Congratulations to our three distributors that placed in our first annual Capture to Inspire Photo Contest! Over six months ago we opened up the contest to our distributors across the country to send in images of Summit Brick projects through out the nation that they thought inspired architectural elegance. We received an abundance of photos … Continue reading Capture to Inspire 2014 Winners!
Thousands of people gathered in Denver Friday for a monumental opening in the Mile High City. Union Station has been renovated and restored to be a remarkable and ambitious transportation hub in the heart of Downtown Denver. Speeches from Colorado senators, the U.S Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, RTD, DUSPA, Kiewit, and Governor Hickenlooper were followed … Continue reading Union Station: Grand Opening Celebration
The question is perhaps best answered by Michael H. Shuman, author of Going Local. As Shuman writes, "Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more self-sufficient and less … Continue reading Buying Summit, is buying local
There is a trend we love for interior spaces right now, and that is bringing the outdoors in! Large windows, indoor plants, natural décor, and how about what is on the exterior of your home? Thin brick looks great inside, too! It gives a vintage yet trendy ambiance to a kitchen, living room, bedroom, or … Continue reading Bringing the outdoors, in!
It is Summit Brick Company’s mission to provide quality clay and building products accompanied by great and personalized customer service. With the utmost respect for safety, the environment and the community, Summit looks to maintain growth and be a leader in the industry through the future. It's February of 2014 and we want to highlight … Continue reading New year, new look!
Mortar is the bonding agent that integrates brick into a masonry assembly. Mortar must be strong, durable and capable of keeping the masonry intact, and it must help to create a water-resistant barrier (The Brick Industry Association). Although we like to focus on our quality brick, mortar makes up 17% of any brick work so … Continue reading Brick and Mortar
There are countless articles on kitchen, bathroom and extreme remodels and likewise numerous ads for window replacement, but one of the smartest and simplest upgrades for your home is often overlooked. Consider building a brick driveway! The brick driveway is an instant way to increase your home’s value. Furthermore, one day you may want to … Continue reading The Brick Driveway, a smart way to upgrade your home.
Summit Brick Company is proud to announce that this past weekend we were awarded the Grand Award and Honor Award for the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute's 2013 Masterworks in Masonry Awards! As the only brick manufacturer to win a Grand Award, we feel pretty special! We are proud of our product and were honored to … Continue reading 2013 MasterWorks in Masonry Awards
Summit Brick Company is Colorado’s only family owned and operated clay brick manufacturer, founded in 1902 by my great grandfather Joseph C. Welte. This upcoming year, Summit Brick will become 112 years old. We are a dying breed nationwide as multinational conglomerates are buying up family owned brick companies. Being right in the middle of … Continue reading 112 Years and Counting…
With temperatures dropping significantly and snow falling across the nation, many people are rushing to get a set of snow tires and their furnaces fixed. One thing that most people don’t think about during this arctic blast is brick; however, this is a time that can be damaging to your brick if not taken care … Continue reading Break out the sweaters!
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