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You Count with Barrier
At Barrier Spray Technologies, everyone counts. From the homeowner, contractor or the business owner we work on many projects that cover a wide range of situations. We have provided foam insulation in the commercial, educational, historical, and residential sector. Whatever challenges the job may have, we will see it through to assure it is done correctly. On the right side you will find links that will direct you below to a description of just some of the locations we have provided insulation or roofing solutions to.
Sector
Education:
Trinity School
Macalester College
Historical:
James J. Hill House
Residential:
Arends' Home
Adams House
Brower Home
Sector: Historical
Project: James J. Hill House
Location: Summit Neighborhood
A shining example of recent Barrier Projects is the historic James J. Hill House, a crown jewel of Minnesota's strong rail-road heritage. Recently, the historic house underwent extensive updating and repair. Barrier Spray Technologies, LLC was needed to provide superior R-value, mold and allergen control and, perhaps most important of all, vapor prevention to preserve the 115 year old structure. By choosing Barrier, the James J. Hill House van now rest assured the building envelope will last another 100 years and one of Minnesota’s proudest legacies will live on. To view photos of the James J. Hill house project please click here.
Sector: Residential
Project: Arends' Home
Location: North Minneapolis
Andrew and Heather Arends both work in the environmental field, and understand the importance of properly applied insulation. They called on Barrier to improve the efficiency of their 1920s-era, two-story home with SPF insulation. As a result, the Arends' note that their heating and cooling bills have been greatly reduced, and their home now longer has ice dams, evidence that almost no heat is being lost through the roof.
Sector: Residential
Project: The Adams House
Location: Northeast Minneapolis
The owners of this 1890s-era home rescued it from pending demolition, with a dream to renew it to its original beauty. They knew they could rely on Barrier's technical expertise to not only insulate this unique structure to modern standards, but also preserve its integrity and character. Barrier applied a two-inch coating of spray foam insulation between the plaster and the drywall, and also sprayed the foundation.
Sector: Residential
Project: The Brower Home
Location: Prior Lake
The Brower home posed unique challenges, such as its tall walls, curved corners and unique roofline. Additionally, the home was built into the side of a hill. Barrier was able to provide a solution by spraying foam insulation both above and below grade. The spray foam also was able to provide more effective insulation around the tall vaults in the ceiling throughout the home.
Sector: Education
Project: Holy Trinity School
Location: Winsted, Minnesota
The Holy Trinity School, located in a turn-of-the-century structure, needed to make the building more comfortable and energy efficient. The school district called on Barrier, which scheduled the work around school hours. The roof area needing insulation was above a drop ceiling with grid work, which presented some challenges. The areas of the roof insulated by Barrier are now the only parts that hold frost and snow, indicating that no heat is being lost through that portion of the roof.
Sector: Education
Project: Institute for Global Citizenship
Location: Macalester College
When finished, the Institute for Global Citizenship will be the connection point between local and global communities through the Civic Engagement Center, International Center, Internship programs and other related services. Barrier Spray Technologies, LLC, will insulate the entire building from the outside and make the building meet requirements for LEED Platinum certification. For more information about the Institute for Global Citizenship please click here and view current campus news for March of 2007.