Lightning Protection System Installation

In most cases, the need for installation of lightning protection systems is based on a risk assessment and the following categories of losses: Loss of life or risk to life; Loss of production or supply of goods or services to the general public; Loss of economic value; or Loss of cultural heritage. The NFPA provides risk assessment guidelines.

NOVA Lightning Protection, a Northern Virginia based lightning protection company installs Lightning Surge protection systems to meet our customers requirements, budget and deadline. We provide an installation service that is cost effective, prompt, efficient and of highest quality. Our experience has given us the ability to install lightning protection systems on any building of any shape or size. Installations are carried out by highly skilled technicians. All work is carried out in line with current industry standards and guidelines.

Choose Your Lightning System

Concealed: a fully concealed system can only be installed during the building of a new house. The cable and connections are made in the walls and attic. The only thing visible are the lightning rods.
Partially concealed: a partially concealed system can sometimes be installed on a existing house that has enough access and attic space to run the cable. For this type of installation the down conductors will be exposed from the soffit to the ground.
Exposed: a fully exposed system will have cable and lightning rods on the roof. The cable will be ran behind the ridges and hips to be hidden as much as possible. The down conductors can be ran behind gutter downspouts for less visibility.

We provide Lightning Protection Systems to residential and commercial establishments!  If you’d like to find out more about lightning protection for your home, business or barn, please give us a call.

Concealed and Exposed Lightning Protection System Installation

We install concealed, partially concealed or exposed lightning system on your roof to protect your home from lightning. When designed during construction all of the lightning protection system, except the rooftop terminals, can be concealed and run inside the structure. Decorative finials can also be used as air terminals, making the lightning protection an architectural accent. Fully concealed system can installed when constructing a new house. A partially concealed lightning protection system can be installed on an existing house depending upon how much access there is to run the cable. A fully exposed system has cables and lightning rods on the roof. The cables can be hidden behind the ridges and the down conductors can run behind the gutter sprouts for less visibility.

What is Lightning Protection System?

The lightning protection system consists of lightning rods that are interconnected at the roof level, down conductors tied to ground rods or ground loop, bonding all the incoming utilities together. A properly installed lightning protection system will safe-guard a commercial building structurally, protect property, electronic equipment and employees from the destructive forces of lightning. Having a lightning protection system will provide you with a peace of mind knowing that a potentially catastrophic situation has been proactively dealt with. Our many years of experience in the design and installation of lightning protection and grounding systems allows us to deliver high quality installations at an affordable price.

The dissipation of a lightning strike requires correct system design, installation in accordance with UL 96A, NFPA 780.

NOVA Lightning Protection 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 risk assessment is a process used to evaluate the risk of lightning strikes to structures and systems and to determine the necessary protective measures. This assessment helps to ensure that the appropriate level of protection is implemented to minimize the risks associated with lightning strikes, such as fire, structural damage, and electrical failures.

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. The design process follows several key steps to ensure that the system effectively intercepts, conducts, and disperses lightning energy safely into the ground.

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.