Articles Tagged with ''lightning''

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.

A sheriff's office in Florida reported a roofing worker fell to his death after being struck by lightning while working on a home.

The move allows East Coast Lightning's operations in creating lightning protection system components to expand and become more efficient.

A significant update to the International Building Code clarifies how lightning protection systems must be installed on rooftops.

A lightning storm in Maine that knocked out power to a fire station emphasizes the importance of roofing contractors including lightning protection systems on buildings.

A young roofing contractor tragically died after being struck by lightning while working on a job on Sept. 7.

While working on the roof of an apartment complex last Thursday near Jacksonville, a roofer was struck by lightning and had to be revived after going into cardiac arrest.