Lightning Protection

Each year, more than one million trees in the United States are struck by lightning. The Southeast has the highest frequency of lightning storms in the country. If you have a high value tree or any tree within 10 feet of your home a lightning protection system may be a good choice for you to avoid costly damage to both the tree and your home. If you already have a lightning protection system it should be inspected annually to ensure it is intact. Systems will require servicing to extend conductors and replace fasteners to accommodate growth of the trees in which they are installed.