Lightning rods and lightning protection systems by WB Lightning Rods. 888 590 9384, We help protect agriculture, trees, residential, and industrial, and commercial property from lightning damage in the midwest and east coast regions of America.

What is lightning? Lightning is the phenomenon which accompanies the discharge of atmospheric charges from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth. As lightning seeks the path of least resistance, it naturally tends to follow the shortest course between cloud and earth, such as buildings or towering projections. As illustrated, positive electrical charges gather in the clouds and negative charges gather in the ground. When the attraction between these two charges is strong enough they come together in the form of lightning. Lightning rod equipment, properly manufactured and installed, dissipates these charges. Safety Rules During Thundersorms (Do's and Do Not's) Do Not's Stand outside exposed in your lawn as a thunderstorm approaches Stand under an isolated tree as a thunderstorm approaches Operate a lawn mower of sit on a riding mower as a thunderstorm approaches Do's First choose shelter in buildings equipped with lightning protection systems Choose shelter in a metal frame structural steel building second Choose shelter in a car Choose shelter under a cliff or in a cave Lay flat on the ground in a ditch or in a depression Choose shelter in a larger buildings not equipped with lightning protection systems As a last resort, choose shelter in smaller buildings without lightning protection systems Lightning Risk Evaluation of my Home My Home: Has had previous lightning damage. Is located in an isolated open area. Is located on top of a hill or prominent area. Has tall trees overhanging of standing nearby. Has metal wood burning chimney. Has brick or stone chimney. Has metal ridge vent. Has aluminum siding. Has structural steel support beams inside. Does not have secondary lightning surge arrestors on electronic panel. Does not have surge protection on incoming phone line. Has computer, solid state TV or stereo system inside. Is located in the United States with over 30 thunderstorms per year. Is located in an area where neighbors have had lightning damage. My Risk (Number of items above checked / apply) 3 or less ... Low 4 to 6 ... Moderate 7 - 8 ... Severe Over 8 ... Critical