| Myth |
Do
lightning rods attract lightning? |
| Fact |
Definitely
not! They are designed to intercept and to conduct
a bolt of lightning to ground, that has zeroed in
on the protected structure. |
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| Myth |
Do
trees protect structures from lightning? |
| Fact |
NO!
Trees do not provide protection from lightning because
of the dangerous ground charge that accompanies
the stroke and travels through surrounding buildings. |
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| Myth |
Do
T.V. antennas protect structures from lightning? |
| Fact |
NO!
Your television antenna is a target that does not
have adequate grounding to safely conduct a lightning
bolt to ground. |
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| Myth |
Are
lightning surge suppressors and voltage spike protectors
adequate protection? |
| Fact |
Such
devices are an integral part of a complete lightning
protection system, but used alone will not protect
a structure from lightning damage. |
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| Myth |
Will
I be safe if my building is in a low lying area? |
| Fact |
NO!
Lightning frequently strikes in low lying areas
as well as in higher locales. |
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| Myth |
Do
lightning rods look unsightly? |
| Fact |
Definitely
not! An experienced installation contractor can
tailor a lightning protection system to aesthetically
blend in with any surroundings. In many cases it
can be hidden entirely, except for the air terminals
themselves! |
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| Myth |
Do
lightning rods require routine maintenance? |
| Fact |
NO!
Due to the composition of lightning protection components
no maintenance is required unless changes are made
to the structure. |
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| Myth |
Are
lightning rods expensive? |
| Fact |
No.
Typically, a lightning protections system is less
that 1% of the total cost of the structure! |
