ALP Systems Incorporated-Lightning Protection & Power Quality Engineers

06/13/2025

⚡️Safety on all levels⚡️

Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospital stands as a place of healing and protection for our community. This week, the Junaluska Fire Department took that mission even higher—conducting rope training on the hospital roof to sharpen their life-saving skills.

In the background (and foreground) of those training photos? Our lightning protection system, installed by ALP Systems, Inc. a few years ago.

We’re proud to quietly play our part. The hospital protects the community. The firefighters protect the people. And our lightning protection helps protect them all—from the top down.

Because when it comes to safety, every layer matters.

05/30/2025

Celebrating 2 years with ALP, Systems, Inc.!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on reaching this milestone with us! It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years — time really does fly when you’re working with someone as talented, dedicated, and genuinely amazing as you.

Your contributions, positive attitude, and sense of humor have made a lasting impact on our team (and helped us all keep our sanity!).

Thank you for everything you do — we’re so grateful to have you as part of the team and look forward to many more years of success together.

03/28/2025

We are excited to announce that Garrett Sanders has officially earned his Master Installer Certificate in Lightning Protection after previously earning his Journeyman Certificate. His dedication and expertise continue to elevate our team, and we couldn’t be prouder.

At ALP Systems, Inc., we are committed to building a highly educated and skilled team in the lightning protection industry. Garrett’s achievement reflects our ongoing focus on professional growth and maintaining the highest standards in our field.

To top it all off, he just celebrated his birthday as well. Join us in cheering him on for these incredible milestones. Here’s to even more success ahead!

03/25/2025

Lightning Protection for Trees: Why It Matters and How It Works

Tall trees, especially those near buildings or in open spaces, are prime targets for lightning strikes. A single bolt can cause extensive damage by splitting the trunk, igniting fires, or even killing the tree. Fortunately, installing a lightning protection system (LPS) can safeguard valuable or historic trees.

⚡️ How It Works:

A lightning protection system consists of:

1.) Air Terminals (Lightning Rods): These are installed at the highest points of the tree to intercept lightning strikes.

2.) Copper Conductor Cables: These cables channel the electrical charge safely from the rods down the trunk.

3.) Grounding System: The energy is dispersed harmlessly into the ground, preventing damage to the tree.

🌳 Why It's Important:

1.) Prevents Tree Damage: Reduces the risk of splitting, burning, or internal injury to the tree.

2.) Protects Nearby Structures: Lightning can jump from trees to nearby buildings, causing secondary damage.

3.) Preserves Historic and Valuable Trees: Mature or historically significant trees can be preserved for future generations.

🛠️ When to Install:

1.) Trees taller than 30 feet near structures.

2.) Trees that are isolated, making them lightning magnets.

3.) Heritage or landmark trees that are irreplaceable.

Regular inspection and maintenance ensure the system remains effective. Protecting trees from lightning is an investment in nature and a safeguard for the surrounding environment. 🌩️

This video captures the moment a tree explodes after being struck by lightning in the front yard of a home in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 15. Debris from the tree is seen flying in all directions.

03/07/2025

Historic buildings tell a story—one of craftsmanship, culture, and timeless beauty. But while they’ve stood the test of time, they remain vulnerable to nature’s forces, especially lightning strikes.

Installing lightning protection isn’t just about safety—it’s about ensuring these landmarks continue to inspire for generations to come. The key? A solution that is effective, subtle, and designed to blend seamlessly with the building’s character.

Modern systems can be tailored to complement historic structures, with discreet placement and custom finishes that maintain their original charm. That means no obtrusive wires, no distractions—just reliable protection that respects the past while securing the future.

Because true preservation isn’t just about maintaining appearances—it’s about keeping history standing strong.

