What is involved in a residential LP system?
What it looks like: This diagram shows a concealed lightning protection system. To install a system with all the conductor concealed within the building the installation needs to happen during construction or serious remodeling. Otherwise, the system can be installed on the exterior of the building.
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Components:
Air Terminals (lightning rods):
The air terminals can be made from solid copper or solid aluminum. They can be either blunt or pointed. Recent studies have indicated that blunt tipped air terminals may be more effective. A typical residential copper air terminal will have a diameter of 3/8 inch and will protrude 10 inches above the ridge cap or object being protected.
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Decorative finials and glass globes can be used as a more attractive and noticeable option.
Also,
weathervanes can be used as air terminals and incorporated into the
lightning protection system. See our weathervane supplier at www.gooddirections.com.
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Surge Suppression:
Surge suppression devices are an essential component of a lightning protection system. Smokestack lightning provides surge suppression devices for all incoming service lines including the electrical, telephone, cable, and satellite dish lines. All surge suppression devices must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the NEC. Typically the homeowner is responsible for hiring an electrician to install the devices, although Smokestack lightning can hire an electrician subcontractor as part of the contract with the homeowner.
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What do you (the owner) have to do:
Either we can visit
the site, or you can mail or email us, williamsimpson@smokestackusa.com
a roof plan and side view plan or photographs of the building. We will
figure what we can from the plans, call to ask about 20 questions about
the property and then we will send a proposal/contract for the system
installation.
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