Welcome to Slomax Masonry Inc.
SLOMAX Masonry Inc has provided Masonry Services to Colorado and Beyond for over 20 years in Colorado. Providing Masonry Solutions to General Contractors, Homeowners, Architects, and Engineers. We offer options for Fire Resistant Homes (AAC), Stone Materials, and Stone Masonry Statewide. We also strive to provide solutions in the realm of WUI Compliance, Resilient Structures, and Home Hardening.
SLOMAX Masonry participates as a member of the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute, GCBA, SCBA, and other Trade Groups to ensure that we keep up with New Techniques, Processes, and WUI Code Compliance. SLOMAX Masonry is based in Grand County, Colorado, and with our Extensive Distribution Pipelines we service Colorado and the broader Rocky Mountain Region. Our experienced Masons work with Stone, Brick, CMU Block, AAC Block, Plaster/Stucco and are adaptive to any related Masonry Applications.
We have been on a quest for New Masonry Materials that help reduce the risk of a total loss in a Forest Fire. We have a full line of AAC Block (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete), and AAC Panels in our lineup. AAC products are Fire Resistant (highest rating available FAQ), Tolerant of High Wind, Self Insulating, Sound Insulating, Mold Resistant, Insect Resistant, and 1/5 the weight of concrete, and has considerable Structural Strength. Drawing on several years of Hands-On experience Building Fire-Hardened, Firewise Structures in Colorado, California, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Oregon. See evidence from the Kobe, Japan Earthquake, and Subsequent Fires. As well as a photo of AAC Structure Surviving the California Fire (photo below).
SLOMAX brings a proven approach to home hardening now tailored for the unique demands of The Colorado Rocky Mountain Region.
AAC materials have been used in Europe, Japan, Australia, China, and India for decades and are Not New to the Building Arena. AAC has been used in Hotels, Homes, Military Structures, and Commercial Buildings in the United States. AAC products save time during the building process and are a superior material in many applications. In areas prone to Fires such as the Pacific Northwest, California, and Rocky Mountains AAC Materials perform well. We should all Build with a mindset of Fire Safety and Structure Insurability.
New WUI Codes are rolling out in Colorado in 2025 and many builders may be unprepared. Many homes in Colorado may be deemed Uninsurable if they don’t meet the WUI Codes. We have Options and Experience.
The Owner:
Sam Ordway, a Journeyman Mason himself, has a deep understanding of the ASTM Standards, Installation Specifications, WUI Compliance, FireWise Standards, and Home Hardening. While Studying at the University of Iowa, Sam worked as a Brick Tender while finishing his Business Degree in the 1990’s and became passionate about Masonry. While recovering from a 30’ fall in 2000, he stayed close to the industry as a Natural Stone Supplier and performed Warranty Inspections for Owens Corning Cultured Stone in Grand, Routt, and Summit Counties. Sam also Develops and Builds Resilient Homes with AAC Block and is very familiar with the trades that surround Resilient Structures, Home Hardening, Eco Build, and Green Building Philosophies.
We would be glad to perform a Lunch and Learn that explains the benefits of AAC-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and our Process. Architects, Engineers, Builders, and Owners.
If you would like a proposal for Stonework, Stone Materials, AAC Block, or want to explore any other Masonry Services. Call, Text, or Email Sam Ordway.
