I live in farm and ranch country, North Dakota. A lot of the old ranch and farmsteads have lightning protection systems installed that are probably original to the home which was probably built in the 40's and 50's.
They all have the aerials and lines going to ground. Most of the homes are the tallest thing for miles around.
You don't see them on rural homes that were built more recent than about the 70's (that I'm aware of).
Recently I looked at plans for an engineered federal job that was spec's out with an involved lightning system. I don't have any experience with these systems and it looked very involved (more so than just a few aerials and copper wire).
What are the thoughts about whether they are justified? Why don't you see them installed on newer homes? Especially in place like Florida?
They all have the aerials and lines going to ground. Most of the homes are the tallest thing for miles around.
You don't see them on rural homes that were built more recent than about the 70's (that I'm aware of).
Recently I looked at plans for an engineered federal job that was spec's out with an involved lightning system. I don't have any experience with these systems and it looked very involved (more so than just a few aerials and copper wire).
What are the thoughts about whether they are justified? Why don't you see them installed on newer homes? Especially in place like Florida?