Thornberry Custom Builders Inc. Newsletter
JANUARY 2013
Greetings!

 

Hello Friends!

 

2013 will certainly be anTJ Thornberry interesting year!

 

I'm optimistic that things will continue changing for the better. Here in our little corner of Paradise, the construction industry seems to be improving. A good sign for all related businesses, too.

 

Now that the holidays are behind us, we are rolling up our sleeves at Thornberry Custom Builders, Inc. and getting down to business.

 

Here's our New Years Resolution & Home Maintenance Tip for January: Change your smoke detector batteries! (See below)

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

TJ Thornberry 

 

 

 

TJ Thornberry
Thornberry Custom Builders Inc.  
  

 

 

 

 
Industry News, 
Thoughts for Home Owners
From TJ

  

Our "Craftsman style" home at 224 Harvey street in Downtown Punta Gorda continues to take shape and is starting to get the warm "homey" feeling.

 

As you can see from the pictures on the right, we have been busy with the interior trim work featuring a "coffered ceiling" in the formal dining room. All the interior doors have been hung and the windows are trimmed out with a very traditional flare.

 

On the outside, the porch ceilings feature "tongue & groove" cedar with a clear-coat finish. The garage doors are "Carriage House" doors with a wood "bead-board" factory finish and decorative strap hinges.

 

The rustic stacked stone veneer on the columns and exposed stem-wall are nearing completion. The caramel color stone (from the Country Ledge Series) adds weight to the house and visually anchors it to the ground.

 

Stay tuned next month for the brick paver front entry steps, driveway and pool deck. By that time the exterior should be complete and there will be additional updates to the interior finishes.

 
   
Monthly Home Owner Tip

 

Smoke Detector Batteries

 

Smoke detector batteries - it's something we hardly ever think about until the low battery "chirp" or, God forbid, an actual fire!
 
Today's building code requires smoke detectors to be "hardwired" to your electrical system. However, batteries are still required as a back-up in the case of a power failure.
 
If your smoke detectors are like mine, they only "chirp" to indicate a need for battery replacement in the middle of the night while you're in a dead sleep! I have actually considered using a broom handle to knock it off the ceiling because I couldn't reach it with a ladder. Ok, maybe anger management should be in my future...ha ha.
 

Anyway, annually replacing your smoke detector batteries will save you aggravation and/or possibly your life. (A good rule to follow is to link the date of the battery change to another special date e.g. Daylight Savings Time, New Year's Day, your birthday or anniversary, etc)

 

Today's code also requires smoke & carbon monoxide detectors. There is much debate as to the effectiveness of a carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling since the odorless gas is about the same density as air, by the time it builds up to the ceiling it may be at a toxic level that can kill.

 

There have been recommendations to install the carbon monoxide detectors a few feet above the floor, but the experts are still debating which installation is best.

 

What's new with the Thornberry's.......
  

 

We spent the Christmas holiday in Michigan this year and a white Christmas it was! 

 

It was a great time visiting and spending time with family.   

Family
Huddling for a group photo - the Schmidt, Koch and Thornberry families

 We had a Euchre card playing tournament where my sister Ann Marie (who lives in San Diego) and I were the reigning champs.

  

TJ & Jess Skiing
TJ & Jess Skiing

Jessica was introduced to snow skiing for the first time. She did well for a tru Floridian. On her 6th try down the hill she made it without falling. However, I don't think it will be her new favorite hobby. 

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TJ Thomas Thornberry
Thornberry Custom Builders Inc.
LIC#CBS1253881

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In This Issue
Industry News: Building a New Home (part 5)
January Tip: Smoke Detectors
What's New with the Thornberry's
Project Photos
FREE Report - Mistakes to Avoid
  Project in Process:
Building a New Home
Elevation Drawing
Exterior Front Elevation Drawing
Coffered Ceiling
Coffered Ceiling
Traditional Window Trim
Traditional Window Trim
 
Porch Ceiling
Porch Ceiling
Garage Doors

Carriage House Styled

Garage Doors

Stacked Stone

Stacked Stone Veneer

on Stemwall

 
 

  

 

 
 
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