is lightning protection proven science?
Yes. Lightning protection has been saving homes and other structures for well over 100 years. The basic science of lightning protection goes back to the days of Ben Franklin. The latest codes and regulations, including NFPA 780, UL 96A, and LPI 175, incorporate over 200 years of scientific study and provide the only way to reliably and consistently protect your building from lightning damage. As mentioned above, a great example is the Empire State Building, which gets struck by lightning an average of over 100 times a year, yet suffers no damage because of its lightning protection system. We are happy to direct you to additional information about the science of lightning protection.
