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Add shade to your yard or business using a sleek and high-quality smart Azenco pergola or awning from Retractable Solutions.
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W HEN IT COMES TO SHIELDING YOUR HOME OR business from the hot summer sun, torrential weather and other hazards of outdoor exposure, Retractable Solutions has you covered— and protected. Servicing homeowners in southern New England for more than thirty years, the Cranston / Johnston-based business is committed to providing patio awnings and retractable deck awnings with unsurpassed quality, shade and protection.
Retractable Solutions prioritizes each client’ s safety and comfort when installing specialty retractable products. The team of friendly and knowledgeable awning, shade and storm protection experts are there to serve clients’ needs, from making the back porch more livable in August, to safeguarding a business owner’ s retail location against hurricanes.
With options to suit any style or preference, such as manually operated awnings and push-button motorized models, not only are Retractable Solutions’ high-quality products durable and waterproof; they are also affordable. Selections include window awnings, window color shades and a wide assortment of deck, patio and awning accessories.
Retractable Solutions proudly carries Azenco products, which display excellent craftsmanship and embrace several benefits. Among the Azenco products is the R-BLADE TM, a bioclimatic pergola with a louvered roof.
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TOP: Protect yourself and your yard from the sun or rain in style.
BOTTOM: Azenco’ s R-BLADE TM is made with superior aluminum alloy and contains several smart controls.
Seamless in style with smart controls, the R-BLADE TM pergola adapts to whatever nature brings. The unique design contains motorized louvers and smart sensors and is made with superior aluminum alloy, complementing any type of home from traditional to modern or contemporary. Not only does it bring both shade and light, the R-BLADE TM also blocks the rain and keeps drainage out of sight with its fully extruded integrated gutters. With this perfectly tailored pergola, you can transform any outdoor space into an extended living area. ◆
RETRACTABLE SOLUTIONS 2001 Plainfield Pike, Johnston 401-942-0003, retractablesolutionsri. com
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