Lightning Protection

Professional Lightning Protection Systems

SIA KULMEN provides lightning protection system design, installation and implementation for private homes, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and other properties.

Depending on the structure, size, use of the property and applicable technical requirements, the most suitable solution can be selected — a passive or active lightning protection system.

A comprehensive solution may include external and internal lightning protection, an earthing system and surge protection to help reduce the risk of damage to the building, electrical equipment and electronic systems caused by lightning-related effects.

Our specialists provide a professional approach throughout the entire process — from site assessment and system design to installation, inspection and the required testing. We work with private customers, businesses and industrial facilities throughout Latvia.

Lightning protection system design and installation for buildings in Latvia
Passive lightning protection system on a building roof

Passive Lightning Protection

A passive, or conventional, lightning protection system uses air terminals, down conductors and an earthing system to intercept a lightning discharge and safely conduct the current to earth. Each solution is designed according to the building structure, roof configuration and the technical requirements of the specific property.

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Active lightning protection system for protecting a building from lightning

Active Lightning Protection

An active lightning protection system uses a specialised active air terminal. The suitability and configuration of the solution must be determined according to the structure, size and use of the property, relevant risks and the applicable technical requirements.

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Active or passive lightning protection — which should you choose?

The most suitable lightning protection system should be selected individually, taking into account the building structure, dimensions, roof configuration, location, use of the property, protected equipment and other risk factors.

Passive lightning protection is a conventional solution using air terminals, down conductors and an earthing system. An active lightning protection system uses a specialised active air terminal.

KULMEN specialists assess the specific property and help determine a technically appropriate solution, while also providing system design, installation and the required inspections.

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For a complete solution, explore KULMEN electrical installation, design and electrical testing services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions & Answers

Lightning protection is a combination of technical measures designed to reduce the risk of physical damage to a structure caused by lightning and to protect electrical and electronic systems. Depending on the property, the solution may include external and internal lightning protection, an earthing system and surge protective devices.

A passive or conventional lightning protection system uses air terminals, down conductors and an earthing system. An active system uses a specialised active air terminal. The most appropriate solution should be determined according to the technical characteristics and requirements of the particular property.

The cost depends on the size of the property, roof construction, system type, earthing requirements and the complexity of the design and installation work. An assessment of the specific property is required to determine an accurate price.

An appropriate earthing arrangement is an essential part of an external lightning protection system. Surge protective devices help reduce the risk of damage to electrical and electronic equipment. The specific solution should be selected according to the property, its electrical installation and applicable technical requirements.