Hot News from TowlesCorp... We're building a New Model!
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Where? Corner of Bal Harbor & Marion Ave, Punta Gorda
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Single Story, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths and 3 Car Garage
Completion - late 2015
Keep an eye on our progress either in person or in upcoming issues of our newsletter! Progress photos will be published monthly!
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Anatomy of a Million Dollar Home...
Lightning Rods*
Lightning rods are designed to protect a building from a direct strike. Lightning protection systems do not prevent lightning from striking the structure, but intercept a strike, provide a conductive path for the harmful electrical discharge to follow and disperse the energy safely into the ground. It is very important that all components be properly connected to minimize the chances for sparks or side flashes. 
While lightning rods help protect a structure from a direct lightning strike, a complete lightning protection system is needed to help prevent harmful electrical surges and possible fires caused by lightning entering a structure via wires and pipes. A complete system also includes electrical surge protection devices for incoming power, data and communication lines; and surge protection devices for vulnerable appliances. Lightning protection may also be needed for gas piping. Any lightning protection system should follow the national safety standards and requirements of the Lightning Protection Institute, National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories.
Whole House Surge Protectors
Our electrician, Paul Russel of AMP Electric, has installed quite a few whole house surge protectors for our homeowners. He agrees that this has been a particularly volatile lightning season. His recommendation is to install an Intermatic Surge Protector at the main distribution panel. It is attached to the exterior side of the panel and connected to its own breaker. Model #IG1240-RC3 has six modes of surge protection, a 5 year product warranty and a $10,000 connected equipment coverage warranty for 5 yrs. The $250 cost covers both the unit and installation for any size home in Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte (trip charges may apply for other areas). Paul does suggest additional individual protectors for electronics, just to be safe.
See the "Subcontractors Spotlight" on the left for contact info for Thor Lightning Protection (lightning rods) and AMP Electric (whole house surge protectors).
TowlesCorp
Building
Extraordinary Homes for Extraordinary People!
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Charlotte County Happenings
Labor Day Weekend - Blues Event Fundraiser for The Back Pack Kidz
FOOD! FUN! MUSIC! Come One, Come All!
WHO?
Music by Deb and the Dynamics
WHAT?
Fundraiser for the Back Pack Kidz
2705 Tamiami Trail, Punta GordaWHEN?
Saturday, August 30 12-4pm
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Please visit our website
www.TowlesCorp.com
The floor plans & photo gallery on our site show a variety of ideas to get you thinking about what you've always wanted in your home. They are a beginning in the thought process of designing
YOUR perfect Custom home! 
TowlesCorp Will Go Beyond
Your Wildest Dreams!
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I hope you've enjoyed our TowlesCorp newsletter. If you have any questions or would like to speak with us about building a custom home, please call me at
941-575-1515
or email us
Regards,
Keith B. Towles
President
TowlesCorp of SW FL
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