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Originally Posted by Normal

Lightning protection should never be installed on a new home. In the Villages, your roof warranty is automatically terminated if anyone puts a hole in your roof. This includes solar heaters, lightning protection systems and solar tubes.

Incorrect. I recently had a meeting with a manager from Batterbee Roofing on this very topic. This was a concern of the home struck and severly damaged last year in Osecola Hills. The correct answer is if the system is installed properly, meaning using the right roof connectors then your warranty is not effected. The only thing you need to know is if a leak does occur and it was from the LPS, then then the LPS installer not the roofer is responsible for the repair. Any damage to your home is covered by insurance. In speaking with A1 and Triangle lightning protection, so far there have not been any issues with leaks from the systems. The reason is they both use certified roofing connectors that are approved by the roofing industry for these types of installations.

The warranty for a roof typically covers failures in the materials and or installation.

From AI:
A properly installed and approved lightning protection system generally does not void a roof warranty, but the warranty can be voided if the system uses incompatible materials, involves improper installation methods like using screws or nails through the roof membrane, or is installed without coordinating with the roofing contractor and the system's requirements. It is crucial to have the lightning protection system designed and installed by professionals who use manufacturer-approved fasteners and adhesives and coordinate with the roofing manufacturer to ensure the installation adheres to all specifications and standards, such as NFPA 780, to maintain the roof warranty.

I believe the same is true for solar tubes and solar panels or anything else installed on your roof. When it comes to solar tubes, there are literally thousands of them installed all over the Villages. I've heard of one leaking and the solar tube company not the roofing company fixed the problem.

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Originally Posted by Normal

Lightning protection should never be installed on a new home. In the Villages, your roof warranty is automatically terminated if anyone puts a hole in your roof. This includes solar heaters, lightning protection systems and solar tubes.

We are planning to have our roof replaced and I asked this very question. All the roofers we received quotes from said installing a lightning protection sytem is fine and doesn't void the warranty as long as the installer uses approved connectors.