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Originally Posted by applesoffh
We spoke with our home insurance rep after being approached about lightning rods this afternoon. She said that she personally knows of 5 strikes hitting houses within the past 4 1/2 years, that all TV commercial buildings have rods, and that there is no reduction in premiums for having them installed.
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Personally, I'd rather go with a whole-house surge protector, with some plug in protectors for the TV, computers, etc.
Unless you are on the highest elevation in your neighborhood, with the tallest trees, I'm not sure about the value of lightning rods. It sure doesn't sound like the insurance companies think they are worthwhile.