lightning damage. - air terminals (lightning rods) - conductor (cable) - bonds with metallic bodies - ground terminations (ground rods) - surge arresters (TVSS or SPD) Air Terminals- Also... referred to as lightning rods, these inconspicuous copper and metal rods are vertically mounted on the roof at various high points on a house. Positioned to project above... the roofline, the rods are designed to intercept the lightning strike. Main Conductors- made of copper or aluminum; these cables connect air terminals to grounds. Grounds- Main conductors...