2012

FRESNO, CA (October 16, 2012) - A building from the 1930s is now operating at full 21st century “green” levels thanks to a three-pronged overhaul by Barrier, a Fresno, Calif., roofing, solar, coatings and insulation company. The project included the installation of a solar electric system, an Energy Star rated foam roof  and a complete [...]

Loyalty, longevity are keys to his career There are two things that anyone who has met Lewis Laborin can confirm - he's an expert in the roofing industry with more than two decades of experience behind him and he's loyal. Very loyal. Laborin was literally one of  Barrier's first employees, but prior to joining the [...]

Barrier has a reputation for taking on -  and succeeding - at challenging job sites. A re-roofing job for the Costco on Morena Boulevard in San Diego is a case in point. The 218,000-square-foot Costco store was in desperate need of a new roof, but the store had to remain in operation while the work [...]

In this edition of the Barrier Bulletin, I wanted to share some information about an exciting program that ties loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades to property, with the loans then being paid off through a voluntary increase in property taxes. At Barrier, we see the program as a cash-flow device for potential [...]

Barrier's Residential Solar Lease Program, launching Dec. 1, means homeowners can become independent energy consumers with no money down and immediate energy cost savings. Under the program, residential property owners can have a solar energy system installed on their roof and lease the system for 20 years for a low monthly payment. "Homeowners instantly own [...]

Commercial property owners looking to save money, increase their property values and reduce their carbon footprint can achieve these goals, and take advantage of additional benefits, with Barrier's solar carport program. If you own a commercial property that doesn't have a lot of roof space for solar panels, solar carports are a terrific solution. The [...]

At Barrier Roofing, our clients are our best form of marketing. Here’s what a few of our customers have to say about their experience with Barrier.   “Barrier shows a strong commitment to problem-solving. They’re very proactive in dealing with the issues. They’re very knowledgeable. They’re very honest. I’ve recommended them and would continue to [...]

The cost of restoring or modernizing the roof of a commercial building is often a stumbling point for owners, especially in these challenging economic times. Barrier understands this dilemma and offers a roof restoration system that is affordable, fast, environmentally friendly and energy efficient, just to name a few benefits. Barrier's Re-ply Restoration System allows [...]