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How can you enhance security for your Alameda vintage home?

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How can you enhance security for your Alameda vintage home?

 

How can you enhance security for your Alameda vintage home? The Alameda Architectural Preservation Society’s first meeting of the year will address what you can do to improve the security of your vintage doors and windows Sunday, January 25 at 7:00 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1420 Lafayette Street in Alameda.

 

Bill Essert, President of Wooden Window will speak about restoration of windows and doors in historic homes versus replacement.  He will give advice about things homeowners can do to increase home’s security including retrofitting multi-point security locks on older doors.

 

front dorr photo by evelyn kennedy

VINTAGE DOOR

 

Windows and doors of many vintage homes are simply not secure.  Homeowners are faced with replacement which are safe but not vintage or keeping their unsecure doors and windows.

 

Essert has had 30 years experience working with architects, contractors and homeowners to help his clients improve the quality and security of the homes.  His company will help with weatherization, noise reduction and replacement of doors and windows. The meeting is free to AAPS members, non-member pay $5.

 

front window photo by evelyn kennedy

VINTAGE WINDOW

 

The Alameda Architectural Preservation Society has protected the architectural legacy of Alameda’s historic building for more than 40 years. Through AAPS action committees, educational seminars and home tours, citizens of Alameda have learned to embrace their diverse older neighborhoods. Over 4,000 buildings are on the City’s Historic Building Study List. Alameda City Hall, one of the oldest in California, is a historical monument

 

Alameda is a wonderful island community, with its tree lined streets, friendly neighborhoods, great schools and lovely architecture.  I write about interesting and fun things to do in Alameda and issue affecting  Alamedans in my Living in Alameda blog.  If you would like more information about Alameda please call or text me at 510-504-5612.



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Evelyn Kennedy - It has never occurred to me about a "vintage" historic home and keeping those original items verses newer construction and the security that comes from that construction.  Great information for any Alameda home owner that is struggling to do both!  You really have great information for your local residents and clients!

Jan 25, 2015 04:29 AM