Gordon Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Has anyone ever seen something like this? I was on a job today, and noticed this gutter had a ground on it. I've never seen or heard about this before...anyone have any reason why? Download Attachment: Gutters-Ground2.JPG 1047.62 KB Download Attachment: Gutters-Ground1.JPG 1036.81 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Must admit I've never seen that but... Every house that has aluminum siding I call out that it should be grounded, opposite corners to ensure safety. Darren About the House Somewhere in the non compete area of NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Is there a swimming pool? Maybe an unsatisfactory inept attempt to satisfy the bonding requirements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Originally posted by Darren Must admit I've never seen that but... Every house that has aluminum siding I call out that it should be grounded, opposite corners to ensure safety. Darren About the House Somewhere in the non compete area of NJ I know aluminum siding needs to be grounded but is it because of a possible lighting strike, stray current, both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 That seems to be a logical reason, I suppose...Thanks Terry! I have another picture I recently took, and I'll get some thoughts on it later. Have a good day, all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Terry, I tell my clients both reasons. Of course the always possible lighting but also if a light or outlet is installed on exterior and the hot wire somehow touches the aluminum, watch it. Another question, how many inspectors review the service drop; it it wrapped behind a downspout? laying against a gutter? I see it alot. Darren About The House Somewhere out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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