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Old 07-23-2024, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Karmanng View Post
BE AWARE there are alot of homes here that have GAS and it is in the ATTIC !!!! very very stupid place for this builder to put in there ! SOOOO when you get a strike it is possible that the house will EXPLODE not just get a small fire.............so for those that have GAS IN THE ATTIC its your choice..............to do it or not to do it
After putting up lighting rods, and adding a whole house surge protector, and installing a quick shut-off value for the incoming gas line ... I had our attic flexible yellow gas lines (which are not lightning proof) replaced by black iron pipe - which is lightning proof.