| Frequently Asked
Questions About Lightning Protection
- Don't lightning rods
actually attract lightning?
- Our home is grounded;
doesn't that protect us?
- Our antenna is grounded;
doesn't that protect us?
- Don't our trees protect
our home?
- Can't we install our
own lightning protection?
- Won't it ruin the aesthetics
of our home?
Don't lightning rods
actually attract lightning?
No; they neither attract nor repel lightning.
In the event of a strike, a protection system simply creates
a pre-determined path of low resistance to ground, facilitating
a harmless discharge of the lightning strike.
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Our home is grounded;
doesn't that protect us?
No; a house may be grounded to assure electrical
safety; however, grounding is not intended to prevent lightning
damage.
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Our antenna is grounded;
doesn't that protect us?
No; an antenna is not designed to handle a lightning
strike and, instead, allows dangerous current to enter the
home.
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Don't our trees protect
our home?
No; many times after trees are struck, the lightning
sideflashes to the house.
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Can't we install our
own lightning protection?
No; an improperly installed system may be dangerous.
Lightning protection is a very specialized industry requiring
trained technicians. A proper system takes into account your
home's design, construction, electrical components, soil condition,
location and more.
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Won't it ruin the aesthetics
of our home?
No; the system can be concealed within the walls
during the construction stage. For existing homes, conductors
can be semi-concealed.
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