In the UK the weather in the summer can be unpredictable at times, however with temperatures tending to be on the warmer side, particularly recently, this also means that thunderstorms are a common feature of the weather in the UK over the summer months. Most of the time thunderstorms don’t tend to cause a lot of damage compared to other weather events like strong winds and heavy rain for example, but lightning can cause problems for some – with a temperature that is hotter than the surface of the sun and a very strong electrical charge, where it strikes of course it can be a problem!
Of course, lightning will always strike the highest place it can reach – and this means that the part of your home that is most at risk from a lightning strike is the roof. The biggest risk from this happening is a fire. Of course, the temperature of lightning is very high and after a long spell of dry weather this can make things much more susceptible to fire.
The force of the strike can also be something that causes damage to the structure of the roof. Tiles, flashing and even parts of the roof like the chimney can be damaged from a lightning strike.
If your home is struck by lightning, it is always worth getting a professional like this roofers Chichester based company https://www.randsroofing.co.uk/roofing-services/roofers-chichesterto come and take a look and check for any damage.