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Old 06-14-2022, 06:29 AM
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Are these non-metal rooves ? Shingle ?

Would be nice to find online somewhere the stats on shingle vs metal roofing and lightning penetration.


Lightning Protection for Buildings with Metal Roofs | 2017-07-21 | Building Enclosure

Lightning is a powerful, destructive force of nature and will strike a building regardless of its type of roofing. Metal roofs do not attract lightning strikes; nor do metal roofs protect a building against lightning.

The only way to protect a building is with a properly designed and installed lightning protection system (LPS).