Sharp Rise In Lightning Strikes Increases The Need For Protection

As we are in the season of storms, Heightwise are reminding all property owners across the UK of the importance of ensuring they have lightning protection in place. With a sharp rise in damage and harm caused by lightning recently there is no margin and no area of the UK where one can take for granted that they will not be affected. Heightwise, with over 40 years of service, are the trusted name for designing and installing the most effective protection from lightning strikes possible.

October 2014 served to prove that the only certainties around lightning strikes are that they will always occur, and that they will remain impossible to predict. Right across the UK incidents happened that caused a great deal of damage to both people and properties. Reports from South Wales, Berkshire, Sussex, Plymouth, Wiltshire and Westmorland all reflected the same devastating effects of what happens when lightning strikes buildings and properties. Hundreds of homes had their electricity supply and telephone services disrupted, with many buildings suffering from substantial structural damage as a consequence.

What makes being affected by a lightning strike considerably worse than the damage caused is the usual lack of coverage from your standard insurance. Most insurance companies insert clauses that limit their liability when it comes to claims relating to lightning damage, classifying lighting as an 'Act of God' and thus making it something excluded from their standard cover. With the structure of most properties featuring elements that are strong conductors for lightning - water pipes, electricity cables and telephone lines in particular - making sure you are protected as far as you can be from the unfortunate occurrence of being struck by lightning is a priority for all property owners.

By being able to call on many years of experience in applying solutions to diverse properties and locations, Heightwise are the industry leaders when it comes to ensuring that the most comprehensive protection possible is in place against lightning strikes. Heightwise know that there is no "one size fits all" answer for lightning protection. By analysing and evaluating both your property and the geographical features of the area surrounding it, Heightwise make sure you get the benefit of a bespoke, unique solution, with lightning protection put in place that addresses your specific situation.

Heightwise are available to provide lightning protection across the nation, with their name and flawless reputation seeing them being called upon to deliver their expert solutions beyond the borders of the UK. With the necessity of lightning protection being needed in the light of recent news stories and the lack of full insurance coverage, you want to have - and deserve - only the best available. Heightwise are the known and trusted name for delivering the best protection possible.