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Does a metal roof increase the chances of being hit by lightning?

April 26, 2017hit increase lightning metal roof

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Does a metal roof increase the chances of being hit by lightning?

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No. Lightning always strikes the highest point. Having a metal roof will not affect this. If the roof is the highest point, you may want to consider installing a lightning rod. The good news is that if lightning did hit the house, a metal roof would actually help because it is fire resistant.