Articles and Downloads

Your lightning protection needs all in one place. Browse our library of articles, white papers, product specifications and more! You can search for a specific paper or search by categories. We may be the experts but we are always looking to share our knowledge with the world.

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An Economic Case for Facility Lightning Protection Systems in 2020

August 31, 2020 | VFC LP Staff

  An economic case for facility lightning protection systems in 2020. Lightning strikes the earth 100 times every second— that’s more than 8 million times a day. In the United States al...

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Lightning Protection Codes, Standards, and Regulations

July 15, 2020 | VFC LP Staff

One of the most significant dangers to buildings and construction sites is lightning. The sheer power and voltage behind a lightning strike can cause extreme fires, electrocution, and extensive damage...

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Lightning Protection System Inspection and Maintenance

July 9, 2020 | VFC LP Staff

Your lightning protection design engineer has taken special precautions to provide corrosion protection, along with sizing the components according to their specific exposure to potential lightning da...

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Construction workers discussing plans for lightning protection implementation.
Construction workers discussing plans for lightning protection implementation.

White Papers and Test Methods

Many people find that they could use a simple introduction to the principles behind our Lightning Protection systems. These white papers cover some of the basic principles to help you understand how lightning works, how our grounding technology can protect your facility and equipment, and what you can do to provide a safer environment or outdoor space.

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