A motorized louvered roof installation that converts the patio into an all-weather extension of the bar — open to sun on game day, sealed against rain in under 60 seconds.
Tommy's Tavern + Tap had a great Edison location and a loyal crowd — but the outdoor patio was leaving real revenue on the table every time the weather turned. Spring storms, summer heat, fall cold snaps, and a four-month winter were closing the patio for nearly half the calendar year.
The operational ask was specific: keep the outdoor section open through three more seasons without compromising the bar's atmosphere. No tent. No awning that has to be cranked down before a storm. Something that reads as part of the building.
New Jersey commercial code adds a layer most outdoor-bar contractors skip: real PE-stamped engineering, wind ratings calculated for the actual site (open and closed louvers), and snow load capacity for North Jersey winters. The structure had to be commercial-grade, not residential dressed up.
Breslow specified the Azenco R-Blade™, the same commercial-grade motorized louvered system we install for country clubs, rooftop venues, and other restaurant groups across the Northeast. Aluminum louvers rotate 160° for shade and ventilation in good weather, then close and seal against rain in under 60 seconds.
Our structural engineering team stamped the drawings for North Jersey wind loads — open and closed — and the local snow load. Framing was sized to the actual installation, not a catalog spec. RAL color was matched to Tommy's existing exterior so the structure reads as architecture rather than accessory, and integrated drainage routes rain through the structural posts so there are no visible downspouts breaking the lines.
Full turnkey scope: design → photo-real rendering → PE engineering → Edison Township permitting → Azenco fabrication → installation → lifetime service. One Breslow project manager, one team, one point of accountability. Tommy's leadership reviewed and approved the rendering before a single beam was ordered.
Every commercial structure Breslow installs ships with PE-stamped engineering calculated for the actual site — not a generic dealer spec sheet. Here is what went into Tommy's Tavern + Tap Edison.
Commercial decisions aren't made from a pergola catalog. Every Breslow commercial project begins with a photo-real design rendering so stakeholders — owner, GM, board, architect — see the finished space before a single beam is ordered.
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Commercial restaurant louvered roof installations of this scope typically run $150K–$350K depending on louver area, structural attachment, perimeter screens, lighting, and HVAC integration. The Tommy's Edison scope was a full-coverage motorized louvered roof with integrated drainage and lighting. Every Breslow commercial quote is fixed-price and includes engineering, permits, fabrication, and installation. Request a site walk for an exact estimate.
From signed contract to first service under the new structure, restaurant installations like Tommy's Edison run 12–18 weeks: 3 weeks design + photo-real rendering, 4–6 weeks PE engineering and Edison Township permitting, 4–6 weeks Azenco fabrication and finishing, and 2–3 weeks on-site installation. We sequence around restaurant operating hours so peak dinner service is never interrupted.
Yes. Breslow Design & Build is the Northeast's premier certified Azenco commercial dealer, serving NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD, DE, RI, MA, and FL. Our field crews operate out of Springfield, NJ. We've delivered commercial projects for restaurant groups, country clubs, rooftop venues, and hospitality properties across the region. Every commercial scope includes PE-stamped engineering, permitting, fabrication, installation, and lifetime service — all in-house.
Yes. Every commercial structure Breslow installs ships with site-specific PE-stamped structural engineering — wind loads calculated for the actual site (both louvers open and louvers closed), snow loads sized to local code, and stamps issued in the state where the project is built. Architects and GCs receive full shop drawings and AIA-compatible specs as part of the standard scope, not as an add-on.
Azenco-manufactured Motorized Louvered Roof systems carry a 20-year structural warranty on the aluminum extrusion and a 5-year warranty on motors, electronics, and finishes. Breslow installation work is warranted separately, and every motorized system we install is backed by our in-house lifetime service team — one phone call, one team, for as long as the structure is on your property.
A Breslow project manager on every commercial job. One point of contact from the first site walk through final punch list. No relay between sales, design, engineering, and install.
PE-stamped engineering is standard, not an add-on. Commercial load calculations, wind ratings (open and closed louvers), and state-specific stamps are included in the scope. Architects and GCs receive full shop drawings and AIA-compatible specs.
Permitting across the Northeast. We expedite DOB submissions, handle state-specific commercial requirements, and track the approval timeline so construction starts on schedule.
Full lifecycle — not a dealership handoff. Most Azenco dealers sub out engineering, permitting, and service. Breslow keeps all of it in-house. That's why country clubs, restaurant groups, and commercial property owners across 9 states trust us with their outdoor revenue.
102 years of continuous operation. Breslow was founded in 1924 and is still Shaw-family operated. When you install a commercial structure from us, the company backing the warranty will still be here in ten years.
Lifetime service on everything we install. Motorized systems need a service partner. We are that partner — one phone call, one team.
Tell us what you're trying to build. Our commercial team will walk your site, develop a photo-real design rendering, and give you a PE-stamped engineering scope and timeline — before you commit to anything.
