Today's homes are especially vulnerable to lightning

Today's homes are more susceptible to lightning damage than ever. Metal building components, irrigation and security systems, invisible and electric fences, computers and sensitive electronic appliances are common. These lightning sensitive features can increase a homeowner's potential for serious lightning damage.

A properly installed lightning protection system minimizes the threat of lightning related damage. The security and peace of mind that a lightning protection system offers is a big return on a small investment.

The Primary Components

A lightning protection system should include all of the following elements, which work together to prevent lightning damage:

• Air terminals (rods)
• Conductor (cable)
• Bonds to metallic bodies
• Ground terminations
• Surge arresters

Electronic Protection

Today's homes are especially vulnerable to the havoc that lightning can cause on sensitive electronic equipment. Harmful electrical surges can enter your home through the various utility service lines. To assure the highest level of protection, UL listed Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) are available for your individual sensitive electronic equipment and service entrances. A qualified lightning protection specialist can make recommendations for surge protection that is tailored to your specific needs.

Quality Counts

It is essential that lightning protection systems are installed by trained, qualified lightning protection specialists. For quality assurance, all materials and methods should comply with nationally recognized safety standards as established by Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Protection Association. Visit our Why Bonded? page for information on these standards and why you should choose Bonded Lightning Protection to install lightning protection on your home!