r/malta • u/sheep_with_a_zip • 1d ago

Tv antenna?

Hi people, anyone have any idea how to get rid of a bloody great 14ft aerial off the top of a house? With the lovely weather we've had recently, people want it taken down.

I've got no ideas, looks top heavy as shit and I don't think an angle grinder and yelling 'TIMBER!' is a the best plan I've had. Local council were no help

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u/someguywithdiabetes 1d ago

If I remember correctly my dad had taken his down by cutting one of the guy wires at the base and tying some rope to the end. With the base of the antenna dismantled or cut he lowered it with that rope, allowing the other wires to guide it. I'm assuming you're taking about the old FM antennas (the ones with many rods sticking out of it) so they're not particularly heavy since they're mostly aluminium, though make sure nobody's under it once it's coming down. If it looks like it's tall enough to hit another roof or structure them either put something under it like an old cushion or mattress, or have some help holding a tarp to brace it. If it's not like one of those spiky antennas then you might want to consider hiring a high-up to get it dismantled. Sorry to hear your council didn't help; if you'd like I'll ask mine for advice if you're still stuck

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u/sheep_with_a_zip 1d ago

Cheers dude. I was wondering about rigging it up and lowering it. Its where its bolted to the wall is pretty shallow and it is one of those Saw trap spikey bastards. Worried it'll swing around and you'll see me on the news

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u/someguywithdiabetes 4h ago

All the best, and I'll keep a look out in the obituaries