Hello,
we recently had some severe thunderstorms again.
A quick question: we have a modern townhouse with a flat roof. I have never seen a lightning rod.
Is it always necessary to install one on the roof?
Hmm, probably a silly question, but I would appreciate some clarification.
we recently had some severe thunderstorms again.
A quick question: we have a modern townhouse with a flat roof. I have never seen a lightning rod.
Is it always necessary to install one on the roof?
Hmm, probably a silly question, but I would appreciate some clarification.
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winnetou783 Aug 2017 09:17Isn't that even mandatory? The basic option is included in our case.
winnetou78 schrieb:
Isn't that even mandatory? The basic version is included for us
Yes, the above-mentioned combination vent is mandatory in new buildings, but only since October 2016. However, it has been recommended for much longer.
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HilfeHilfe3 Aug 2017 13:36Ah, okay, so it’s a new build from 2014. That means the worst-case scenario would be that the equipment breaks down? The house itself can’t catch fire, right?
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
Is it impossible for the house to catch fire from a lightning strike? You’re not seriously expecting a new type of lightning with guaranteed maximum voltage to be invented just for you, are you?
First of all, yes, of course, any lightning can have as much energy as it wants. Secondly, a voltage surge in an electrical device does not necessarily just fry its power supply. It can also cause a cable fire, which may lead to a house fire. If you want to skip lightning protection and hear a “well, it’s not absolutely necessary” kind of answer, ask a roofer or electrician. If you ask a firefighter, be prepared for a different answer. The honest answer from the insurer is: leave it out, and we’re off the hook.
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A lightning rod is like insurance. It can be useful but is not necessarily essential. What I mean to say is that even with a lightning rod, lightning can strike and cause significant damage. You probably have to trust your gut feeling, because the installer cannot tell you in advance whether it is worth investing in one, as they also do not know if lightning will ever strike.
markus27034 Aug 2017 08:52Until recently, I also thought this was unnecessary for a single-family house. That changed at the beginning of this week when a severe thunderstorm rolled in, and lightning struck the crane at the neighboring construction site. It is about 6 meters (20 feet) from our house and, of course, somewhat higher.
If the crane hadn’t been there, our house probably would have been hit. We are not particularly exposed, nor is our house especially tall.
It was truly a moment of shock and incredibly loud. So it’s very unlikely—but still possible.
If the crane hadn’t been there, our house probably would have been hit. We are not particularly exposed, nor is our house especially tall.
It was truly a moment of shock and incredibly loud. So it’s very unlikely—but still possible.