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Originally Posted by dewilson58
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Lightning protection systems (lightning rods) have been around since Franklin invented them in 1752. They do work if they are designed, installed , and maintained to the national standard on lightning. They are used extensively in The Villages. All water & sewer pumping stations, fire headquarters on Morse Blvd, The Sharon, nearly all buildings at Sumter Landing, major churches, Savannah Center, many residences and other properties are protected from a direct lightning strike. One home was heavily damaged this year and two last year. We have had 20 homes struck and damaged since 2004. None had lightning rods. The cost depends on the size of the home to be protected; estimated cost $1,000 up to $3,500 for larger homes. Only use lightning protection system installers listed by UL who employ a Master Installer certified by the Lightning Protection Institute. Reference: "The Art & Science of Lightning Protection" by Dr. Martin Uman from the University of Florida, NFPA-780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.