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Old 07-08-2023, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by margaretmattson View Post
And yet, ANOTHER! If this doesn't convince you of the need for surge protection and lightening rods, I don't know what will! Two homes in one week! The other was in the village of Charlotte and information was posted on this forum.
Lightning protection systems are very expensive and not cost effective, especially since the damage is covered by your homeowners insurance.

A surge protector will do nothing to prevent a direct lightning strike to a roof.