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Daniel Snow serves as the Vice President of Operations for Glass.com and is also a contributing editor. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from George Mason University and has a background in the real estate industry. After high school, Daniel even worked at a family-owned glass shop for a short period of time and is an Auto Glass Safety Council certified installer. In his free time, Daniel enjoys being outdoors, especially around the water where he can be found surfing, fishing, and boating. He has a passion for bringing old vehicles back to life and loves working with his hands to restore cars, boats, and motorcycles. Find out more about Daniel on Linkedin.

Posts by Daniel Snow

Can Low-E Glass Be Laminated?

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August 28, 2018

With low-e glass, you can reduce the amount of harmful ultraviolet light entering your home, improve energy efficiency efforts, save on annual heating and cooling costs and create a more comfortable indoor environment for you and your family. While low-e glass has many benefits, does it mean that you can’t add any other features or upgrades to your window’s glass, like lamination? Let's find out.

How Long Do New Replacement Windows Last?

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August 24, 2018

When choosing new replacement windows for your home, remember that the materials, overall construction quality and environmental condition of your product will determine how useful and efficient they are as well as how long they'll last. Find out more here.

Tips for Matching Your Windows and Doors

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August 14, 2018

Windows and doors are not only practical solutions for protecting your home, allowing easy entry and letting useful and practical natural lighting flood your space, but they’re also crucial elements of your home’s design aesthetic and help to establish individuality. Find out more here.

Glass.com Visits Chihuly Garden and Glass

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June 26, 2018

Glass.com takes a trip to the Chihuley Garden and Glass to experience some of the best art that the city of Seattle has to offer! Check out photos of Dale Chihuly glass works and the Space Needle from the trip!

How Volcanoes Form Glass

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May 29, 2018

Volcanoes have gotten a reputation of being destructive, but did you know that they are also constructive too? Find out what the lava leaves behind when it meets the water and how glass plays a role in the rocks formed by volcanoes.

What is Sunroof Detachment?

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April 18, 2018

Can you image your sunroof detaching from your car's roof while you're driving down the highway and flying into traffic behind you? It's a scary thought, but it's an issue that has led to numerous vehicle recalls. Here's what you need to know.

The Use of Bulletproof Glass

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April 18, 2018

There's no such thing as bulletproof glass. This may come as a shock because of the portrayal that movies and pop culture make. We'll break down the facts and talk about how testing plays a crucial role (and complicates) selecting the proper glass for different applications. Find out more here.

What Is Back Painted Glass and What are its Uses?

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April 17, 2018

Have you heard about one of the hottest interior design trends on the market today? Back painted glass has made a splash in both commercial and residential building designs alike. Check out this article to learn about the manufacturing process and various applications. Find out more here!

Glass.com Visits the Grand Canyon Skywalk

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April 5, 2018

There are few views in America that can top that of the ancient Colorado River carving its way through thousands of feet of stone over millions of years in Arizona. The sight I’m referring to is the Grand Canyon—an immense 277 miles long and up to 18-mile wide geological formation. Seeing this incredible natural wonder […]

Saving Money with ENERGY STAR Rated Windows and Doors

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September 13, 2017

What is ENERGY STAR? You’ve probably heard of ENERGY STAR and even seen the logo– Maybe on a new refrigerator or television. But do you know what it really means? ENERGY STAR was established by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as part of the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution The goal was to […]