Metal Roof Lightning Rod

Decra metal roofing profiles with an nfpa 780 compliant aluminum lightning rod protection system can spread the electrical surge load and route it to the outside to significantly reduce the probability of power surge damage inside the home.

Metal roof lightning rod.

It is faulty logic to assume that a metal roof attracts lightning strikes similarly to a lightning rod because lightning rods are not made to attract lightning. Lightning is a powerful destructive force of nature and will strike a building regardless of its type of roofing. While a building s structural steel will conduct lightning it is the bonding interconnection and grounding provided by a lighting protection system lps that will dissipate. Plus metal s inflammable nature means your home will be even more safe should the rare chance of a lightning strike actually take place.

Lightning shock wave damage. Metal roofs do not attract lightning strikes. It is less likely to result in a fire than other types of roofing materials. Still the type of roofing is one of several risk factors.

Nor do metal roofs protect a building against lightning. The only way to protect a building is with a properly designed and installed lightning protection system lps. Because metal roofs are by definition made out of metal you might be concerned about lightning and wonder whether you need to attach a lightning rod to your metal roof. When lightning is ready to discharge it will whether there is a metal roof handy or not.

Metal roofs are resistant to wind and hail weigh less than asphalt shingles require little maintenance and are energy efficient.