Barn Lightning Protection

Barns, equestrian facilities, farms, and agricultural buildings can be especially vulnerable to lightning because of their size, location, height, construction, and exposure in open areas. Deseret Lightning Protection provides complete barn and agricultural lightning protection services for new and existing structures, including:

✓ Barn Lightning Protection System Design
✓ Lightning Rod Installation for Barns
✓ New Construction Lightning Protection
✓ Lightning Protection for Existing Barns
✓ Horse Barn & Equestrian Facility Lightning Protection
✓ Agricultural Building Lightning Protection
✓ Lightning Protection Inspections
✓ Lightning Protection System Maintenance
✓ Lightning Protection Repair
✓ Lightning Protection Retrofits & Upgrades
✓ Grounding & Bonding Systems
✓ Surge Protection for Agricultural Facilities

Whether you are constructing a new barn, protecting an existing agricultural building, or need an older lightning protection system inspected, repaired, or upgraded, Deseret Lightning Protection can design a solution appropriate for your structure.

Lightning Protection System Design for Barns

An effective barn lightning protection system begins with proper design. Every agricultural structure is different, and factors such as building height, roof size, construction materials, roof type, nearby structures, electrical equipment, and surrounding terrain can affect the system design.

Deseret Lightning Protection evaluates the structure to determine the appropriate placement of lightning rods, conductors, grounding components, and bonding. The components work together to provide a controlled path for lightning current to travel from the point of interception toward the earth.

Lightning Rod Installation for Barns

Lightning rods, also known as air terminals, are installed at appropriate locations along the roof to help intercept a lightning strike to the protected structure. The rods are connected to a properly designed conductor and grounding system.

We provide professional lightning rod installation for barns, horse barns, stables, agricultural buildings, equipment buildings, and other farm structures. Proper placement is important, particularly on long rooflines and large agricultural buildings where multiple air terminals may be required as part of the overall system.

Lightning Protection for New Barn Construction

New construction is an excellent time to plan a complete lightning protection system. Deseret Lightning Protection can coordinate with property owners, barn builders, contractors, electricians, and roofing contractors so lightning protection can be incorporated into the project as construction progresses.

Planning early allows the air terminals, conductors, grounding, bonding, and other components to be considered along with the structure’s roofing and electrical systems.

Lightning Protection for Existing Barns

Lightning protection can also be added to an existing barn or agricultural building. We evaluate the structure and develop a system based on its roof configuration, construction, electrical systems, and other property-specific considerations.

This service is available for a variety of structures, including traditional barns, metal barns, horse barns, stables, equipment buildings, workshops, storage buildings, and other agricultural facilities.

Horse Barn & Equestrian Facility Lightning Protection

Horse barns and equestrian facilities present unique concerns because they may contain animals, people, electrical equipment, lighting, ventilation systems, and other valuable property.

A properly designed equestrian lightning protection system can provide a controlled path for lightning current if the protected structure is struck. Systems can be designed for horse barns, stables, riding facilities, arenas, and related structures based on the individual property.

Agricultural Building Lightning Protection

Modern agricultural operations often include much more than a single barn. Equipment buildings, storage structures, workshops, and other facilities can contain valuable machinery, electrical equipment, and essential farm infrastructure.

Deseret Lightning Protection provides agricultural lightning protection systems designed around the individual building and its use. Multiple structures on the same property can also be evaluated as part of a broader lightning protection plan.

Barn Lightning Protection Inspections & Maintenance

If your barn already has lightning rods, the system should not be assumed to be in proper condition simply because the rods are still visible.

Roof repairs, renovations, additions, weather exposure, and other work can affect air terminals, conductors, connections, and grounding components. We provide barn lightning protection inspections and maintenance to identify damaged, disconnected, or deteriorated components and determine whether service is needed.

Barn Lightning Protection Repair & Retrofit

Older barn lightning protection systems may be candidates for repair or upgrading rather than complete replacement. Deseret Lightning Protection provides lightning protection repair, retrofit, and system upgrades for existing agricultural structures.

Systems can also be modified when a barn is expanded, reroofed, renovated, or otherwise changed. We evaluate the existing installation and determine what components can remain and what should be repaired, repositioned, or upgraded.

Grounding & Bonding for Agricultural Structures

Grounding and bonding are critical components of a complete barn lightning protection system. Lightning rods intercept the strike, while conductors provide a path toward the grounding system so the electrical current can be dispersed into the earth.

Proper grounding and bonding should be designed as part of the complete lightning protection system and take the individual structure and site conditions into consideration.

Why Choose Deseret Lightning Protection?

Deseret Lightning Protection is a fourth-generation lightning protection company with more than 60 years of industry experience. We provide complete lightning protection services rather than simply installing lightning rods.

From system design and new installations to inspections, maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and grounding, we can provide a lightning protection solution designed around your barn, equestrian facility, or agricultural property.

Protect Your Barn & Agricultural Property

Whether you are building a new barn, adding lightning protection to an existing agricultural structure, protecting an equestrian facility, or upgrading an older system, Deseret Lightning Protection can help.

Call us today to request a barn or agricultural lightning protection quote.