The Comfort Gap: Why Two Identical BC Homes Feel Completely Different Inside

Thermal visualization showing heat escaping through inefficient window glass in a British Columbia home.

 Two homes.Same floor plan.Same builder.Same street. Yet one feels warm, quiet, and comfortable—while the other feels cold in winter, stuffy in summer, and uncomfortable year-round. This puzzling difference is known as the comfort gap, and homeowners across British Columbia experience it every day. At Pacific Glass Ltd, we’ve worked inside hundreds of BC homes that […]

Why Bigger Renovations Don’t Always Fix Comfort Issues

Thermal scan showing heat loss through old windows in a newly renovated BC home.

Across British Columbia, homeowners invest tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations hoping for one main outcome: comfort. New floors.Fresh drywall.Modern kitchens.Upgraded lighting.Even new insulation. Yet many homeowners are shocked to discover something frustrating after the dust settles: “Why does my home still feel cold, drafty, noisy, or unevenly heated?” The uncomfortable […]