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March 21, 2016 by admin

LI Protecting Your Pets | Long Island Lightning Protection

Our lightning protection company knows that you have a dog, you have probably noticed a change in behavior when there is thunder or lightning nearby. Dogs seem to be especially sensitive to storms, and there are a few theories as to why. One theory is that the static electricity that builds up before a storm can be felt by dogs. Another is that the pressure change combined with lower frequency thunder upsets them. If a dog is already sensitive to other types of noise or is prone to high anxiety, this can make thunderstorms even more miserable.

March 7, 2016 by admin

LI Myths and Facts | NYC Protection Lightning

There are many myths surrounding lightning, but since lightning can be deadly, it is important to know the facts. Our lightning protection company has the facts for you. One myth that has been around for many years is that lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but this is not true. Lightning can strike the same place many times, especially if it is a tall object, like a building by itself.

February 22, 2016 by admin

LI iPods and Lightning | Long Island Electronic Protection

Our lightning protection company wants you to be safe when in your home and outside. When there is a lightning storm, the most important thing you can do is find safe shelter that is protected against lightning. Even if you think the lightning might be far away, it is better not to take any chances.

February 9, 2016 by admin

LI Protecting Your Home | Westhampton Lightning Protection

Lightning looks for the quickest and easiest path to the ground. It is possible for a single bolt of lightning to carry over 30 million volts of electricity. This power can ignite fires, tear apart houses, and cause electrical surges. Lightning can also travel through phone and cable lines, antennas, and computer models to enter in your home. It is estimated that fire departments in the U.S. respond to over 23,000 fires caused by lightning each year. Many of those fires could have been prevented with a lightning protection system.

January 25, 2016 by admin

LI Lightning Strikes | Long Island Earth Grounding

Think your home or business doesn’t need lightning protection
? Think again. Every year, thousands of properties are damaged or completely destroyed by lightning strikes. In the United States alone, lightning is responsible for more than a quarter billion dollars annually in property damage. Lightning creates more property loss and deaths than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. So, how much do you really understand about this potentially devastating phenomenon? We’ve gathered some important facts everyone should know regarding lightning strikes and susceptible structures.

January 11, 2016 by admin

LI Lightning Strike | Long Island Electronic Protection

A lightning strike can have 100 million volts of power, and can strike your home at any time. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that one in four home fire deaths are caused by fires that start in the bedroom. This is why it is important to have a smoke alarm in each room so that you can hear it go off while you are sleeping, and also to have a home lightning protection system. It is estimated that there is $7 billion in property loss each year in the U.S. from home fires.

December 28, 2015 by admin

Long Island Lightning Protection System | LI Estate Services

Let’s add Lightning Protection to the “Smart Home” design model! Often lightning strikes are never considered for electronic protection when construction begins. Designers, builders and code officials are very conscious of providing support when it concerns natural destruction caused from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires BUT lightning protection is often neglected.

December 14, 2015 by admin

LI Lightning Protection | Long Island Earth Grounding

When developing a lightning protection system, a key part of the installation is proper installation of the grounding equipment. When lightning strikes a protection system, it looks for an easy path to ground, where it then dissipates into the earth. The problems start if this part of the system is not installed correctly.

November 30, 2015 by admin

LI Glossary of Terms | Middle Island Lightning Protection System

Lightning Protection Terms are while the installation takes place. We want you to know what they mean. Below are some terms defined by the Lightning Institute Standard of Practice for the Design, Installation, and Inspection of Lightning Protection systems to help you decipher our Lightning Protection lingo.

November 16, 2015 by admin

LI Lightning Protection | Greenlawn Earth Grounding

A lightning protection system is one of the most important safety features that you can add to your home. When lightning strikes a building, it looks for the easiest way to reach the ground. A lightning protection system is composed of rods, conductor cables, and ground rods, to give the lightning a safe path to the ground that protects your home and all the people inside your home. Without a lightning protection system, there are many things in your home that are good conductors for lightning, including the phone line, electrical line, water or gas pipes, or the building if it is steel-framed.