Lightning & Lightning Rod Blog

Lightning is one of the most powerful natural forces on earth, and it has been a subject of fascination and fear for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans worshiped Zeus and Jupiter as gods of [...]

One of the biggest things that we pride ourselves on is that we are a family owned company. My grandfather, Bob, was a born businessman. He was always eager to work. Always eager to provide [...]

I have noticed more and more homes in the Northeast are moving away from fossil fuels. New construction will have heat pumps instead of boilers. And now, Gov. Hochul of New York State has announced [...]

Lightning protection is an important consideration for homes and buildings all year round, but in the winter months, it can become even more critical. With colder temperatures, snow, and ice, lightning protection systems are put [...]

We at Associated hope you all have a great holiday weekend and enjoy the extra time with your family and friends. It feels like the last couple of years have completely flown by with the [...]

One of the most common questions we receive is: "Doesn't lightning strike the tallest point? Why can't I just put one single lightning rod up on my chimney assuming the lightning will hit that?" Simply because [...]