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Old 05-25-2024, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lightning View Post
Lightning protection systems commonly called lightning rods have been protecting structures for 250 years. Note that every building at Sumter Landing is protected as is every pumping station and even fire headquarters on Morse Blvd. See the Art and Science of Lightning Protection by University of Florida professor of Dr. Martin Uman that can be found at the library.
Any idea how many homes have been struck the past 5 years?

I'm aware of 5 south of 44. Two were total loss and still are not habital two years later.

The gas lines in the attic were enough to convince me to have a LPS installed to reduce the risk.