Copperlab

What Copperlab does

Copperlab, LLC is a privately held manufacturer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer founded in 2013 and headquartered in El Cajon, California. The company specializes in premium metal building products — primarily vents, drains, flashings, and sheet metal — fabricated from 16-ounce copper and 316 marine-grade stainless steel. Its product portfolio spans five categories: vents (dryer, exhaust, roof, attic, soffit, dormer, ventilation grids), drains (roof, deck, shower, linear, parapet, scuppers, overflow), flashings (pipe, post, roof jacks, solar, pitch pocket), sheet metal and décor (raw and hammered copper sheets, stamping blanks), and construction safety products (pier hole protectors, hole covers, sneeze guards). All metal products are manufactured in the USA, with proprietary features including low-profile louvered designs, integrated one-way dampers, and hammered copper finishes.

The company sells exclusively through its owned copperlab.com storefront supplemented by phone-based custom quoting for contractors and builders. It maintains no third-party reseller or marketplace presence. Pricing follows a unit-purchase model with tiered contractor volume discounts (5% off orders over $800, 10% off orders over $2,400) targeting professional trade buyers. Customer segments include individual homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, professional contractors and builders, architects and designers specifying premium materials for high-end builds, and commercial/multifamily projects requiring corrosion-resistant marine-grade stainless steel. The company maintains a core manufacturing partnership with Thunderbird Products, Inc., whose stainless steel dryer vent products are prominently featured on the Copperlab storefront.

Operationally, Copperlab runs a lean team of 1-10 employees with standard fulfillment lead times of 5-10 business days. It has built customer trust through verified Judge.me reviews averaging 4.5-4.8 stars across major products and has earned a Diamond Transparent Shop badge. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the business has raised no institutional funding and operates as an independent LLC. Geographic reach is currently limited to the United States, with no international shipping or distribution channels indicated.

Name

Copperlab

Legal name

Copperlab, LLC

Website

https://copperlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Copperlab is a USA-based e-commerce manufacturer of premium copper and stainless steel vents, drains, flashings, and sheet metal for residential and commercial construction, serving homeowners, contractors, architects, and builders through direct online sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of metal ventilation and drainage products including vents, drains, flashings, and sheet metal. Products are sold as one-time purchases with unit pricing. No recurring subscription component.
2. Contractor/Bulk Orders: Volume discount pricing for contractor orders over $800 (5% off) and $2,400 (10% off before tax and shipping), targeting trade customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Copperlab manufactures and sells premium copper and 316 marine-grade stainless steel building envelope products, including roof vents, dryer vents, exhaust vents, roof drains, deck drains, pipe flashings, and sheet metal. Products are sold through an owned e-commerce storefront and via phone-based custom quoting, targeting homeowners, contractors, builders, architects, and commercial property owners across the United States.

