What is Lightning?

In our efforts to modernize our homes, we often create a perfect storm of potential dangers during lightning strikes. Pipes, wires, and metal fixtures can easily conduct this powerful force of nature. The more we rely on these systems, the greater the risk to our property if it’s unprotected.

Today’s suburban and small-town homes are prime targets for lightning strikes. It’s essential for homeowners to recognize the destructive nature of lightning and take proactive steps to safeguard against this significant life and fire hazard.

Static electricity can build up within a home, potentially leading to a lightning discharge. During a storm, static charges from the ground search for a way to travel upward. They’re often attracted to metal objects found in modern homes, like heating equipment, air conditioning units, appliances, and electronics. Each of these items can create a static field, increasing the buildup of electricity that makes your home a lightning target.

By installing a modern lightning protection system that covers your entire building, you create a safe pathway for these static charges to travel upward to the roof, where they can be dissipated by specialized air terminals. This approach effectively reduces the risk of a lightning strike by preventing dangerous charge buildup.

Lightning kills over 600 property owners in the U.S. each year and injures thousands more, resulting in millions of dollars in damages annually.

Investing in a lightning protection system is a small price to pay for peace of mind when it comes to your family’s safety.

Contact us today for more information and pricing!