Noticing water droplets or fog on your windows can be alarming, but it doesn’t automatically mean your windows are failing. In many cases, condensation is simply a sign of excess indoor moisture reacting to temperature changes — not a defect.
Ottawa winters have a particular sound. The furnace kicks in a little earlier than you expect, windows gather a soft halo of frost, and you can hear the faint whistling of air sneaking through older frames on nights when the temperature drops harder than predicted. Most homeowners take this as a sign to wait until spring before doing anything about it. Winter, after all, feels like the wrong time to touch windows.
If you’ve lived in Ottawa long enough, you know the city isn’t as quiet as it used to be. Some neighbourhoods barely notice it, but in others, the noise has crept up year after year. A lot of homeowners think, “Well, that’s city life,” and decide there’s nothing they can do. But windows actually play a bigger role than most people realise.
Ottawa has already seen its first snowfall, and with that comes the familiar thought many homeowners have each year: “It’s too cold to replace my windows or doors — I’ll wait until spring.” But here’s the truth: winter installations are absolutely possible — and perfectly safe. At Big City Windows & Doors, we work all year round. Snow, frost, and freezing temperatures don’t stop us from keeping Ottawa homes warm, efficient, and looking great.
Most homeowners spend weeks comparing window styles, glass types, and efficiency ratings — and only a few minutes asking who’s going to install them. It’s an easy mistake. The truth is, the best window on the market won’t perform if it isn’t fitted and sealed properly.
Most homeowners start thinking about new windows because something doesn’t feel right anymore. The heat you’re paying for keeps escaping, and you can sense it even before you see it on the bill.
Discover the advantages of triple-glazed windows for your home. From superior energy efficiency and noise reduction to increased comfort and durability, these windows offer long-term benefits that can improve your living space and save on energy costs. Learn when and why triple-glazed windows might be the right choice for your home.
Ottawa winters are not gentle. −25 °C wind, ice crust on the sill, that brief fog on the glass when someone boils pasta. Pane count matters because it changes everything you feel on the inside: warmth at arm’s length, how loud Bank Street sounds at night, whether the bottom corners drip.
