Hammond is a historic industrial city in northwest Indiana, directly bordering Chicago's far south side. The city features established residential neighborhoods with classic early-to-mid 20th century homes, including many brick bungalows and Craftsman-style houses in neighborhoods like Hessville and Robertsdale.
Hammond's position in northwest Indiana brings lake-effect snow and biting winter winds off Lake Michigan, with temperatures regularly dropping below -5F and gusty conditions that penetrate poorly sealed windows.
Hammond's older housing stock from the early-to-mid 1900s includes many homes with original single-pane or early double-pane windows that are significant energy wasters. The combination of cold Lake Michigan winds and aging window technology makes replacement one of the most cost-effective improvements available.
the Hammond Civic Center and Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Our Craftsman home in Hessville had original 1930s windows that were beyond saving. Panes replaced them with energy-efficient triple-pane windows that honor the home's character. Our winter heating costs dropped by nearly 30%. — Teresa M., Hessville