How many lightning rods do I need on my house?
It’s safer to run wires outside the house to keep side flashes away from the interior. The number of rods needed is calculated by each “protection cone,” which radiates conically from the tip 45° from perpendicular; a rule of thumb is that a 12″ rod will protect about 20′ of roof.
What happens if Lightning Strikes your Property?
If lightning strikes your property, it might not catch fire, but it can damage the electrical components of your property and that can start a fire. It can also damage your roof shingles, chimneys, and much more. It’s important to remain vigilant, take all precautions, and know what to do if and when lightning strikes your property.
Where do you install lightning arrester?
The lightning arresters are installed at the highest elevation (roof) of the building. They are placed on the four corners and one between the two corners.
What do lightning protection rods look like?
Lightning rods are just 12 inches tall and 3/8” in diameter. That’s not much bigger than a pencil. Placed on a roof that is 30 –50 feet high and 18 inches in from the roof edge, the rods are barely visible from ground. There are a number of measures that can be taken to make lightning protection even less noticeable.
Which City in Florida has the most lightning strikes?
Florida is the lightning capital of the United States based on strikes per square kilometer. The Sunshine State averaged 223 lightning events per square mile for the whole year. Just east of Orlando, Geneve is the new lightning capital of the state.
What are the chances odds of being struck by lightning in Florida?
Even people indoors have been killed by lightning travelling through wires and pipes. On average, lightning kills 27 people each year in the United States and injuries more than 240. Florida averages 7 fatalities per year due to lightning and often leads the nation in lightning deaths.
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Coastal Lightning Rods of Florida, provides a full range of lightning protection services including:
- Risk Assessment – We perform a risk assessments before we install the lightning protection system.
- Lightning Protection System Design – Each property is unique and has a different size and shape. We design a lightning protection system that meets all standards.
- Lightning Protection System Installation – We install the designed lightning protection system and make sure it complies to all standards and codes of practice.
- Lightning Rod Installation – Lightning rods are usually placed at the highest points of a building or structure to maximize their effectiveness in attracting lightning strikes. This could include roof peaks, chimneys, or tall masts.
- Grounding – Along with lightning rods, a grounding system consisting of grounding rods buried deep into the ground is essential. This system provides a safe path for the electrical current from a lightning strike to dissipate harmlessly into the earth.
- Retrofit Existing Lightning Protection System: Retrofitting an existing lightning protection system involves making modifications or additions to enhance its effectiveness or meet updated safety standards.
- Tests & Inspections of Lightning Protection Systems – We offer Annual testing of existing lightning protection systems.
- Lightning Protection System Maintenance & Repair – Over time your lightning protection system may damage. We provide repair service in the event of damage.