Barrier Technology Corporation - 2nd Annual Company Picnic

International Barrier Technology's manufacturing plant in Watkins, MN held its 2nd Annual Company Picnic last Friday evening. As you can see by the picture, everyone had a great time! Burgers, brats, beans and potato salad were on the menu and after lawn games and socializing, a few door prizes were given away. Many thanks to all our employees who focus on quality, attention to detail and ensuring each and every shipment out of our facility exceeds our customer expectations.Fire-rated sheathing, town homes, multi-family construction, housing market, small cap, otcbb, ibtgf, barrier, blazeguard, mycoguard, fire-rated paint, intumescent paint, mold, mildew, fire-retardant plywood, frt, sips, structurally insulative panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED,

Home Building Less of a Drag??

The Commerce Department issued a report today announcing U.S. Growth Rebounding during the second quarter.

More government spending, a surge in business investment and a better trade performance led to U.S. economic growth to a level similar to the growth experienced at the beginning of last year. The GDP gained at a 3.4 percent annual rate.

The Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson reported today that problems with bad loans in the subprime mortgage area were largely contained and the global market losses are really a repricing of risks. He went further to say we have a strong economy and a strong global economy.

Home building was less of a drag in the second quarter...it shrank at a 9.3% annual rate v.s. the 16.3% during the first quarter. Has the tide turned? From a rise in inquiry activity, Barrier is more bullish about the market than in past months.Fire-rated sheathing, town homes, multi-family construction, housing market, small cap, otcbb, ibtgf, barrier, blazeguard, mycoguard, fire-rated paint, intumescent paint, mold, mildew, fire-retardant plywood, frt, sips, structurally insulative panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED,

U.S. Wildfires Alert at Highest Level - 5

The nation's wildfire preparedness was raised to it's highest level today. Dozens of new fires started out West where it remains incredibly dry. Randy Eardley with the National Interagency Fire Center reports that resources are being stretched thin due to the number of large fires, occurrences in several states and in several geographic areas.

There are currently 15,000 firefighters battling up towards 70 fires larger than 100 acres in 12 states.

Whether or not global warming exists, fire damages in the U.S. are growing dramatically every year. Increased population densities in some of these fire prone areas exacerbate the risks of property and casualty losses.

It would be prudent for anyone building in these fabulous but high fire-risk areas, to utilize proven fire resistant technology, such as Blazeguard Fire-Rated Panels or Blazeguard Fire-Resistant Paint.

So, if you're thinking about that condo in Aspen, give us a call.

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Kitchen Fire - what should you do?

If a fire starts in your kitchen - what steps should you take? Check out the video on this link. It shows you what you should do and what you SHOULDN'T do. Very informative...

Kitchen Oil Fire

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Fire - Inconceivable Destruction

(photo from January 2007 fire in Malibu)








The latest toll from the fires in Lake Tahoe last week - 3,100 acres destroyed, 254 homes lost, 3,500 people displaced and an astonishing estimation of $160 million in damages. A Utah wildfire continues to burn and reportedly could burn all summer. Three people have lost their lives, 42,184 acres burned, 12 homes and 24 buildings have already been lost. Cost so far: $1.6 million and counting. There is a wildfire still burning in Alaska that has consumed 100 structures, 55,438 acres and is estimated to cause millions in damage.

Are you doing everything possible to keep your family and property safe from the destruction of fire?

International Barrier Technology is proud of it's family of products that help protect people and property from fire. Blazeguard Fire-Rated sheathing is used in the roof deck of multi-family housing applications, wall assemblies, and in commercial modular roofing systems. In addition, we have Blazeguard Fire-Retardant Paint for use for projects requiring a Class A Flame Spread. Blazeguard contains no hazardous chemicals and is mold and mildew resistant. The result, a solution you can feel good about having protect your home.

Interested in more fire facts? Click on our website link on the right, and look under Fire Safety, Fire Facts.Fire-rated sheathing, town homes, multi-family construction, housing market, small cap, otcbb, ibtgf, barrier, blazeguard, mycoguard, fire-rated paint, intumescent paint, mold, mildew, fire-retardant plywood, frt, sips, structurally insulative panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED,