Barrier goes "SIP"-ing in New Orleans

Barrier was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Annual Meeting and Conference this past week in New Orleans.

Barrier offered information on Blazeguard as a fire-rated coating on the inside-facing panel of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for use in energy-efficient and labor-saving commercial and residential construction. In particular, Barrier is targeting commercial, industrial and institutional SIPs construction, such as use in the roof of an Ohio prison dormitory. Blazeguard's 20-minute thermal barrier and Class A flame spread rating make it an ideal fire treatment for this type of construction, obviating the need for gypsum wallboard on the inside face of SIP walls and roofs.

The 2008 SIPA Annual Meeting and Conference featured seminars on the energy efficiency and eco-friendliness of SIPs as well as the continued growth of the SIPs industry.

Information on Blazeguard was well-received at the show, with Barrier quoting Blazeguard-on-SIPs for restaurant construction in Georgia, residential building in Mississippi and a government building in Pennsylvania. Numerous architects, designers and panel manufacturers in attendance collected case-study information on Blazeguard-on-SIPs for use in future projects.

Barrier Sales Manager James Dukart has also joined the SIPA Supplier's Committee as well as SIPA's newly-formed Commercial Marketing Sub-Committee.

Watch the Barrier Web site and this blog for ongoing information about Blazeguard on SIPs. 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 insulated panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED, control room, electrical panel backer board, SIPs

Blazeguard Sales Representation in south Texas

Barrier has added independent sales representation in the south part of Texas. Lance McHaney and Betsy Finch are an enthusiastic team currently selling other building materials in the region. They already have a strong option for wholesale distribution, with multiple locations and a rail spur to minimize shipping costs. In addition, they will participate in an upcoming CSI show in their region (3/24) to promote Blazeguard Fire-Rated Panels.

Barrier had identified Texas as one of the next key territories to focus on introducing Blazeguard products and penetrating with sales several months ago. We are excited that we have been able to align ourselves with reputable, experienced sales folks there and are looking forward to the opportunities that now present themselves in this region. Their focus will be on making builders, architects, and distribution aware of all the applications Blazeguard can be used in to meet fire code requirements.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 insulated panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED, control room, electrical panel backer board, SIPs

Best time to buy a house in four years?

National City Corp and Global Insight, a financial analysis firm with offices in 13 countries, is reporting that right now might be the best time to buy a house in more than four years!

This report shares that home prices are falling and home valuations (the difference between what a home SHOULD cost and its actual price) are at their lowest point since 2004. Home valuations are starting to return to a more normal level, but prices could drop again. By the end of 2008, housing markets could be undervalued on a broad basis.

Increased affordability and price drops in the last three months of 2007 were reported by 88% of the 330 housing markets analyzed.

We hope that as housing prices continue to decline and financing remains at affordable levels, that those debating first time homeownership or retiring and downsizing will look at multifamily housing and condominium developments as an afforable option. Our sales force is closely following multifamily building starts nationwide and using that as one tool to identify regions to focus our sales/marketing efforts.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 insulated panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED, control room, electrical panel backer board, SIPs

Case Study - Ohio Prison using Blazeguard Fire-Rated Panels

An Ohio Prison is increasing security, saving time, and money by utilizing SIPs panels manufactured by Pacemaker/Plymouth Foam and constructed using Blazeguard Fire-Rated Sheathing.

Attached is a link to the full story...

Case Study - Pacemaker, Ohio Prison

Blazeguard technology is a perfect fit for SIPs panels as it offers a price competitive product that exceeds the thermal requirement, has a Class A flame spread rating, reduces labor, and offers impact resistance. Barrier definitely sees this market as the next step in market diversification. Our manufacturing facility has the ability and capacity to produce SIPs up to an including 8' x 24' panels. Barrier is attending the SIPA annual show in New Orleans later in March and plans on increasing our marketing efforts in this arena. Stay tuned for more...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 insulated panels, fire-rated wall assemblies, commercial modular, modular home construction, green building products, LEED, control room, electrical panel backer board, SIPs