Roof Mounted Lightning Rods

Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient.

Roof mounted lightning rods.

Used most and is the standard method for regular lightning rod systems. They must be located at the highest points on a roof. To fit any roof slope. A 4 12 with 12 rod 18 00.

Lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers and martin towers. A simple yet elegant complement for cupolas dormers and turrets. Lightning rods were invented by ben franklin. Includes an all weather assembly rod solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls.

Roof rod and mounting saddle available as follows. Strap type mounting base is available please call. Ridge strap lightning rod and mount. With stainless steel rod.

Lr 8400 lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers martin towers. 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. Easy fit saddle base will form to fit any pitch roof. They can also corrode over time.

You might choose to install a metal roof because they do not rot crack peel burn or blow off. With 12 solid rod. A braided copper or aluminum cable made for lightning systems connects the rods and runs into the ground to dissipate a charge. Base is tapped 1 2 i d.

The most obvious above roof components are air terminals formerly called lightning rods. 48 l x 24 h x 3 w. Copper or aluminum strap mount with cable clamp. You have numerous options when it comes to re roofing your home including asphalt shingles concrete tiles and metal roof panels.

Aluminum lightning rods are cheaper which is their main advantage. A 401al roof mount recommended sold separately. They are more compatible than copper rods in certain cases such as being easily installed on bare aluminum or galvanized steel roofs. 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.

However they are less efficient at conducting electricity so they require longer connecting cables. For use on ridge flat or sloping roof s shipped flat but may be easily formed. Includes lightning rod point clamp terminal lug clamp 8 copper ground rod and brass ground rod clamps. X 12 rod part number rsp1 and arsp1.

48 l x 42 h x 18 w. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. With 18 rod c 4 18 33 00. This size weathervane is ideal for your home garage cupola barn or gazebo.