Roof Mounted Lightning Rods

48 l x 42 h x 18 w.

Roof mounted lightning rods.

Used most and is the standard method for regular lightning rod systems. With stainless steel rod. Strap type mounting base is available please call. And comes supplied with 1 long stainless steel rod small.

They must be located at the highest points on a roof. Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient. However they are less efficient at conducting electricity so they require longer connecting cables. They are more compatible than copper rods in certain cases such as being easily installed on bare aluminum or galvanized steel roofs.

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

Ridge strap lightning rod and mount. 48 l x 24 h x 3 w. To fit any roof slope. A simple yet elegant complement for cupolas dormers and turrets.

Lightning rods were invented by ben franklin. Catalog c 4 12 with 12 rod 27 00. Base is tapped 1 2 i d. They can also corrode over time.

This size weathervane is ideal for your home garage cupola barn or gazebo. Lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers and martin towers. Lr 8400 lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers martin towers. X 12 rod part number rsp1 and arsp1.

A 4 12 with 12 rod 18 00. The most obvious above roof components are air terminals formerly called lightning rods. Aluminum lightning rods are cheaper which is their main advantage. Copper or aluminum strap mount with cable clamp.

With 18 rod c 4 18 33 00. Easy fit saddle base will form to fit any pitch roof. 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. Roof rod and mounting saddle available as follows.

Includes an all weather assembly rod solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls. With 12 solid rod. A 401al roof mount recommended sold separately. Includes lightning rod point clamp terminal lug clamp 8 copper ground rod and brass ground rod clamps.