Rain, snow and lightning—each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected. Just as roofs safely move water to the ground, lightning protection systems (LPS) do the same with the 300 million volts of electricity in a lightning strike.1
According to the National Weather Service, “Lightning is the most underrated weather hazard. In the United States, lightning routinely kills more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined.” In addition to fire and physical damage, lightning can destroy the electronic devices necessary for building operation, safety and security. In a typical year in the U.S., lightning is responsible for over $1 billion of residential insurance claims and $108 million in direct property damage to non-residential buildings.