External antenna or weather proof Airport Express

Does anyone have a solution for connecting an external antenna to an Airport device, be it an Express or Extreme via coax. With the insulation on my house having a metallic cladding the signal is attenuated significantly and outdoor reception is poor to non-existent (iPhone to iPad respectively). The other solution would be a weather proof box? or the like. Freezer bags don't make it.

solution for connecting an external antenna
Be sure to check with your HOA (Home Owners Association) first. Most HOAs restrict antennas in various ways.
Some HOAs do not allow any type of radio transmission.

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