How to prevent condensation problems

Condensation on windows is a common problem that many homeowners face, especially during extreme temperatures. Not only can it be unsightly, but it can also cause damage to your home over time. In this article, we will discuss the causes of condensation and provide you with tips on how to prevent and manage it in your home.

New windows: a condensation solution?

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If you've diligently followed recommendations to decrease humidity in your home but still find yourself grappling with persistent condensation issues, there might be underlying problems at play.

Window replacement - During the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 has transformed so many aspects of our day-to-day life - what we do - what we don’t do - what we can do. And for many of us, we’ve pondered the question of what we should do with all the money that we would normally spend on vacations, restaurants, sports events...

Infographic - Window installation - What to expect

Buying windows is not always an easy decision… and what should be a very simple process, can be more complicated than most of us would care to deal with. To help put your mind at ease, and so you know what to expect, you’ll find the typical steps and procedures that are required to get you through the entire process.

Video - Typical door Installation

Considering door replacement in the Ottawa area? Here's a short video that shows some of the installation steps from the removal of an old door to the installation and finishing of a new steel Dimensions Doors entrance door.

Video - Typical window installation

Considering window replacement in the Ottawa area. Here's a short video that shows some of the steps. From the removal of an old window to the installation and finishing of the new North Star vinyl casement window.

Does professional window installation really matter?

This is definitely the era of the do-it-yourselfers. With online videos, tutorials and step-by-step installations that guide you every step of the way, it's hard not to think about taking tools into your own hands. After all, in theory, how hard can it be?

Bayview Windows - Small Business Week Award

Bayview Windows Receives Small Business Award
From October 20th to October 26th, 2019, thousands of Canadian small business owners came together to celebrate, learn, and network with other entrepreneurs. As part of the celebration, the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade took a day to celebrate the little guys by sponsoring Ottawa’s inaugural Small Business Awards - honouring companies in the Ottawa area with fewer than 10 employees and a success story to tell.

Video - 9 reasons why - Bayiew Windows

Bayview Windows takes pride in offering its customers premium-quality window & door products, exceptional client-focused sales and a lifetime warranty on installation services.

Update - Green Ontario Fund Window Rebate Program (cancelled June 19th, 2018)

Update - Green Ontario Rebate Program
In December 2017 a window rebate program was announced by the Ontario Green Ontario Fund (Paid for with proceeds collected from the Ontario Carbon Tax). Unfortunately, the funding was terminated by the Ontario Government on June 19th, 2018.

Video - About Bayview Windows

Bayview Windows - Pins to spark your window and door imagination

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Thinking about replacing your windows, here's a bunch of ideas that may inspire your choice of window style or even window treatment!

It's always nice when someone else toots our horn!

Bayview Windows is not about making a fast buck. We are not about trying to rush our installations as quickly as possible so that they can move on to the next job (we pay by the hour, not by the job). We are not about trying to monopolise the Ottawa window industry, and we are not about compromising quality for profit. So what are we about? One of our customers says it best!

Infographic - ENERGY STAR labels & specifications

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In Canada window certified energy-efficient windows start with ENERGY STAR certification. ENERGY STAR-certified windows meet or exceed high-efficiency standards and are in the top 15 to 30 percent of their class for energy performance. Temporary ENERGY STAR Certification labels are always affixed to certified products and contain various ratings to help suppliers and consumers know what they are purchasing or installing.

Infographic - Making windows energy-efficient

Windows are an important consideration in the passive solar management of a home, potentially providing free heating, free cooling, and free lighting. Window manufacturers and installers strive to offer energy-efficient window solutions that will help you save on energy costs. This infographic explains 10 areas that manufacturers and installers focus on to make windows more energy efficient.