Lightning Rods in Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Looking to protect your building with a lightning rod? Invented by Benjamin Franklin, the lightning rod is responsible for saving countless lives and buildings throughout the decades. It consists of a metal rod that is installed on a building or other structure to protect it from a lightning strike. If lightning hits the building, it will be drawn to the rod and directed into the ground, rather than passing into the structure. Lightning protection systems have adapted for residential and commercial use to protect homes and offices from electrical damage and fires caused by lightning. Lightning protection systems must be strategically placed by specialized contractors. Installing a lightning rod requires specialty training and skills. In the industry since 75 years, WB Lightning Rods specializes in installation of lightning rods in Kutztown, Pennsylvania around both residential and commercial properties.
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Purpose of a Lightning Rod in Kutztown, PA
Although it is commonly believed that lightning rods serve to attract lightning, in reality, they serve as the path of least resistance to redirect the dangerous electricity currents, caused by a lightning strike, directly into the ground and out of harm's way. Well-placed and well-built lightning rods can handle an enormous amount of electricity, carrying it away from homes and other buildings. Their sole purpose of a Kutztown lightning rod is to receive the lightning voltage and direct it deep underground along a low resistance path.
Dangers of Kutztown Lightning Strikes to a Home
Whether you have a lightning rod in place or not, lightning strikes will occur. WB Lightning Rods will make sure you are prepared by installing lightning protection systems on Kutztown homes and commercial buildings. Without lightning protection in place, lightning will usually strike the tallest structure in the area, usually a tree or house. When it strikes a structure that isn't a conductor of electricity, that structure will suffer massive electric and heat damage. Lightning rods serve to redirect currents away from home, preventing damage and injury from fires and electrical devices from getting "fried". WB Lightning Rods has been in the business if keeping families and properties safe from the damaging effects of lightning strikes since 1950. Well trained and highly skilled, our Kutztown lightning rod specialists can devise and install a lightning protection system to suit your needs. Call (302) 400-7011 and leave the rest to us!
Components of Lightning Protection Systems in Kutztown
Residential properties and small commercial buildings are kept safe from sever lightning damage when lightning protection systems are installed. There are several important components to the Kutztown lightning systems installed by WB Lightning Rods.
1. Lightning Rods: The rods themselves sit at the highest point of the lightning protection system, and serve to take the strike. WB Lightning Rods installs rods in locations that are most commonly hit with lightning strikes, such as the tallest points on a building.
2. Lightning Cables: Copper or aluminum cables attach to the rods and direct lightning strikes into the ground.
3. Grounding Devices: Steel rods that deliver the strike deep into the ground, and away from other structures.
4. Surge Protectors: Connected between the electrical conductors and the ground. They work to direct powerful flows of currents, such as caused by lightning away from the connected devices and into the ground. They are used to minimize the rise in voltage when a power line has been struck.
Call WB Lightning Rods to install a lightning rod system on your building. You'll receive quality services from highly trained experts in the industry. Ask about adding an ornamental point to increase the attractiveness of your Kutztown lightning rod.
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:
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★★★★★ - "I found the sales representative from WB Lightning Rods to be professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I received an estimate quickly, and the work was performed within a week. The installation looks great, and the team took the time to make the lightning rod as discreet as possible. I am comforted to have this level of protection for my home - it's a small cost for a large investment."
A. M., Lightning Rods in Hockessin, DE
2025-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "We live in a neighborhood that has been hit hard by lightning. Two homes have burned as a result. We contacted Bill at WB Lightning Rods, and he explained the protection provided by lightning rods. We had them installed, and 3 weeks later, our house took a direct hit; it was scary. I immediately reached out to Bill and thanked him for saving our home! We thought if we made the investment, it was an insurance that we would probably never need; we were wrong! Thank you to WB Lightning Rods for saving our home."
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2025-05-20 -
★★★★★ - "Excellent overall experience. Materials used were top shelf. Install of system was done efficiently and with care. I would highly recommend William and his team."
Clement D., Lightning Rods in Wilmington, DE
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "They were very prompt and efficient. Did a good job."
Khaled M., Lightning Rods in Chester, PA
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "We have been hit twice by lightning, by God's grace neither one hit our home, however the last strike burnt our motorhome to the ground. William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings. He took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know by answering every question professionally, conducted himself in the utmost professional manner. I would highly recommend WB Lightning Rods, and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job. We are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection."
David P., Lightning Rods in Garnet Valley, PA
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "We were really pleased with their appearance and the work they did."
Mr. & Mrs. R., Lightning Rods in New Castle, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "Exceptional professionalism."
Charlie C., Lightning Rods in Delaware City, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They were great,I have no complaints. They were very friendly and professional. They did the work and did a great job."
Suzanne B., Lightning Rods in Newark, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They were quite efficient and they did a quality job. They gave the best recommendations on what I should do, but the listened to what I wanted as well."
Mr. & Mrs. P., Lightning Rods in Bear, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They are a family owned business. They were prompt, neat, clean and professional."
Homeowner, Lightning Rods in Pylesville, MD
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "I hired this company to install a lightning rod system and I have been extremely pleased. William showed up promptly and was very neat, clean, and professional. An absolute pleasure to do business with him. Would highly recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you so much for your kindness."
Donna C., Lightning Rods in Broomall, PA
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "William was a great guy to do buisness with. showed up on time and got job done ."
Michael T., Lightning Rods in Jamison, PA
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "SUPER!!! COMPANY TO DEAL WITH AAA"
Homeowner, Lightning Rods in Mount Airy, MD
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "They were prompt and courteous. No waiting around for contractor to get started or partially finished job. Provided attractive lightning rod system and do automatic 3 year checks on the system. As an aside they were able to comment on the cedar shake roof condition while up there-a very frightening job up three stories in the air."
Debra W., Lightning Rods in Hockessin, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "I think they are terrific. We would highly recommend them to anyone. It was done thoroughly and efficiently."
Sam D., Lightning Rods in Newark, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "William Burden and his crew were awesome! They were efficient and professional and completed the job in a minimal amount of time. The system itself is inconspicuous and will give us peace of mind after having watched one of our neighbor's homes go up in flames after a lightning strike. Would definitely hire them again if necessary."
Anonymous, Lightning Rods in Bear, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "WB Lightning Rods is a family-owned business that focuses on lighting rod installation as their core business. They are prompt, highly knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. They work on the eastern part of the US in multiple states and can be found at wblighteningrods.com. They installed 9 lightning rods for us and were highly professional and prompt."
Bill F., Lightning Rods
2020-04-28
