Orlando Lightning Protection
Protect Your Orlando Home or Business from Lightning
Florida experiences more lightning strikes than any other state, making professionally installed lightning protection an important investment for homeowners and businesses throughout the Orlando area.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection LLC specializes in designing and installing complete lightning protection systems that help safely direct lightning energy into the ground, reducing the risk of structural damage and fires.
Our systems are designed using nationally recognized lightning protection standards and quality materials for long-term performance.
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Residential lightning protection is a major part of what we do.
We understand that homeowners want protection without unnecessarily detracting from the appearance of their property.
Our installations are designed to provide professional lightning protection while maintaining as clean and unobtrusive an appearance as practical.
Depending on the home, the system may utilize copper, aluminum, or a combination of compatible materials where appropriate.
A typical system may incorporate:
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Professionally positioned lightning rods
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Class I conductor cable
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Grounding electrodes
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Bonding of required metallic components
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Appropriate connectors and fittings
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Compatible materials for different roof and metal surfaces
Lightning can involve much more than visible roof damage.
A lightning event can potentially affect electrical systems, HVAC equipment, low-voltage systems, and other components within a home.
That is why a comprehensive protection strategy includes structural lightning protection.
The lightning protection system provides a path toward ground for a direct strike to the structure.
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You do not need to be building a new home to install lightning protection.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection can install complete systems on many existing homes throughout Orlando.
We evaluate the home’s roof configuration and construction before determining rod placement, conductor routing, grounding locations, and other system components.
We also pay attention to appearance.
Our objective is to route conductors professionally and keep the finished installation as neat as possible while maintaining the requirements of the lightning protection system.
If you are building a new home in or around Orlando, the construction phase provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate lightning protection.
StrikeForce specializes in concealed lightning protection systems.
With proper coordination during construction, significant portions of the conductor system can be routed inside walls, attics, chases, and other concealed spaces.
This allows homeowners to receive the benefits of a professionally installed lightning protection system with substantially less visible conductor after construction is complete.
We can coordinate with homeowners, builders, general contractors, and other construction professionals.
Lightning protection isn’t limited to residential properties.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection LLC also provides lightning protection installation for commercial and other qualifying structures throughout Orlando and surrounding communities.
Commercial lightning protection may be appropriate for:
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Office buildings
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Retail properties
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Warehouses
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Shops
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Multi-unit properties
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Industrial facilities
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Churches
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Agricultural buildings
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Storage buildings
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Other commercial structures
Commercial systems require careful planning because of the size and complexity of many structures.
Roof-mounted mechanical equipment, metal objects, communications systems and other building components may need to be considered when laying out the lightning protection system.
Contact StrikeForce to discuss your Orlando commercial lightning protection project.
Systems, Materials & Standards
Copper Lightning Protection Systems
Copper remains one of the most widely used materials in lightning protection.
A full copper lightning protection system may incorporate copper air terminals, conductors, fittings, grounding components, and other compatible materials as appropriate for the structure.
Copper provides excellent conductivity and durability and is commonly selected for residential and commercial lightning protection installations.
We can evaluate your property and determine whether a copper system is appropriate for the structure and roofing materials involved.
Aluminum Lightning Protection Systems
Aluminum lightning protection components can also be appropriate for certain structures and applications.
Material compatibility is extremely important when designing any lightning protection system. Different roofing materials and building components can affect where copper or aluminum materials should be used.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection considers these conditions when determining the appropriate materials and installation methods for each project.
Lightning Protection for Metal Roofs
Metal roofs are common throughout Florida on residential, commercial, agricultural, and coastal properties.
Lightning protection systems can be installed on many metal-roof structures, but proper material selection, bonding, attachment methods, and system design are important.
We evaluate the roof construction and structure before determining the appropriate lightning protection layout.
If you have a standing-seam, exposed-fastener, or other type of metal roof, contact us to discuss your options.
The best time to plan a concealed lightning protection system is often before construction is complete.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection works with homeowners, builders, contractors, architects, and other construction professionals to incorporate lightning protection into new homes and buildings.
Where construction allows, portions of the conductor system may be concealed within the structure, helping produce a cleaner finished appearance.
Planning lightning protection during construction can also make conductor routing and system integration considerably easier than attempting to conceal components after a building has been completed.
If you are building a new home or commercial property in Florida, contact us early in the construction process to discuss concealed lightning protection options.
Lightning rods are only one component of a complete lightning protection system.
The grounding network provides the path through which lightning energy is ultimately dispersed into the earth.
Proper bonding is also important because conductive systems within a structure can create potential paths for lightning energy.
A complete lightning protection installation therefore involves much more than simply placing rods on a roof.
The air terminals, conductors, grounding system, bonding components, and other parts of the system must work together.
Lightning Protection and Surge Protection
Structural lightning protection and electrical surge protection perform different but complementary jobs.
A lightning protection system is primarily designed to intercept a direct lightning strike and conduct its energy safely toward ground.
Surge protective devices help protect electrical and electronic systems from transient voltage surges that may enter through electrical, communication, or other conductive lines.
For comprehensive protection, property owners should consider both structural lightning protection and appropriate surge protection.
Professional Lightning Protection Standards
Lightning protection is a specialized trade.
Systems should be designed and installed according to recognized lightning protection principles and applicable standards.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection is a UL Listed Lightning Protection Installer — ULLPS1372.
Our installations are designed with recognized lightning protection standards and professional installation practices in mind, including applicable requirements associated with NFPA 780 and UL 96A.
When comparing Florida lightning protection contractors, property owners should ask about the installer's experience, qualifications, materials, applicable standards, and ability to provide documentation of their credentials.
StrikeForce Lightning Protection recently completed a residential lightning protection system for a homeowner in Orlando, Florida.
This project is an example of the structural lightning protection systems we install for Florida homeowners. The system incorporated professionally installed air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, grounding components, connections and appropriate bonding to create a complete lightning protection system for the residence.
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