lightning protection south of england, lightning protection sussex
How can a Steeplejack Help?
How can a Steeplejack Help?
How can a Steeplejack Help?
A Harfield Ltd has over 200 Years Experience at maintaining spires, chimneys and stone columns. We can demolish any chimney or stone column in a safely controlled manner. We can provide, erect, and service industrial steel chimneys to your specifications.
Contact us today for more information about how our Steeplejack engineers can assist you!
Lightning Protection
How can a Steeplejack Help?
How can a Steeplejack Help?
Having 75 Years + experience in the industry we have worked closely with consultants and architects designing lightning protection systems. We are able to quote and design systems for all types of private and commercial projects.
You can trust us to provide a professional service as we are leaders in the industry for Lightning Protection S
Having 75 Years + experience in the industry we have worked closely with consultants and architects designing lightning protection systems. We are able to quote and design systems for all types of private and commercial projects.
You can trust us to provide a professional service as we are leaders in the industry for Lightning Protection Services. Whether you are based in the South of England or elsewhere in the UK. Our Lightning Protection Engineers are here to help. Also get in touch today relating to steeplejacks services.
British Standards Compliant
How can a Steeplejack Help?
British Standards Compliant
A Harfield Ltd provides lightning protection services that conform to British Standards. Safety is of utmost importance to us so we ensure that all of our work is fully compliant.
For more information about our lightning conductor, protection or maintenance services please get in touch today!
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What is Lightning Protection?
the Most common and most recognised Lightning protection system(s) is a metal rod mounted on a structure and intended to protect the structure from a lightning strike. If lightning hits the structure, it will preferentially strike the rod and be conducted to ground through a wire, instead of passing through the structure, where it could start a fire or cause electrocution. Lightning rods are also called finials, air terminals, or strike termination devices.
What is a Steeplejack?
Steeplejacks erect ladders on church spires, industrial chimneys, cooling towers, bell towers, clock towers, or any other high structure. In the UK, steeplejacks now use a belay rope fall-arrest system (similar to the method used by rock climbers) attached to the ladders as they are erected to eliminate solo climbing and greatly reduce the risk of falls from height.
Once ladders have been erected, the next stage is usually to suspend a bosun's chair (a strong wooden plank on which the steeplejack can sit, pull himself upwards or lower himself downwards, or sit in a stationary position), but abseiling (UK) or rappelling (US) equipment is replacing the bosun's chair on many operations because of its lighter weight.
testing & inspections
⚡ Why have us carry out a survey
Receiving a test certificate provides you with an acknowledgement that the building has passed the British Standard and has a safe lightning conductor system.
⚡ Strike risk assessments
Strike risk assessments can be carried out on your building to ascertain if the building requires lightning protection or if the existing system has been installed to the correct
level
⚡ Test Reports
Describes the lightning conductor system that your building has installed. It also details the materials that have been used, the number of down conductors and the size of the tape.
⚡ Earth Positioning Drawing
After testing , you will always get a drawing of exactlywhere the earth positions are on your building. This allows us to link the place of the earth and any defects to it as clearly as possible.
⚡ Earth Record Sheet
An earth record sheet tells you the earth resistance of each rod position, the location in the system and which type of pit it is installed in.
⚡ What If I don't know what system I have or even how old it is?
No Problem! get in touch today and our team will be able to schedule an appointment for an engineer to come and access the current system you have installed currently and indicate if it applies to the BS62305 (Current) or past regulations.
Please Note: All Ohmic Reading (Earth Reistance Tester(s) are calibrated on an annual basis if you require a duplicate copy of our calibration certificate alongside with your report please do not hesitate to ask!
oUR sERVICES
High Rise Maintenance
As a steeplejack company we are able to offer you a cost saving(s) inspection and maintenance service upon all manner of high rise buildings. On completion of any survey carried out detailed digital reports are submitted supported by photographic evidence of any defective areas located. We pay particular attention on the use of epoxy mortar and brickwork. The application of sealants, installation of stainless steel bolts and safety anchor fixings are some of the services that we can offer!
Industrial Painting
We undertake all manner of industrial painting upon high rise building, chimneys, pylons, oil tanks and radio masts using materials such as chlorinated rubber, heat resistance and twin pack epoxy paints. Utilising cost saving skills and methods the cleansing and application of paints etc are carried out in a safe and controlled environment
Ecclesiastical Structures
A Harfield Steeplejacks specialises in caring out quinquennial surveys upon ecclesiastical structures to ascertain their present condition. Video & Photographic services are available to demonstrate immediately any defective areas located. Restoration of church towers and spires are currently in operation working in conjunction with the rules and specifications of the diocesan surveyor's requirements. All Necessary repairs. such as re-shingling spires and masonry we can confidently carry out.
Steel Fabrications
We are equipped to undertake the design, manufacture and installation of free standing chimneys, ducting, gantrys, walkways and various steelworks required for industrial needs. Our skilled design and fabrication team with exact attention have and are are at present, confidently fulfilling regular contract projects throughout the U.K so whatever your project we can guarantee you an efficient and competitive service!
Lightning Protection Design(s)
AIR TERMINATION SYSTEMS
We will determine whether the rolling sphere, protective angle or mesh method of lightning protection works best for your property and will design & install it to your requirements
EARTH TERMINATION SYSTEMS
Vital for the dispersion of the lightning current. In line with current standards we recommend a single integrated earth termination system which combines lightning protection with power and telecommunication system protection.
DOWN CONDUCTOR SYSTEMS
Designing down conductors to take the lightning current from the air termination system to the ground. The number and locations of the down conductors will be designed to ensure maximum current share.
ISOLATED LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The isolated HVI conductor is an innovative solution. It provides the installer of lightning protection systems with the revolutionary possibilities for design, allowing isolated conductors to be installed in areas where conventional systems should not be used.