Faraday Cage Systems

In order to afford protection to a building structure in the event of a Lightning strike, a Lightning Protection System is required, that combines Copper and / or Aluminium Roof Tapes and Down Conductors with an Earthing System. Tapes are fitted to both the roof and the walls of the building to form a Faraday Cage, thereby providing a designated route for the current to travel to ground. If required, these can be matched to the colour of the building using PVC-covered tape. In the case of a steel-structured building, the framework can be utilised as the Faraday Cage and relevant stanchions are then earthed at base, as specified in BSEN 62305