Roof Mounted Lightning Rods

Strap type mounting base is available please call.

Roof mounted lightning rods.

Aluminum lightning rods are cheaper which is their main advantage. 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. You might choose to install a metal roof because they do not rot crack peel burn or blow off. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1 rating.

X 12 rod part number rsp1 and arsp1. 48 l x 42 h x 18 w. With 18 rod c 4 18 33 00. Lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers and martin towers.

However they are less efficient at conducting electricity so they require longer connecting cables. You have numerous options when it comes to re roofing your home including asphalt shingles concrete tiles and metal roof panels. Includes an all weather assembly rod solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls. Most of an lps is below roof level.

Base is tapped 1 2 i d. Lr 8400 lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers martin towers. Lightning rods were invented by ben franklin. For use on ridge flat or sloping roof s shipped flat but may be easily formed.

And comes supplied with 1 long stainless steel rod small. Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient. The most obvious above roof components are air terminals formerly called lightning rods. 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.

Roof rod and mounting saddle available as follows. They can also corrode over time. Ridge strap lightning rod and mount. A 401al roof mount recommended sold separately.

They must be located at the highest points on a roof. 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. 48 l x 24 h x 3 w.

This size weathervane is ideal for your home garage cupola barn or gazebo. Catalog c 4 12 with 12 rod 27 00. A simple yet elegant complement for cupolas dormers and turrets. Copper or aluminum strap mount with cable clamp.

Includes lightning rod point clamp terminal lug clamp 8 copper ground rod and brass ground rod clamps. A 4 12 with 12 rod 18 00. Used most and is the standard method for regular lightning rod systems. To fit any roof slope.