Metallic cables or rods extending from the highest point on a roof to the ground that protect the building should lightning strike, by providing a direct path to the ground. DAC
AAT
300068915
conductors, lightning
lightning conductors
lightning-conductors
lightning-rods
rods, lightning
13yrs ago
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