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Q&A on Roofing Materials and Antenna TV Reception

April 14, 2023

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Happy Friday TV Lovers!

This week we've got a Q&A on how roofing materials can affect antenna TV signals, what's new, deals, must-see TV, and more!

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Q&A > Can Roofing Materials Affect Antenna TV Reception?

Send us your most pressing TV viewing questions via email so we can answer them in an upcoming issue.

This week's question is from Glenn who says, "We've been using an attic-mount TV antenna for several years now, but our roof needs to be redone this spring. Are there roofing materials we should avoid to make sure our antenna still works well?"

Investing in a metal roof can be tempting since they last more than twice as long as more traditional asphalt shingles.

But whereas asphalt, wood, and clay shingles do absorb some Over-the-Air TV signal reducing overall signal strength, metal will completely block signals and prevent them from reaching your antenna.

Unless Glenn is willing to relocate his antenna outdoors, he should probably stick with what is currently installed.

Have a question about watching TV that you'd like answered? Send us a note and you may see your question in an upcoming issue of On TV This Week!

DEALS > Save $50 Off Tablo DUAL LITE DVRs & More

This week's deals on TV gear and services include:

Switch to free TV in 2023 with $50 off Tablo DUAL LITE DVRs.
And for those on a budget, lovingly refurbished versions of the Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD 1TB, and Tablo QUAD HDMI are now in stock!

WHAT'S NEW > Sneak Peek at Broadcast Pilots, & More

'What's New' delivers all the TV industry updates you need, including:

Check out this sneak peek at the broadcast TV shows in development.
A new Android TV streaming device from Walmart's house brand ONN is coming soon.
Speaking of streaming devices, Smart TVs powered by Amazon Fire TV are outselling Fire TV Cubes and Sticks.
NBC won't forfeit the 10 o'clock primetime programming slot to its affiliate as rumored as the broadcaster has renewed all of its Chicago and Law & Order programs, two of which air in that time slot.
Disney+'s ad-supported tier is now available on Roku.
William Shatner is set to host a new reality competition on FOX called Stars on Mars.
CANADIAN CORNER: What's your favorite streaming service available in Canada? So far Disney+ is winning.

WHAT'S ON > Must-See Antenna TV

Along with the NBA playoffs, there's lots of great TV coming to you FREE with an antenna including:

Follow the daily lives of seven astronauts in the documentary special Space Explorers: Moonrise on the ISS - April 14th @ 9:00 p.m. ET on CBC
Ana de Armas hosts and Karol G performs on Saturday Night Live - April 15th @ 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Global
Join co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos for their new talk show Live with Kelly and Mark - April 17th @ 9:00 a.m. ET on ABC/CTV
Six of the Earth's most vulnerable ecosystems confront climate change in the season 2 premiere of Changing Planet - April 19th @ 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS

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