Installing a TV outside under roofed patio - which is the best suited? Just getting started building a new garage and patio - I would like to install a TV on an exterior wall - under a 10' overhang - what would be the best product to purchase?
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I have a set-up similar to yours. I currently have a 29" Vizio LCD and have had no problems. My only concern has been if the LCD can survive winter weather (I live in NC and have mild winters) so if the tempature gets below freezing for a few days I dismount the TV and take it inside to be safe. Suggest you check the operating tempature range on whatever you buy and be careful in the extremes. But after 2 years the Vizio is doing fine, as did the TV I replaced for 4 years. Go for it.
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We put ours up on the blacktopped drive in front of one of the garage bays, so the patio should work. We swept the area carefully and purchase a tarp we laid beneath the pool to keep it from getting dinged. The Intex tarp cost more than one at Wal-Mart, and it lasted only one year. This year, I got a giant one at Wal-Mart, twice as large as necessary, cut it in half, and put away the other half for next year, just in case we need a new one again. So far, so good on blacktop for two years.
1656532
yes, we have it outside under our covered patio, just a roof over it, sides are open. Works great!
2075490
I briefly left one of our units outside on a covered porch. It did OK. I wound up bringing into a garage. It would probably be OK outside, but I felt better to have ours out of the elements and out of view from neighbors, etc (glowing red light on the porch)>
870908
Buy a larger television set, and then hide the antenna behind it. Alternately, you could try to hide the antenna behind a decorative plant
1774477
I did install outside. Put it up under an eve to protect it from weather. I would recommend using a dome which you can buy at Amazon for less then 60$.
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In the description it says it is safe for outdoor installation, we never installed it outside. The base shown in the image has screw holes in it and is what you would use to mount it outside. It comes with screws to be able to mount it to a wall or some type of support.
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Get the cover and you shouldn't have any issues. I have mine outside year round with the cover and a slight overhang from my roof.
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Check the locations of broadcasting sites in your area, and then see if you cannot get a bearing on them through a window. In many cases all the locals will be on the same hilltop, and the Terck doesn't have to be *near* the window, just AIMED through it towards the broadcasters. There should be a webpage for "broadcast television stations" for your area, and will give you bearings from your location. I don't have direct experience with the siding issue, so that may be a sticking point.
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How far away from the wall is the back of your TV? If you can get behind your set to install the one strip horizontally to the back of your TV, get the table top ones. The wall mount lights are intended for the edges when you cannot get completely behind your set. I am not sure how else to answer the question. I hope that helps.
737190
Hello Scott. The TV Shield and The Display Shield weatherproof TV Enclosures, have screened louvered vents on each side to help dissipate heat, however it also allows sound to travel through the enclosures. Although the sound may be a bit muffled, most customers find that they can either just turn up the normal volume, open the front panel (it props open) or yes, use weather resistant external speakers which are sold on our website directly as accessories. Please be advised that most TV's do not have the correct outputs to wire speakers directly, so you need a converter (also sold directly on website). We sell an AMP as the speakers need powered, that can connect to most TV's. Please feel free to visit our website and call our knowledgeable customer service representatives and they will be happy to answer any questions that you may have and advise you on the best setup for your specific needs/wants and/or install location. The TV Shield and The Display Shield made by Protective Enclosures Company are currently located in over 6500 locations in 15+ countries. We have an A+ rating with the BBB. Have a nice day.
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You should be fine with your outside options. We mounted our screen onto a wood frame (like a picture frame) and then hung it from the ceiling. Hope this helps!
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Wish I could help you, but.... I bought it a long time ago & I never had a chance to put it up. So it's sits in my garage until it's a priority.However.... I was thinking of posting it on a wood post. Like an outside lamp light post. Not to sure how yet. But eventually... I will get around to putting it up. Sorry not much help!
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Due to weather elements and creatures outdoors. I wouldn't advise a permanent install. What I do is I have hooks setup inside and outside where I want it. On a clear warm day I take it outside hook it to the hooks with an extension cord for power. When I'm done I mount it back inside. All that's kept outside are the hooks where you hung the screen up.
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I used a steel corner wall mount that I had from my previous tv. It was overkill as it will handle over 100 pounds. It is adjustable horizonally, vertically, tilt up and down, and in and out. It works great for our circumstance as I needed to have the adjustments to avoid a window. I hope that helps and you will love the tv itself as I am very impressed at the picture and even the sound.
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Generally you should mount to a stud. But for a 19" TV you'd *probably* be ok using drywall anchors. The big home improvement stores carry them. They support different loads (I've seen them up to 75 lbs), so check the package.
668618
I wall mounted the TV because when it sat on the stand it was hard to level. I must say I love the TV wall mounted with the stand mounted under. Very nice clean look. I think you would like it that way as well.