International Barrier Technology Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary fire resistant building materials designed to protect people and property from the destruction of fire in the United States. The company uses non-toxic Pyrotite formulation that is used to coat wood panels and has application to engineered wood products, paints, plastics, and expanded polystyrenes. It offers Pyrotite, a fire-barrier material designed to prevent ignition and inhibit the spread of flames. The company markets its products as LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated Oriented Strand Board sheathing for residential roof deck, wall assembly, wild land urban interface zones, and structurally insulated panel markets; and Blazeguard FR Deck Panel for the commercial modular market. International Barrier Technology Inc. provides its products to builders through building product distribution companies. The company was formerly known as Barrier Technology Inc. and changed its name to International Barrier Technology Inc. in March 1996. International Barrier Technology Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Watkins, Minnesota. International Barrier Technology Inc. is a subsidiary of Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd.