You've already made the smart move and took care of lightning rod installation for your home; now it's time to address the need for upkeep. As with any other feature you add to your property, the lightning rod will require inspections and maintenance over time.
The United States fire department responds to over 22k lightning-related fires per year. Now that you have a rod installed, this should eliminate the higher risk factor for your home, but only if you make sure the device is in working condition. Stay current with what the rod requires for upkeep so you can continue to protect your home.
After the initial lightning rod installation, you should receive instructions on how to take the best care of your newly installed anti-lightning device. Lightning prevention measures can only work if they're properly maintained. Inspections will help with:
You can conduct an occasional visual scan but should schedule routine inspections with lightning rod professionals. This is especially important following any severe weather activity.
An inspection from an expert can determine if the electrical lines which require safeguarding against overvoltages are protected with adequate surge protection devices. Don't do yourself a disservice and end up with rods that aren't functioning properly because you've neglected to keep them maintained.
At Hamilton Lightning Protection, we've been taking good care of local customers since 1964. We're a family-owned and operated company and a third-generation lightning system installer. We take this industry seriously, and it's been an honor to continue with the family tradition of helping protect people and property from one of nature's most powerful forces.
If you need to schedule inspection, maintenance, installation, or lightning rod system design in Ohio, contact our team today.
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