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Announcement · Certification
Breslow Named a Platinum Elite Azenco Dealer

Breslow has been certified at the top tier of Azenco Outdoor's newly launched Elite Dealer Program — what Platinum status requires, and what it means for homeowners and commercial clients.

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Residential · Hamptons
A Hamptons Double-Bay R-Blade Engineered to Match the Home's Architecture

Inside a Southampton install — overlapping an existing bump-out, three-post through-column drainage, louvers oriented toward the house to let sunlight filter in.

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Commercial
Tommy's Tavern & Tap Edison: A 17-Bay Rooftop Louvered Roof

How Breslow built a 17-bay Azenco R-Blade louvered roof on Tommy's Tavern & Tap Edison's rooftop — turning a summer-only patio into year-round dining.

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Test · Product Comparison
R-Blade vs. R-Shade: Which Is Right for Your Space?

TEST POST — a side-by-side comparison of Azenco’s overhead louvered roof and lateral retractable screens, and how to choose between them.

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Maintenance
Azenco R-Blade™ Maintenance Guide: Keep Your Motorized Pergola Running Perfectly

A seasonal checklist to keep your R-Blade™ running quietly and flawlessly — from lubricating the drive mechanism to cleaning the louver channels.

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Design
Top 5 Pergola Designs for Northeast Homes in 2025

Transitional to Modern to Classic Colonial — the five architectural styles we’re building most often and why each one works for the Northeast.

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Installation
Motorized Pergola Installation: What to Expect Start to Finish

A week-by-week guide to the Breslow installation process — from design consultation to final walkthrough and automation setup.

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