Crateworks Supply Co. · Volume I · 2026
One sourcing partner for the whole project.
Thermal break aluminum windows and doors as the technical anchor. Cabinets, flooring, lighting, stone, tile, bath fixtures, furniture, and more on the same coordinated quote.
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Sources qualified
Across windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, lighting, and adjacent categories.
0%
Dealer markup
No showroom, distributor, or rep margin added to the source price.
100%
Made to order
Every unit built to the opening on your plans.
10
Founding partners
Locked rate for early trade partners. Capped on purpose.
The catalogue
Twelve categories, one supplier.
Thermal break aluminum windows and doors are the technical anchor of the collection. Cabinets, flooring, tile, stone, lighting, bath fixtures, furniture, and the rest source from the same qualified network on the same coordinated schedule.
01 · Windows
Windows & doors
Thermal break aluminum, slim sightlines.
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02 · Cabinets
Cabinets
Kitchen, vanity, built-in millwork.
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03 · Flooring
Flooring
Engineered wood, stone, large-format.
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04 · Tile
Tile
Porcelain, marble, quartzite, slab-cut.
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05 · Stone
Stone
Slab, honed, polished, bookmatched.
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06 · Lighting
Lighting
Pendants, sconces, custom runs.
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07 · Bath
Bath fixtures
Tubs, taps, basins, showers.
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08 · Furniture
Furniture
Case, upholstered, custom-built.
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09 · Soft
Soft furnishing
Drapery, bedding, rugs, textiles.
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10 · Wall
Wall panel
Slat, fluted, architectural cladding.
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11 · Metal
Metal & glass
Partitions, railings, fixed glazing.
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12 · Garage
Garage doors
Sectional, modern glass, tilt-up.
Browse →By project type
Start with the constraint.
Code, climate, or context decides most spec calls before aesthetics do. Open the brief that matches your project and the relevant cert pathways, materials, and partners are already cross-referenced.
See all 11 project briefs →Coastal Florida
Hurricane impact, Miami-Dade HVHZ.
Open brief →Cold-climate Canada
CSA A440-22, triple-pane LowE.
Open brief →Passive House
Low U-factor, airtight assemblies.
Open brief →Historic restoration
Period match, true-divided light.
Open brief →California Title 24
NFRC compliance, energy code.
Open brief →New construction
From-plan spec, builder pricing.
Open brief →Shop by look
Four looks, one source.
Curated filtered views of the catalogue. One product can carry more than one tag; look pages surface the ones that match.
Browse all four collections →Materials · 05
Materials primer.
01 · Thermal break
Native PA66 thermal break
A 24mm PA66 polyamide strip mechanically rolled into the extrusion at the factory, not retrofitted with adhesive. Decouples the indoor and outdoor sides of the frame, cutting heat loss without thinning the wall.
02 · Hardware
Multi point locking, 316 stainless
Hardware is 316 grade stainless. Multi point locks engage at the top, middle, and bottom of every sash. Coastal install kits substitute 316 hinges for the standard 304 set, included at no upcharge inside the warranty radius.
03 · Glazing
Double or triple, factory sealed
Standard build is double pane with a warm edge spacer, argon filled, low e coated. Triple pane available on request for colder climates and adds 18mm to the overall sightline.
04 · Finish
Powder coat, 150+ RAL colors
Two stage powder coat applied after extrusion. Standard finish is 80 micron polyester. Coastal finish is 120 micron with a chromate primer. Specifiable in 150 plus RAL colors.
Energy performance certification (NFRC, AAMA) varies by product and is disclosed in writing on every quote. Suitable for renovation and replacement projects.
From the founders
Why we built this.
We started Crateworks because the gap between premium brand pricing and what the product actually costs to make is wider than most builders realize. Dealer, distributor, and showroom margins compound. The result is a 60 to 70 percent retail mark up on aluminum that already meets the same engineering specs as the brand-name line.
Crateworks is our answer. Same engineering, qualified at the source, sold direct. We carry the supplier relationships, the freight, and the warranty desk so you carry the project.
We sign ten founding partner builders to anchor the launch. You spec one opening as your first project. If margin is not where you need it after install, we refund the markup. No questions, no waiting on a year of orders.
Charles Lau
Founder, Crateworks Supply Co.
Journal
Recent reading.
Spec guides, honest material comparisons, and reference notes for builders and architects working through a brief.
Open the journal →May 31, 2026
Drapery vs Curtains: When to Specify Which
Drapery and curtains overlap but are not the same. The construction, header, lining, and use-case differences that decide which to specify.
Read →May 31, 2026
Factory-Direct vs Retail for Renovation
Buying renovation products factory-direct vs retail or designer: cost, control, lead time, and where each model fits.
Read →May 31, 2026
Bathroom Remodel: A Complete Product List
Every product category in a bathroom remodel: vanity, tub, shower, tile, fixtures, lighting, and what to spec at each stage.
Read →Trade program
Ten founding partners.
We are signing ten founding partner builders to anchor the Crateworks trade launch. You spec one opening as your first project. If margin is not where you need it after install, we refund the markup.
Preferred pricing /
Trade tier on every line item, before MSRP. Tariff cost listed separately on the quote.
Install certification and sample kit /
Two hour install training, drainage and flashing details specific to this hardware.
Damage replacement guarantee /
If a hardware piece fails on site inside the warranty window, replacement ships air freight within 72 hours.
Tariff transparency /
Section 232 and Section 301 cost passes through as a separate quote line. No hidden mark up.
Locked pricing from PO to delivery /
Quoted price holds from PO through delivery, even if tariffs change mid lead time.