Azenco R-Shade fixed-roof pergola system
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Fixed closed roof pergolas — year-round outdoor rooms.

Solid insulated aluminum roof structure. Fully weatherproof. Pairs with motorized side screens for a four-season enclosed outdoor space. Designed and built by Breslow since 1924.

Solid InsulatedAluminum Roof
176 mphCoastal Wind Rated
Year-RoundUse
4 Screen TypesSolar / Privacy / Blackout / Vinyl
PE-StampedEngineering
The R-Shade™

Closed roof. Open sides. Total weatherproofing.

Where the R-Blade is about flexibility — louvers that open to sun and close to rain — the R-Shade insulated roof is about permanence. A solid, foam-core aluminum roof creates a fully waterproof outdoor room you can use in any weather, year-round.

The roof is the structural element. The sides are designed to be open or closed depending on what you need: pair the R-Shade with motorized zip-track side screens — solar, privacy, blackout, or clear vinyl panels — to take it from a covered patio in summer to a fully enclosed sun room in winter.

Heated, lit, and structurally rated to 176 mph in coastal-grade applications. This is the system we install when a client wants to extend their living space outdoors without losing it to the seasons.

4 Screen Configurations

Pick your side panels.

Mix-and-match four different motorized screen types within the same R-Shade frame. Some clients run solar in summer and blackout in winter. Some run all four.

Type 01

Solar / UV Screen

Blocks UV without blocking the view. Reduces glare and heat gain by up to 80% while keeping the outward sightline clear.

Type 02

Privacy Screen

Daytime privacy without blocking light. Densely woven fabric — see out, can't see in. Common for ground-floor decks and pool houses.

Type 03

Blackout Panel

Complete light and privacy block. Used for guest pavilions, evening dining areas, or when the sun-side wall needs full coverage.

Type 04

Clear Vinyl Enclosure

Fully weatherproof clear panel. Combined with heating, this turns the R-Shade into a true four-season sunroom.

Recent Installations

Built to last.

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R-Shade™ · Before & After

R-Shade before & after.

Engineering & Specs

Built for permanence.

Solid roof, sealed connections, integrated drainage. Engineered to outlast everything around it.

Roof

Foam-Core Aluminum

Insulated solid roof panels. R-value 5+. Reduces noise during rain, eliminates condensation, improves climate control.

Wind Rating

98–176 MPH

Standard rating 98 mph; coastal-grade option for FL and Hamptons installs rated to 176 mph. PE-stamped per state.

Drainage

Hidden Through-Post

Roof slopes invisibly to integrated through-post drainage. No visible gutters or downspouts. Doesn't pool, doesn't ice over.

Screens

Motorized Zip-Track

Sealed against wind infiltration. IP55 motor. Same Bond app and weather sensors as R-Blade — open at sunrise, close at dusk.

Heating & Lighting

Integrated

Hidden electric heaters, LED strip lighting, and audio cabling all routed through the structure. No conduit visible.

Compliance

ICC-ES · FBC · NYC DOB

Code-compliant in every state we serve. Florida Building Code rated. NYC DOB acceptable for rooftop installations.

R-Blade vs R-Shade

Which one is right for you?

If you want

R-Blade — Adjustable Louvers

Flexibility. Rotate louvers from sun to closed-roof at the touch of a button. Best for clients who want to use the space across all four seasons but mostly during good weather.

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If you want

R-Shade — Insulated Solid Roof

Permanence. Total waterproofing. The space functions as an outdoor room you can heat, light, and use year-round regardless of weather.

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Schedule a design consultation.

Free on-site visit anywhere across NJ, NY, CT, and 6 more states. Custom design, fixed-price quote, full permit handling.