Lightening Strikes BUT Never the Same Roof Twice

Professional roof research has proven stone coated metal roofing is not any more likely to attract a lightning strike than any other type of traditional roofing material.

As a matter of research, a non-combustible roofing material with the highest Class A fire-resistance rating, comes with a stone coated metal roofing making it one of the absolute best roofing materials for homes in lightning-prone regions.

SIDE NOTE BY DIGG MORNING NEWSLETTER: According to data from the National Lightning Detection Network, and Redditor adkinsadam1's visualization, it's clear US states do not share the same rate of lightning strikes whatsoever. In fact, some areas rarely (if ever) see lightning at all. Which is great, because imagine if California had to worry about more ways to start forest fires.

Florida is by far the most lightning heavy state in the US, seeing upwards of 30 strikes per square mile each year. The Gulf of Mexico coastline and parts of Georgia and South Carolina also get upwards of 25 strikes and more per square mile.

When it comes to lightning strikes and all types of roofing, it is really all about fire prevention. If the roof system is covered with combustible materials such as wood petroleum-based asphalt shingles, a lightning strike can unfortunately easily start a fire and destroy your home top to bottom.

Lightning produces an intense heat, and often it is this same heat which can cause fires on the roof leading to the inside of the house after "jumping" from the roof to the first available path to the ground.

If you're ready for the Lightening Proof Roof Deal when it comes to a new roof call the professionals at Great Lakes Metal Roofs! Currently we have locations in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana! Call 1-800-715-ROOF for more information! AND P.S If you find we're not serving your area call any ways - we might be soon and can get you the last roof you'll ever need for your home!