Old Barn Lightning Rods

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Old barn lightning rods.

Near the bottom of the structure is a glass ball that can be very plain or made of coloured glass. Rods at least 1o higher than the structure are placed at intervals along high points such as the roof crest ridge chimney or along the perimeter of a flat roof. While taller objects have a higher possibility of receiving strikes there have. Or best offer.

Installer s bag of nos shinn lightning rod cable staples. The very top ends at a point that is attached to a metal rod. Although your barn may be closer to the sky than your house lightning strikes are known to be unpredictable. 5 out of 5 stars 139 139 reviews.

The barn is taller so would this attract lightning away from the house. A braided copper or aluminum cable made for lightning systems connects the rods and runs into the ground to dissipate a charge. From shop paintedladyantiques. Antique lightning rod arrow with stand and copper rod.

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Our old barn has three lightning rods with glass balls but our house has none.