an anchor for lightning protection systems include a base and pad that extend over a sufficient area and a sufficient bearing length to hold in shear and in tension against the weight , shear force , and moment of cables , points , and other components of a lightning protection systems . the mounting anchor is non - penetrating , and adheres to a vertical surface almost immediately without requiring damage to structures , long term support over days waiting for cure , and works in overhang situations as well . an integrated clip may be constructed with the base from sheet material . adhesion of the base to a cover material on a wall or parapet may be promptly followed by snapping cable into clips formed monolithically with the base .