The #1 Lightning Protection Myth — And Why It’s Putting Homes at Risk

The #1 Lightning Protection Myth — And Why It’s Putting Homes at Risk

If you've ever hesitated to install a lightning protection system because you thought it would "attract lightning" — you're not alone.

This is by far the most common misconception we hear from homeowners. And it’s one that’s putting thousands of homes at serious risk.

Let’s Set the Record Straight

Myth: Lightning protection systems attract lightning.

Truth: They don’t attract lightning. They safely intercept and redirect it when it’s already coming your way.

Lightning doesn’t choose where to strike based on what’s on your roof. It follows the path of least resistance to ground — and without a system in place, that path might be through your chimney, your gas line, or your attic.

What the System Actually Does

A modern lightning protection system includes:

• Air terminals — low-profile rooftop interceptors

• Conductor cables — safely route energy down the sides of the structure

• Grounding rods — disperse energy harmlessly underground

These components do not increase your odds of getting hit by lightning. What they do is control the damage if and when you are hit.

And in North Texas?
That’s not an “if” — it’s a “when.”

Built to National Standards — Not Old Wives’ Tales

At Lightning Safety Solutions, we install systems built to meet:

• UL 96A

• NFPA 780

• LPI 175

These are the national safety standards recognized by insurers, home builders, and fire departments across the country.

So, Where Did the Myth Come From?

It dates back over 100 years — to early lightning rods that were tall, obtrusive, and often poorly installed.

But today’s systems are:

• Nearly invisible from the ground

• Custom fit to your roofline and materials

• Certified and safe by modern standards

Don’t Let a Myth Keep You Unprotected

The real risk isn’t installing a system.
The real risk is not having one when the next lightning strike hits your block.

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