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Roof Mounts · Installation Guide

How to Choose the Right Non‑Penetrating Roof Mount

Antenna size, mount height, ballast requirements, exposure categories — the complete framework for specifying any NPRM installation, from a small rooftop camera to a 3.8m satellite dish. Covers all 14 Baird NPRMs, ASCE 7 wind exposure, PSF roof loading, and peak ridge mounts.

18-minute read Installers · Facility Managers
Mount Selection Ballast Calculation ASCE 7 Exposure PSF Roof Loading Peak Roof Mounts All 14 Baird NPRMs
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Starlink · Selection Guide

Starlink Mount Selection Guide: Commercial & Residential

Every decision from antenna type to adapter selection to ballast calculation — for flat roofs, tower legs, walls, platforms, and pitched roofs.

15 min Commercial · Residential
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Camera Mounts · Comparison

No Digging Required: Baird Camera Pole Mount vs. Wooden Utility Poles

Side-by-side comparison across 13 factors — installation time, cost, portability, documentation, and more. For GCs and security integrators.

8 min GCs · Security Integrators
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Ballast · Step-by-Step Guide

How to Calculate Ballast for a Non-Penetrating Roof Mount

Every input explained, common mistakes flagged, and the full ASCE 7 engineering methodology — for installers who need the answer fast and engineers who need the math.

12 min Installers · Engineers
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Wind Engineering · Reference

ASCE 7 Wind Exposure Categories Explained for Installers & Engineers

B, C, or D — how to correctly identify the wind exposure category for any site, with real-world examples, a classification decision guide, and the common mistakes to avoid.

10 min Installers · Engineers
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Starlink · Tower Mount

How to Mount Starlink on a Tower: The Complete Guide

Tower leg sizing, antenna and adapter selection, co-location with other equipment, and a step-by-step installation overview for the Baird Starlink Tower Mount.

10 min Commercial · Integrators
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Roof Mounts · Peaked Roof

Peak Roof Ridge Mount Guide: Selection, Sizing & Installation

How to measure roof pitch, choose the right Baird ridge mount for your equipment size, spec ballast, and complete a non-penetrating installation on pitched roofs up to 7:12 pitch.

12 min Residential · Commercial
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Platforms & Industrial · Mount Guide

Platform & Oil Rig Mount Guide: UORM and Starlink Platform Mount

Mounting antennas, cameras, and Starlink on offshore platforms and industrial railings — when a roof mount doesn't apply. Covers the UORM and Starlink Platform Mount.

10 min Oil & Gas · Industrial
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Camera Mounts · Installation Guide

Non-Penetrating Camera Mount Guide: Roof, Corner & 15’ Tall

Three non-penetrating camera mount configurations — flat roof base, corner parapet mount, and 15' tall roof mount. Covers arm selection, adapter options, and which mount fits which site.

10 min Security Integrators · Installers
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Tactical Deploy · Portable Mounts

Tactical Deploy & Portable Mount Guide: BTD‑12, BTD‑18 & Starlink Portable

When the site isn't permanent and the antenna needs to be up in minutes — BTD-12, BTD-18, and Starlink Portable Mount. No tools, adjustable tripod feet, folds for transport.

10 min Emergency Response · Construction · Remote Ops
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Starlink · Broadcast & Telecom

Starlink at Radio & TV Broadcast Sites: Mount Selection Guide

Radio stations, TV broadcasters, and cable head-ends switching from VSAT to Starlink. Covers flat roof, peaked roof, and tower mount configurations for single and multi-site deployments.

12 min Broadcast Engineers · IT Managers · Project Managers
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Tools & Calculators
Ballast Calculator
Site-specific ballast weight and printable engineering documentation. Based on ASCE 7-10. Free, no account required.
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Engineering Support
Complex installs, multi-site specs, or application questions? Baird's engineering team can help spec the right solution.
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How to Calculate Ballast: A Step-by-Step Guide
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ASCE 7 Wind Exposure Categories Explained for Installers
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Satellite Dish Mount Selection Guide
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Non-Penetrating vs. Penetrating Roof Mounts: When to Use Each
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How to Mount Starlink on a Tower
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I-Beam Clamp Mount Guide for Industrial Installations
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Platform & Oil Rig Mount Guide: UORM and Starlink Platform Mount
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Non-Penetrating Camera Mount Guide: Roof, Corner & 15’ Tall
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Tactical Deploy & Portable Mount Guide: BTD-12, BTD-18 & Starlink Portable
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Starlink at Radio & TV Broadcast Sites: Mount Selection Guide

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