Many of us associate the damage caused by lighting with electrical items, so we invest in protective systems to prevent equipment and appliances being damaged by the power surge a strike delivers. While this is certainly important, it is not the only problem which can be caused to a building when it’s struck. There have been many cases where the structure itself has been badly damaged as a consequence of being hit by lightning.

We supply and install lightning protection systems which are designed to protect homes and buildings from structural damage as well as providing surge protection. There have been numerous instances where a lightning strike has been the instigator of a home fire. The shockwaves from a strike can also be powerful enough to cause vibrations which fracture bricks and concrete, causing structural problems such as cracked walls and floors, walls dropping lower into the ground and ceilings and floors becoming warped.

Many people believe their homes are safe from lightning strikes due to having surge protection plugs in place. While these do perform a valuable service, it must be remembered that such a measure will only curtail the damage caused after the effects of the strike have reached your home. They will not work in a way that absorbs the immense power of a lightning strike, or offer any form of defence against structural damage.

The last few weeks have seen most areas in the UK badly hit by some major storms and adverse weather conditions. Although lightning strikes are impossible to predict, the increase in the number of such major weather incidents suggests that homes are becoming ever more likely to experience damage from them. While we can’t know when lightning may strike, we can make sure we’re as prepared as possible to deal with it. Our lightning protection is designed to keep you and your property as safe and secure as possible. Just get in touch if you would like to learn more about this or need further information on any of our other domestic and industrial services.