Insights > Article > Posted: 2025-Mar-20, Updated: 2025-Mar-31

Condensation
INFOGRAPHIC

Condensation on windows is one of the most persistent household annoyances during Ottawa’s winter months. While it can happen year-round under the right conditions, it's most noticeable when temperatures plummet.

Typically caused by excess humidity, condensation can lead to more than just foggy windows—it can create health risks and cause damage to your home. Download our infographic to discover the common causes of condensation and effective strategies to reduce or prevent it.

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Why should you take condensation seriously?

A unhappy face marked onto a foggy window with a finger.

How to prevent condensation problems

A close up of a window pane with humidity drops.

What causes window condensation?

View of neighbourhood through a fogged up window on a cold wintery evening.

Can condensation appear on windows all year round?

From humid summers to chilly winters, condensation can form on your windows any time of the year.

Will new windows reduce condensation?

A woman’s hand wiping condensation off a window with a towel.

Ideal humidity & temperature levels for winter

Ideal in-home humidity and temperatures for winter

Want to eliminate window condensation?

If you’re ready to take control of window condensation and protect your home, we’re here to help! Give us a call or reach out via our contact form for personalized solutions and expert advice. We’re eager to answer all your questions and guide you toward a condensation-free home!

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