[TowerTalk] Grounding tower guy wires

[Nathaniel Lee]

One thought I just had, are insulators in this normally in a t-storm wet and simply spark gaps? Would they not flashover in a direct strike? If so, it would seem that whether they are insulated or not, they should be grounded. 

To what degree is necessary considering zinc and copper are the metals of choice and clamping is the only method acceptable in this case?