Removing rods for roof replacement
We have a lightning protection system and replace our roof a year ago. For a very reasonable price, A-1 removed the system a couple of days prior to the roof replacement, plugged all holes (in the roof and soffits) , stored our system (cables, rods, clips, attachment plates, etc.) at their facility and then returned a couple of days after the reroofing was complete and reinstalled the system, adding new cables where they deemed necessary, sealed the roof attachments and resealed all soffit holes, and tested all grounding rods.
The only potential problem I can see is who takes responsibility if a leak subsequently develops. I don't anticipate too much of a problem because we used 2 well established, experienced, professional companies.
The metal framing which was used to enclose our lanai is also grounded as part of the overall system.
As for the gas line in the attic: a separate grounding cable is attached at the manifold system and another ground is attached to the pipe where it enters the house.
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