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Trey Barrineau

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Trey Barrineau was the editor of Door & Window Market magazine (DWM). He edits and writes a wide range of content, from breaking-news items and first-person blog posts for the Web to 4,000-word, deeply researched features for print. He also manages DWM's social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. He came to DWM in December 2014 from USA Today. During his time at Key, Trey’s work has received national and regional recognition from the publishing industry. His 2016 coverage of Venezuela’s takeover of a U.S. glass factory was a 2017 finalist for the Jesse H. Neal Awards in the Best News Coverage category. In 2016, he won a silver medal from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Awards of Excellence for the Mid-Atlantic Region for a 2015 feature article on the lack of skilled labor in the door and window industry. Prior to joining DWM, Trey was a multiplatform editor and writer in USA Today's Life section from September 2000 to December 2014. While there, he won more than a dozen awards for outstanding headlines. Before that, he worked for more than 10 years covering news and sports at daily newspapers in North Carolina. Trey is a 1988 graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. In 2016, he earned the Fenestration Associate professional certification from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). He lives with his wife Jacqui and their occasional office-dog Siri in Northern Virginia. Find out more about Trey on Linkedin.

Posts by Trey Barrineau

What is the Window Installation Process?

February 18, 2022

When you’ve finished looking on Glass.com for a company to install windows for your home, the next step is of course the most important – the installation process. But what exactly goes into window glass installation in a home? This article will attempt to answer that question. Make Sure You’re Hiring the Best First of […]

In a Hurricane, Protecting Doors and Windows is Crucial

August 6, 2018

Hurricane season is here, and homeowners must consider the possibility that they’ll need to protect their doors and windows during a storm. If you’re looking for better protection during a hurricane, many affiliates at Glass.com are experts at these products. Find out what you can do and how we can help.

Door Hardware Standards Protect Life, Property

June 26, 2018

For door hardware to be effective at protecting life and property, its properties must be measurable. That’s where door hardware standards come into play. In this post, we'll take a look at many of the door hardware standards that are out there, why they exist, and how they help.

Mirror Cleaning: What’s the Best Way to Do It?

June 25, 2018

Much like traditional glass, mirrors can get dirty and need to be cleaned. So when you need to clean a mirror, what's the best way to do it?

Window Shapes and Sizes Vary Greatly

April 12, 2018

There are a huge number of window shapes and sizes on the market today, and because they are frequently made to order, windows can be manufactured in just about any look, color or style you can imagine. There are a vast range of options available for most homeowners, and the affiliate companies on Glass.com can help you decide what works best for your residence and budget. Learn more here!

Window Shutter Styles Run the Gamut

April 6, 2018

For a lot of U.S. homeowners, a window shutter is little more than a decorative feature that is attached to either side of a window. However, there are many products that do serious work to keep air and water out of a home, protect it during severe weather and boost energy efficiency. Many affiliates at […]

How to Save Energy During Cold Weather

February 5, 2018

The winter months bring lower temperatures – and higher energy bills. One of the biggest sources of heat loss from a home can be around the windows and doors. Here are some winter energy saving tips that should help you save. Read more.

A Glass Wall Can Partition Off Modern Office Spaces

January 31, 2018

When most people think of glass used in construction, they typically envision familiar things such as windows and skylights. But there are also many uses for glass inside a structure. They carry different names, such as glass wall, window wall, glass partition or glass office, but they all do something similar.

Do You Know What a BiFold Door Is?

January 4, 2018

One of the biggest trends in home design in recent years is the concept of seamless indoor-outdoor living. Learn about BiFold doors a as well as other types of patio & sliding doors. Learn more.

What Are Glass Options for Windows?

October 17, 2017

There are many glass options for windows for your home. Most residential windows today come with two panes, or lites, of glass in the frame. Some super-energy-efficient windows have three or even four pieces of glass, though the latter is fairly rare (and expensive). If you’re shopping for windows for your home on Glass.com, our […]