About BarrierTek
Fire Protectants for Wood Structures
Our innovation team of scientists and engineers are experts at preventing fires from starting in wood buildings. We work directly with builders, code officials and fire prevention officers to develop cost-effective fire-retardant treatments that exceed fire code requirements. BarrierTek has been at the forefront of developing fire protectants for wood structures since 2010.
High-Intensity Fire is Old News
Our portfolio of wood construction products includes solutions for:
- multi-family structures
- single family attached and detached homes
- attic spaces
Canada’s most successful developers, builders, contractors, architects, and engineers insist on BarrierTek fire prevention for their construction projects.
Based in Canada
We’re a Canadian company that prevents fires in all major centers across western Canada. Our operations and research and development teams are located in a factory just outside of Edmonton, Alberta.
Our Vision & Promise
A world without high-intensity fires
At BarrierTek, we are passionate about influencing the built environment and we do so by developing high-performance, fire-resistant products. But we’re more than pocket-protectors and Bunsen burners. Underneath our lab coats we care deeply about the clients we serve and the communities we protect.
Our Values
Consistently exceed the expectations of our customers.
We care about our people, their families, and the environment.
We do what is right, not what is easiest.
Our products define our industry and affirm that we are solving one of its toughest problems. We believe that there is nothing interesting to something that stays the same.
Our Guiding Principles
Our Leadership Team and Board of Directors consist of talented chemists, engineers, construction and finance professionals. Together with our field-team, we can realize our vision to reduce the risk of high intensity residential fires.
Since day one, we’ve seen the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Having a variety of perspectives and experiences within our organization drives engagement, innovation, and well-being. Here, employees are empowered to solve our customers’ challenges.
We are passionate about influencing the building environment. The BarrierTek value proposition is built on the premise that we aim to reduce the waste of energy, labour, and materials that happens when projects are built twice.
Energy, chemical and water conservation are key tenants of each solution we develop. Our clients can trust the BarrierTek brand to reduce the risk of high intensity residential fire, while striving to maintain the safest standards and long-term benefits in our industry.
Build Your Career With Us
We are always looking for great people. At BarrierTek, some of the world’s most talented scientists, engineers, and thought leaders are shaping the future of wood construction.
Sound like a place where you can grow your career?
