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Originally Posted by ijusluvit
The original post asked about lightning protection systems, which cost at least $600-700. They consist of two or more lightning rods connected by heavy copper, (or acceptable metal substitute) cables which are strung down the outside of the house and connected to metal stakes buried deeply in the ground. They are the only practical protection from severe lightning strikes and the only way to reduce the risk of disaster when lightning ruptures attic gas lines.
Surge protection systems are cheaper. They do nothing to protect roofs or gas lines. They do reduce the risk of lightning damage to home appliances.
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$600-$700 is way low of an estimate. Depending on the house, you are talking $2500 (plus surge protectors). There is a lot of work involved.