New Construction in April driven up by Multifamily Market

Multi-Housing News released a report summarizing April housing statistics. The Commerce Department released data last Friday that shows new home construction was up 8.2% in the month of April, which is attributable to a 36% increase in multi-family unit construction. Since Blazeguard is often used in multi-family construction, Barrier welcomes this news. Hopefully, we have passed the "bottom" of the housing decline.

The seasonally adjusted annual Single Family Home starts were down to a 17-year low of 692,000. Year-to-year, overall housing starts are lower than in April 2007 by 30.6%. On the brighter side, builders are helping to remove supply from the market.

Barrier continues to meet customer needs in both Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Modular Markets for fire-resistant materials and remains focused on penetrating the Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs market) as well.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 receives load limit certification from Progressive Engineering

Barrier Technology, Inc. is excited to announce the results of a multi-year test program culminating with the allowable load limits for Blazeguard Fire-Rated Panels.

One of the most significant results is our most common Blazeguard panel, consisting of 7/16" OSB substrate along with our patented Pyrotite formula, will now be marketed as 15/32" OSB Blazeguard. The load limits on this Blazeguard panel exceed raw 15/32" plywood and OSB panels. By utilizing the thinner substrate, Barrier is able to offer a very price competitive solution to fire code/strength requirements.

Architects and engineers will find the load allowances for Blazeguard in most cases will exceed their design requirements. Click here to review these new load limits.

St Cloud Times - Inspiring People - Barrier's Vice President, Ms. Jan Loebel

In this past Sunday's St. Cloud Times - Life Section, there was an article on Barrier's very own Ms. Jan Loebel, Vice-President of Operations. Jan describes her approach to balancing a challenging career along with her personal life. Her mission at Barrier is to be proactive, continually focus on process improvement, support a learning environment, and helping others to succeed. Her overall mission is to enjoy each and every day. Click here to read the full article.

Jan shown here with her dogs, Basil and Buster. (Photo by St. Cloud Times)

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