How to Install Lightning Protection on a House

Practically everything you need to know to purchase and install lightning protection for a building. Almost any handyman can do this. Save big money and do it yourself.

[coastcoastauctions]

I was surprised that you had purchased a ground rod driver for a hammer drill then used a sledgehammer to drive the rod.

[jcschwarb]

Good video! How did you determine every 20'? Using the rolling sphere LDL measurement of 20M radius for level 1 highest protection, that would be every 60' and the corrners are the most probable lightening strike.

[orion]

Tis also very critical that the LPS be bonded to the existing grounding of electric/ communications systems to ensure the they all rise & fall at the same potential ⚡⚡⚡

[swillia]

Might be a dumb question but would this set up work on a tent trailer (hard top) to help increase its safety during a thunderstorm?

[derpderp]

So the wire can be touching the house, even on the roof? Is it because of coppers conductivity?

[ThomasThings]

I'd like to know exactly how and why a lightning rod works to see if I can scale this

[johncastagna]

Is half inch copper cable a standard in every state? Upstate Ny

[VladFredK]

Hey guys.
What gauge is the wire?
Thanks

[batonadamubature]

lovely, but can i pass the copper wire inside the ceiling?