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Why Air Terminal Placement is Critical to Lightning Protection

Many factors impact the effectiveness of a lightning protection system—from ground rods to conductors to air terminal placement. Above all, air terminal placement may dictate whether a lightning…

4 Components to Protect Residential Homes from Lightning Damage

It’s no secret that the safest place to stay during a lightning storm is indoors. In fact, a home or other substantial structure like an office building serves…

3 Scenarios that Require an Advanced Lightning Protection System

Lightning protection systems help shield the workforce from danger, assist in the protection of equipment from damage and safeguard investments from downtime. While there is no known method…

New Field Data on Lightning Protection Systems: What Engineers Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

How effective is the Collection Volume Method (CVM) at intercepting lightning strikes? To answer this question, ERICO commissioned an unprecedented field-validation study. The study underscores the importance of…

6 Steps to More Comprehensive Lightning Protection Systems

When it comes to protecting your facility, equipment and workforce, it’s imperative to have a sustainable lightning protection system in place. In the U.S. alone, the National Lightning…

How the Auckland Sky Tower Survived 16+ Lightning Strikes with nVent ERICO System 3000

While there is no known lightning strike prevention method, there are plenty of suitable options to protect your facility from the damage of a strike. Lightning protection systems…

The Alternative Way to Protect Your Facility From Lightning [NEW DATA]

Lightning protection systems have come a long way since their initial invention in 1752. Thanks to new technological advances, modern building structures and evolving standards, today’s lightning protection…