Has Lightening Struck Your Property?

6/20/2022 (Permalink)

Lightning is one of the most dangerous parts of a storm, and it is not something we usually think much about. There are so many things that could happen when lightning strikes, and when it strikes your property you could be looking at damage not only to the structure but to the contents of it as well.

The following are things you need to prepare for in the case of a horrible storm:

• Fire danger
  • Wood and other flammable building materials can easily be ignited anywhere an exposed lightning channel comes in contact with them. It is most common in the attic or on the roof of a house and is easily conducted by wiring or pipes. When the current passes through wires, it will commonly burn them up. This presents a fire ignition hazard in and around the wiring.
• Power surge damage
  • If any of the home's electrical wiring is struck, the explosive surge can damage even non-electronic appliances that are connected. Even the home's electrical system could experience a surge that could cause potentially significant damage to anything connected to it.

The important thing to remember is that if you find yourself dealing with lightning damage, you can count on SERVPRO of South Louisville for the cleaning and restoration of your property. We’ll use our years of experience to make it, “Like it never even happened.”