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Special hemmed edges
Hemmed edges are used on most metal flashing systems. The hem or fold makes the flashing strong at the hem and helps control water flow. The hem can be turned up or down. Hems turned up are used at the high edge of flashings around roof penetrations, such as skylights, soil pipes and chimneys. Upturned hems are also used on the roof side of continuous sidewall flashings and on the vertical edge of open metal valleys. An upturned hem creates an air gap that resists the capillary migration of moisture from the metal to the roofing. They should never be hammered flat. Upturned hems also serve as hooks for attaching cleats. Downturned hems are used when flashings are lapped over the top of roofing or other materials, such as skylight glass.
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The summer is that time of year where we are faced with lots of storms, often accompanied with impressive lightning spectacles. Even though it is a majestic natural wonder, it can often cause troubles. Protecting your home against an impressive lightning strike could save your life, the lives of your beloved ones, your home, its contents and all the electrical components. A home lightning protection can only have advantages!
Unfortunately you cannot prevent a flash of lightning striking on your home. But what you can do is nullify or reduce the ruinous effects of a lightning strike by having a professionally installed lightning protection system in your home.
Lightning protection explained
The task a lightning protection system performs is very simple. It provides a path, created by specialists, on which a lightning strike can travel. If your home is armed with a lightning protection system, the damaging power of this lightning strike will be directed safely into the ground. This leaves your home, family members and personal belongings unharmed.
The lightning protection system consists of air terminals (rods), a conductor (cable), bonding with metallic bodies and ground electrodes (counterpoise cable or ground rods) designed to protect the building structure and its occupants.
Conductor support for a shingle roof
Conductor support for a shingle roof
Specialised installation
A correctly installed lightning protection system not only gives you and your family some peace of mind during storms, it also boosts the value of your home. For the best preservation of your home, it is important that the lightning protection system is installed by skilled, qualified lightning protection specialists. For quality assurance all materials and methods should comply with local building code regulations.
A lightning protection system installed on an IKO Cambridge Xpress 52 shingles roof
Be aware: Today many insurance companies will not insure your house without a functional lightning protection system. Installing lightning protection is something definitely worth considering!