Lightning is a beautiful thing; nature’s own light show that flickers across the sky. However, lightning can also cause damage and disruption to both internal and external structures. It’s easy to overlook the damage and disruption that lightning can cause until it’s too late. The best way to reduce the risk of lightning damage and disruption is to implement a complete facility lightning protection system (FLPS). An FLPS protects not only roofs, walls, and other structural elements from direct lightning but also protects electrical circuits and communications, and process control systems from indirect or lightning-induced strikes.
Did you know that a lightning protection system that has been designed and installed according to accepted industry standards can last for two to three generations with little to no maintenance? Furthermore, when a structure is remodelled to meet new requirements, the majority of the components of a lightning protection system will remain usable when reconfigured. Or if a structure is torn down, the aluminium components and copper components can be easily recycled without deterioration.
The lightning protection system is a necessity for all facilities, and here are five reasons:
- Climate change has increased the number of lightning strikes each year; every part of the country is at risk for lightning.
- The devices that operate your facility and keep you, your investment, and your personnel safe — including security systems, heating and cooling equipment, and electronic appliances — can be knocked out by lightning surges, even if the lightning does not directly strike your facility.
- Ordinary grounding and surge protection products do not protect against lightning; only systems complying with UL and Lightning Protection Institute standards provide reliable protection.
- Lightning protection systems are custom designed and installed by our professional and experienced engineers, keeping the aesthetics of the building in mind.
- Lightning protection is affordable, may reduce insurance premiums, and can enhance the value of your facility by providing peace of mind.
An innovative solution to lightning protection has emerged in the form of charge transfer technology, which acts as a shield from lightning strikes over the protected area. DAS lightning protection reduces operational costs and is our most reliable product. We also offer a “no strike” warranty, ensuring protection on all our installations.
Contact our Lightning Eliminator & Consultant Inc. team for more information.