Product overview

Copperlab is a manufacturer and online retailer of premium metal building products, specializing in copper and stainless steel vents, drains, flashings, and sheet metal for residential and commercial construction. The product portfolio centers on five core categories: (1) Vents including dryer vents, exhaust vents, roof vents, attic vents, soffit vents, gable wall vents, foundation vents, dormer vents, and ventilation grids; (2) Drains encompassing roof drains, deck & balcony drains, shower drains, linear drains, parapet drains & scuppers, and overflow drains; (3) Flashings covering pipe flashings, post flashings, roof jacks, solar flashings, and pitch pocket flashings; (4) Sheet Metal & Decor including sheet metal, hammered copper products, stamping blanks, and copper home decor; and (5) Safety Products such as pier hole protectors, hole covers, and sneeze guards. All metal vents and drains are available in copper (typically 16oz) and stainless steel (typically 316 marine-grade) materials. The company also offers accessories including clamping rings, couplings, grates, and strainers. Products are USA-made with custom sizing available on most models. Copperlab operates as an e-commerce-first business serving contractors, builders, architects, and homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Copper Louvered Dryer Vent (4"-12") Low-profile louvered dryer vent crafted from 16-ounce copper with one-way louvers for efficient exhaust while preventing rain and debris entry. Available in flush and stucco mount options for various siding types; sold to homeowners and contractors.
• Stainless Steel Low Profile Louvered Dryer Vent (4"-12") Sleek, low-profile louvered dryer vent made from 316 marine-grade stainless steel with superior corrosion resistance. Features one-way louvers and is suitable for coastal and high-humidity environments.
• Copper Dryer Exhaust Vent (4" - 12") Thunderbird Products hooded copper dryer exhaust vent with optional one-way air damper and removable filter screen. Designed for clothes dryers, bathroom fans, and kitchen range hoods.
• Copper Rooftop Dryer Vent - Exhaust Vent (4" - 12") Copper rooftop dryer vent made from heavy-duty 16-ounce copper for flat or pitched roofs up to 5:12 pitch. Features optional flapper damper and screen configurations.
• Stainless Steel Dryer Vent (4" - 12") Industry benchmark 26-gauge 316 stainless steel dryer vent with precision welding, integrated one-way damper, and optimized airflow geometry. Designed for residential, commercial, and multifamily projects.
• Low Profile Under Eave Exhaust Vent Thunderbird Products low-profile under eave exhaust vent cap for soffit installations. Made from 16-ounce copper with 12.3 square inches of free area. Available in 4", 6", and 8" sizes.
• Rectangular Ventilation Grid with Screen Copper rectangular ventilation grid with fixed louvers and integrated copper screen. Suitable for soffit venting, wall venting, and air exchange applications.
• Bottom Outlet Roof Drain Metal roof drain with bottom outlet design for flat roofs. Engineered for efficient rainwater drainage.
• Linear Shower Drain with Copper Drain Body Linear shower drain featuring a copper drain body with clamp ring and height adjuster. Designed for modern tiled showers.
• Copper Roof Scupper Copper roof scupper for channeling water through vertical walls at roof edges. Provides decorative and functional drainage solution.
• TPO Clad Stainless Steel Bottom Outlet Roof Drain with Overflow Commercial-grade TPO-clad stainless steel roof drain with bottom outlet and integrated overflow feature for emergency drainage capacity.
• Copper Vent Pipe Stack 16oz copper vent pipe stack for roof pipe penetration flashing applications.
• Copper Pipe & Penetration Flashing Copper pipe flashing for weatherproof sealing of roof pipe penetrations.
• Roof Jack Copper roof jack vent for pipe flashing and weatherproof roof penetration applications.
• Solar Flashing Copper solar flashing for weatherproofing solar panel roof penetrations.
• Copper Sheet Metal Raw copper sheet metal in various sizes for crafting, flashing, and construction applications.
• Hammered Copper Sheets Textured hammered copper sheets with natural patina development over time. Suitable for cabinet panel inlays, range hood wraps, backsplash accents, and tabletop surfaces.
• Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Stainless steel sheet metal in multiple sizes for projects requiring corrosion resistance.
• Pier Hole Protector (~2.5ft diameter) 600mm pier hole protector for construction site safety. Prevents debris and materials from falling into pier holes during installation.
• Adjustable Hole Cover (6"-12") OSHA-compliant adjustable hole cover for construction safety, covering openings from 6 to 12 inches.
• Sneeze Guard - 3/16" Plexiglass with Cutout and Legs 3/16-inch plexiglass sneeze guard with cutout and legs for counter protection in commercial and office settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ year product lifespan vs. ~10 years for plastic alternatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Thunderbird Products, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationThunderbird Products manufactures stainless steel dryer vent products sold through Copperlab's e-commerce platform. Products include 316 marine-grade stainless steel dryer vents with integrated one-way dampers, precision welded construction, and optimized airflow geometry for residential, commercial, and multifamily applications. Thunderbird products are prominently featured with vendor attribution on product listings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thunderbird Products: Manufactures stainless steel dryer vents, including 316 marine-grade products that Copperlab resells through its storefront. Direct manufacturing partner and the most operationally comparable specialty metal vent maker in the dataset.
• Sioux Chief: Manufacturer of plumbing drainage products including roof drains, shower drains, and accessory fittings. Comparable in product scope (drains and accessories) but operates at greater scale with broader distribution through plumbing wholesalers.
• Quick Drain USA: Specializes in linear shower drains and shower waterproofing systems, directly overlapping with Copperlab's linear shower drain line. Premium-design focus and project-targeted specification model comparable to Copperlab's premium positioning.
• M&G DuraVent: Manufacturer of venting products for HVAC, dryer, and chimney applications, including wall and roof vents. Competes in the same dryer vent and exhaust vent categories but at broader commercial and residential scale.
• Prier Products: Manufactures plumbing brass and drainage products including roof drains and specialty fittings. Comparable specialty drainage focus and similar mid-sized US manufacturer profile serving plumbing and HVAC channels.

Broad incumbents

• Oatey: Large plumbing products manufacturer offering roof drains, shower drains, and flashing-adjacent accessories. Operates across a much broader plumbing portfolio but overlaps with Copperlab on roof drains and waterproofing drainage categories.
• IPS Corporation: Broad plumbing specialty manufacturer (Weld-On, Water-Tite, Guy Gray) offering drainage and roof flashing-adjacent products. Much larger and broader portfolio, but overlaps on plumbing specialty accessories and waterproofing.
• Watts Water Technologies: Public plumbing and water systems company with a deep portfolio of drains, valves, and roof drainage products. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same downstream plumbing/drainage categories as Copperlab at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/copperlab
• Facebookfacebook.com/copperlabllc
• Instagraminstagram.com/copperlab
• Pinterestpinterest.com/copperlab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ventsusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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