has been up there for 3 or 4 years just laying there.

 

[rburke65]

If you have on shoes, it doesn't hurt at all.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

If you have on shoes, it doesn't hurt at all.

I was just going to say that...

Tommy

 

[94yj]

thanks guys for all the help i finally got it done and man was that roof hot