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Old 07-10-2023, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JudyLife View Post
In my experience lightning protection system (rods) on our 3/2 CYV from Triangle in 2022 was well worth the cost of $1300, especially as we are snowbirds. As far as homeowners insurance goes sure, but I’d rather do what I can in the first place to mitigate a direct hit and resulting damage, repair & upheaval. A well installed LPS is like an ‘additional insurance policy’ but a one-off payment.
Do the math. Assume that a lightning protection system for an average Villages house would cost $2,000. So, to protect the Villages, that would be $140 million ($2,000 x 70,000 houses). In my opinion, it would not be worth the cost. The builder could offer it as an option, but I don't think they would get many takers.