LIGHTNING RODS. Do
it yourself lightning protection!
1-800-532-0990
Fax Order Line: 1-715-359-0711
Why You
Should Protect Your Home (or Building) Against
Lightning
This year 250 people in the United States will be
killed by direct strikes of lightning. Another 500 will die in lightning caused fires. And
at least 1500 persons will be injured by lightning which causes more damage, injuries and
deaths each year than tornadoes, hurricanes or floods. The Lightning Protection Institute
notes that 95% of today's homes are not protected against lightning surges. Most of the
deaths and injuries would not have occurred if proper lightning protection equipment was
installed.
Lightning protection is designed for two objectives:
it must provide a direct path for the lightning bolt to follow to ground, and it must
prevent destruction or damage, injury or death, as it travels that path.
How to Select the Right Approved
Lightning Components for YOUR Home
Study the accompanying drawings and determine your
roof type or combinations of types. Measure and make a diagram of your home. Indicate path
of Cable and grounding points where the Ground Rods should be installed.
 # RSP1 Small modern Style
 #70 Old Style
Show position of Ridge Saddles and Points. These
should be located within 18" of the corners or roof edges and be spaced at intervals
not to exceed 20 feet on centers.
Show the position of your TV antenna and indicate
where the mast will be bonded to the main cable run. Show the position of your chimney and
where it will be tied in.
From your drawing you can now determine the length
of cable needed, and the necessary fittings needed to support the cable and to tie in
branches to the main cable run. Crimp Straight Splicers are used to connect the ends of
cables to each other. Crimp Tee Splicers connect branches to main cable. These are crimped
over the cable with pliers.
Cable must be supported every three feet by Cable
Holders, both on the roof and on its downward course.
Using the order form and your drawing, you can now
determine the type and amount of material needed.
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