10/15/2024

"Mindfulness Matters: Elevating Safety Through Awareness and Presence"
At ALP, our weekly safety meetings are our top priority. These meetings involve preparing crews for their jobs, closely monitoring weather conditions and temperatures, ensuring the correct use of PPE, and being cautious of job site factors such as fall prevention measures, hazardous substances, power tools, and electricity. Communicating the safety risks of jobs is crucial for the well-being of all employees. Understanding and addressing these potential hazards can create a safer and more secure work environment for everyone. It's important to insert safety protocols and measures to protect against these risks and continuously improve and refine these methods. As a result of our strategic training and employee involvement, we have ensured a zero-incident workplace.

09/26/2024

"Since the establishment of ALP Systems, Inc., every lightning protection system installed has successfully safeguarded structures, with no reported lightning damage on any project. ALP is committed to implementing additional measures, such as using the highest-quality materials, exceeding minimum installation standards, and ensuring superior quality to provide our customers with the ultimate level of protection." With an impeccable track record and thousands of systems installed, you can rest assure that you and your property are protected!"

08/30/2024

Labor Day celebrates the achievements of workers across all industries and reminds us of the value of teamwork and innovation that power progress. Workers' contributions to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being are endless and continuous. Happy Labor Day from all of us at ALP Systems, Inc!

*ALP will reopen for work on September 4th, 2024.*

07/24/2024

Residential

During a recent storm, lightning struck an oak tree in the yard near a client's home and arched across the yard, furrowing up the soil and grass up to the house, inadvertently finding and ending at the lightning protection grounding loop system.

ALP received a call requesting an inspection and repairs after a roof replacement. The inspection findings revealed that the rooftop system had been partially removed with incorrectly recoursed down conductors, some frayed and cut wires, and terminals being reinstalled in incorrect locations by the roofing contractor.

Fortunately, the residence did not suffer structural or electrical damage due to a corrective grounding system that was previously installed.

07/22/2024

Hometown Highlight:

Check out the latest ALP Systems, Inc. lightning system, successfully installed on our local Health and Human Services Agency, Building and Environmental Service Offices, and Tractor Supply buildings. The Haywood County authorities approached ALP after a lightning strike caused significant damage to their facility last summer. They shared their experience, explaining how the strike led to a substantial loss of rooftop HVAC units and air handlers. ALP designed and installed a lightning protection system to safeguard facilities, equipment, and occupants from lightning damage. The system includes conductors and terminals strategically placed to ensure that maintenance and servicing of the rooftop mechanical units can continue without any impediments.

07/19/2024

Reviews like this motivate us to continue providing our clients with the highest level of service!

truffles416
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starstarstarstarstar 19 hours ago

SUPERLATIVE COMPANY, OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, TOP QUALITY WORK! We had ALP install a lightning protection system when we moved to the area. We live on the side of a mountain so a lightning protection system was vital to protecting our property. We can't tell you how many times since then that we've been thankful for the system! We get some tremendous storms up here and we haven't had a single day of concern knowing the system was up there protecting us. Recently we needed to get our roof replaced. Part of the system could be removed, while some components had to remain in place. ALP sent us photos of the semi-permanent components that had to remain on the roof with clear instructions for the roofers of what to avoid and how to be careful around the remaining components. We sent those instructions and photos to the roofing contractor so there would be no difficulty for their crew to recognize those components and work carefully around the system. The instructions and photos were also helpful to us in understanding ALP’s work “firsthand”. We wanted to have that system down as short a time as possible and were able to schedule the roofing contractor for the week immediately following ALP's visit. However, we were dismayed that delays by our roofing contractor caused the lightning protection system to be down for 2+ months. Corie at ALP proactively called several times to check whether they could reinstall the system. When the roofers were finally done, Corie was very responsive in getting our project on ALP’s schedule as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, ALP’s crew found that the roofers had caused considerable damage to the very components they had been cautioned about. Instead of a one- or two-hour job, it took two man-days to get the system operational. The ALP crew was very professional throughout the repair. Afterwards they provided us with a letter and photos showing the damage and repairs that were made. We forwarded the letter and photos to the roofing contractor along with the additional charges for the time and materials required for those repairs. We were very relieved when the system was again in place! We cannot say enough good things about ALP, their workmanship, knowledge, and professionalism. WE MOST HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALP TO ANYONE CONSIDERING A LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM!