Lakewood Brick & Tile

At Summit Brick Company, we have dedicated ourselves to a commitment of customer service and the provision of high-quality clay masonry products. Our mission is to inspire architectural elegance through our wide range of sustainable and environmentally friendly products. For over a century, we have been providing top-quality masonry products that meet the needs of our clients.

Summit Brick Company has a long history that dates back to 1902. Our story began with Joseph Welte, who was born in Iowa in 1866. He worked on farms and in a local brickyard before deciding to strike gold in the west. He had mining claims in Cripple Creek, Colorado, and along the Yukon River in Alaska, but his dreams of riches were not realized. He eventually moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and managed a brick plant to recoup his losses. He eventually settled in Pueblo, Colorado, due to the milder climate and founded Summit Brick & Tile Co.

Joseph's son, Ralph Welte, took over the company in 1943 and dedicated nearly fifty years of his life to it. During his tenure, he expanded the business through improvements in manufacturing and marketing. Summit was one of the first brick companies to market their products outside the traditional local selling market. Ralph's wife, Frances, contributed to the rich history of the company by being one of the nation's premier collectors of brick and starting a brick museum in Summit's office at 13th and Erie.

Today, the third generation of the Welte family, including Joseph Welte, Thomas Welte, and Anne Henne, are involved in the company. Other family members, including Edward Henne, Nanci Welte, and the fourth generation - Mark Welte, Matthew Welte, John Welte, and Paul Welte - continue to uphold the commitment to customer service and the provision of high-quality masonry products.

Our Locations

Summit Brick Company consists of two manufacturing plants and four sales/showrooms. Our manufacturing plants are located in Pueblo, Colorado, and Lakewood, Colorado. Our sales/showrooms can be found in Pueblo, Colorado, Lakewood, Colorado, Phoenix, Arizona, and Tucson, Arizona.

Our Pueblo plant serves as our headquarters and provides a full-product showroom for customers in Southern Colorado. This plant specializes in custom blends, sizes, colors, and textures, serving commercial, architectural, and residential markets. Our Lakewood plant specializes in creating custom, unique, and innovative blends, making it possible for us to match difficult blends and meet our customer's design needs.

Our Products

Summit Brick Company offers a vast line of masonry products and supplies. We specialize in face brick, thin brick, structural brick, paving brick, and other products. Our products are distributed locally or shipped to customers across the United States and Canada. We have a commitment to sustainability and the environment, ensuring that our products are environmentally friendly.

Our product range includes everything from half-inch thin brick to 8x4x16 structural hollow clay brick. We can adapt to architectural needs and produce custom products and blends. Our wide distribution network and unique product make it possible for our product to be shipped to customers across North America.

Our Commitment to Sustainability & Environment

At Summit Brick Company, we are committed to sustainability and the environment. We believe in providing high-quality, environmentally friendly masonry products that meet the needs of our clients. Our products are made with sustainable materials and manufactured using environmentally friendly processes. We are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable building practices.

Why Choose Summit Brick Company?

Summit Brick Company has been in the masonry business for over a century. Our commitment to customer service, sustainability, and the environment sets us apart from other masonry companies. We specialize in custom blends, sizes, colors, and textures, making us a one-stop shop for all your masonry needs. Our products are environmentally friendly, and we are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable building practices.