Roof Mounted Lightning Rods

And comes supplied with 1 long stainless steel rod small.

Roof mounted lightning rods.

This size weathervane is ideal for your home garage cupola barn or gazebo. Used most and is the standard method for regular lightning rod systems. A 401al roof mount recommended sold separately. Strap type mounting base is available please call.

Aluminum lightning rods are cheaper which is their main advantage. Roof rod and mounting saddle available as follows. Base is tapped 1 2 i d. 3 0 out of 5 stars 1 rating.

To fit any roof slope. X 12 rod part number rsp1 and arsp1. A 4 12 with 12 rod 18 00. Copper or aluminum strap mount with cable clamp.

48 l x 24 h x 3 w. With stainless steel rod. 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. 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. The most obvious above roof components are air terminals formerly called lightning rods. 48 l x 42 h x 18 w.

You might choose to install a metal roof because they do not rot crack peel burn or blow off. They can also corrode over time. 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. Includes an all weather assembly rod solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls.

A simple yet elegant complement for cupolas dormers and turrets. They must be located at the highest points on a roof. A braided copper or aluminum cable made for lightning systems connects the rods and runs into the ground to dissipate a charge. With 12 solid rod.

Lr 8400 lightning rod kit for glen martin hazers roof top towers martin towers. Ridge strap lightning rod and mount. Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient. Catalog c 4 12 with 12 rod 27 00.

Lightning rods were invented by ben franklin. For use on ridge flat or sloping roof s shipped flat but may be easily formed. Easy fit saddle base will form to fit any pitch roof. You have numerous options when it comes to re roofing your home including asphalt shingles concrete tiles and metal roof panels.