Lightning protection repair
Lighting ProtectionRepair Works & Upgrading
At Earthing Equipment Supplies Southern Ltd, we are able to carry out any required remedial and/or upgrading works to your system across Southern England and the UK. We have over 150 years combined experience in the industry. Following a test or site visit we can recommend the necessary remedial and upgrading works as per the British standard.
Protecting Your Building From Lightning
A lightning strike can cause extensive damage to a building and contents. It is vital to make sure that all buildings are adequately protected from lightning and a lightning protection system helps to do this. However, overtime, the effectiveness of lightning protection systems can be compromised due to harsh winter weather and extreme heat in the summer months. These take their toll on a system causing corrosion, physical damage, brittle parts and drying out of components . Ensuring your lightning protection systems is maintained regularly will prevent damage and will extend the life of the existing system. Contact us today. We offer a prompt and professional repair, testing and inspection service at an affordable price. We can also upgrade your system if your existing lightning protection system is inadequate.
Common Remedial & Upgrading Works Required:
- Reducing high rod readings
- Cleaning corrosion from the joints and connections with a wire brush and coating with a 'Oxy-inhibiting compound' to prevent further build up of corrosion
- Replace corroded joints and clamps if necessary
- Possible replacement of corroded tapes
- Installation of anti-vandal guards to prevent theft or damage to down conductors
- Bonding of extraneous roof metal work i.e: aerials, satellite dishes, AHUs and chillers
- Install additional down conductors
- Install or replace additional cross tapes on the roof
- Installing new earth pit positions
- Upgrading of internal lightning protection with surge arrester
