A lightning protection system uses highly conductive materials like copper and aluminum to create a safe pathway for lightning's electricity to reach the ground. These materials are specially designed and UL-listed for lightning protection. When a system is in place, it intercepts lightning and directs it to the ground, keeping your structure, occupants, and belongings safe. Our systems adhere to national safety standards, including NFPA 780 and UL 96, UL96A, and include essential components like strike termination devices, down conductors, bonding, and surge protection.

A lightning protection system uses highly conductive materials like copper and aluminum to create a safe pathway for lightning's electricity to reach the ground. These materials are specially designed and UL-listed for lightning protection. When a system is in place, it intercepts lightning and directs it to the ground, keeping your structure, occupants, and belongings safe. Our systems adhere to national safety standards, including NFPA 780 and UL 96, UL96A, and include essential components like strike termination devices, down conductors, bonding, and surge protection.

The cost of a lightning protection system is typically less than 1% of the value of your property. Prices vary based on the size, location, and type of your structure, but generally, it's more affordable than other building systems like security, plumbing, or generators. StormHero can provide a customized quote for your specific project and region.

Installing a lightning protection system is not a DIY project. It should only be done by experienced, certified professionals like those at StormHero. Our specialists use UL-listed materials and ensure that installation methods meet national safety standards set by LPI, NFPA, and UL. This expertise is not typically within the skill set of homeowners, electricians, or general contractors, so it's important to rely on trained experts for installation.

No, trees do not protect structures from lightning. In fact, lightning can travel through trees and potentially strike nearby buildings. The electricity can also travel through tree roots and enter your home via telephone, cable, or electrical lines, causing dangerous surges. Direct strikes can also damage trees, leading to falling limbs that could harm your property.

Surge protection is only one part of a comprehensive lightning protection system. To fully protect your structure, you need a grounding network that handles the massive electrical energy of a lightning strike.

No, having a grounded weather vane or antenna is not enough to protect against lightning. These provide only a single path to ground, which is insufficient for the high current of a lightning strike. Incomplete protection can be more dangerous than none at all, as lightning can jump to your structure after hitting these objects.