Roof Mounted Lightning Rods

You have numerous options when it comes to re roofing your home including asphalt shingles concrete tiles and metal roof panels.

Roof mounted lightning rods.

Lightning rods were invented by ben franklin. 48 l x 24 h x 3 w. Copper or aluminum strap mount with cable clamp. Easy fit saddle base will form to fit any pitch roof.

Catalog c 4 12 with 12 rod 27 00. And comes supplied with 1 long stainless steel rod small. Used most and is the standard method for regular lightning rod systems. Includes lightning rod point clamp terminal lug clamp 8 copper ground rod and brass ground rod clamps.

Base is tapped 1 2 i d. The most obvious above roof components are air terminals formerly called lightning rods. Rods at least 1o higher than the structure are placed at intervals along high points such as the roof crest ridge chimney or along the perimeter of a flat roof. They must be located at the highest points on a roof.

Mounted on the highest point of a structure lightning rods are electrically bonded to the earth via conductor and electrode which allows electricity to pass through the building and disperse safely. With 12 solid rod. A 4 12 with 12 rod 18 00. Lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers and martin towers.

You might choose to install a metal roof because they do not rot crack peel burn or blow off. Most of an lps is below roof level. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. A braided copper or aluminum cable made for lightning systems connects the rods and runs into the ground to dissipate a charge.

Ridge strap lightning rod and mount. Lr 8400 lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers martin towers. With stainless steel rod. 48 l x 42 h x 18 w.

They are more compatible than copper rods in certain cases such as being easily installed on bare aluminum or galvanized steel roofs. X 12 rod part number rsp1 and arsp1. They can also corrode over time. Roof rod and mounting saddle available as follows.

A simple yet elegant complement for cupolas dormers and turrets. A 401al roof mount recommended sold separately. Aluminum lightning rods are cheaper which is their main advantage. Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient.

With 18 rod c 4 18 33 00. However they are less efficient at conducting electricity so they require longer connecting cables. This size weathervane is ideal for your home garage cupola barn or gazebo. To fit any roof slope.