i want to know if a 1/4 " x 16 x 16 steel plate used as a chimney cap would be safe from lightning strikes?

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i want to know if a 1/4 " x 16 x 16 steel plate used as a chimney cap would be safe from lightning strikes?

2006-07-19 14:17:15 · 3 answers · asked by maddyss 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

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If it is isolated it poses no greater risk. If it is really well grounded it could be a good thing.

2006-07-19 14:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Lightning will seek the shortest path to the ground. The steel plate wont change that but the wind might blow it off and kill someone. The hardware stores sell chimney caps that are worth investing in.

2006-07-20 05:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Go Rush! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

nothing is safe from a lightning strike

2006-07-19 14:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by toomuchtime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