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Design Cover PC, Design Cover PVC and Mini Cover — all technical specifications and design options at a glance.

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Recommended Polycarbonate · 13/60 mm

Design Cover PC

Our top-of-the-range range: impact-resistant, durable, available in metallic finishes — with a 5-year guarantee.

✓ 4-chamber profile, 100 kg load capacity
✓ 10 standard colours + all RAL colours
✓ Hail classification is currently undergoing a re-audit
✓ 5-year warranty
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PVC · 13/60 mm

Design Cover PVC

Excellent insulation with a 4-chamber profile — excellent value for money.

✓ 4-chamber profile, 100 kg load capacity
✓ 3 colours: Solar, White, Grey
✓ Hail classification is currently undergoing a re-audit
✓ 3-year warranty
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PVC · 9/50 mm

Mini Cover

The affordable entry-level solution at a film price — reliable protection on a tight budget.

✓ 3-chamber profile, 80 kg load capacity
✓ 2 colours: white & grey
– No hail class
✓ 2-year warranty
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Direct comparison

All features in a direct comparison.

Property
Recommended
Design Cover PC
Polycarbonate · 13/60 mm
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Design Cover PVC
PVC · 13/60 mm
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Mini Cover
PVC · 9/50 mm
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Common providers
Industry standard
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Technology & Materials
Material
Profile material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Up to 1.45 mm thick
PVC
Up to 1.45 mm thick
PVC
Up to 0.80 mm thick
Standard PVC or PC
Up to 0.80 mm thick
Chambered hollow profile
For insulation & stability
4-chamber
4-chamber
3-chamber
3-chamber
Maximum load capacity
Total load
100 kg
100 kg
80 kg
80 kg
Temperature resistance
Dimensional stability when heated
up to ~120 °C
up to ~60 °C
up to ~60 °C
50 to 120 °C
Cleaning properties
Resistance to dirt and algae
Anti-algae design
Black-coloured joints
TriEX UV-protective coating
Additional protective layer against UV radiation
Usually not, or only as an option
Design & Solar
Available colours
Colour selection & variants
10 standard colours
+ all RAL colours
3 colours
Solar, White, Grey
2 colours
White & Grey
3–7
Standard colours
Solar version
Heats using solar energy
Metallic version
High-quality metallic finish
Standard colour pigments
End cap design
A clean finish – no glue or silicone required
Convex profile shape
Water and dirt drain away more easily
Testing & Safety
Hail class
Resilience in the event of severe weather
in the re-audit
in the re-audit
none
varies depending on the provider
Service & Price
Profile exchange
Individual profiles can be changed using a clip system
Warranty
In accordance with the terms of the warranty
5 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
Price category
Relative classification
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* Profile dimensions = height × width in mm · ** The terms of the warranty are set out in the general terms and conditions.

Knowledge of materials

PC vs. PVC — What’s the difference?

Premium

Polycarbonate (PC)

Tried and tested since 1953 — a high-performance plastic for demanding applications.

✓ Temperature-resistant up to ~120 °C
✓ Flame-retardant & fire-resistant
– Cleaning is only possible using plain water
✓ Very smooth surface — self-cleaning
✓ Winter-proof & suitable for use all year round
Tried and tested

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

In use worldwide since 1935 — cost-effective and reliable.

✓ Temperature-resistant up to ~60 °C
✓ Acid- and brine-resistant
✓ Can be cleaned using standard household cleaning products
– Limescale build-up is possible with hard water
✓ Winter-proof & suitable for use all year round
Solar technology

Free heating using solar energy.

The solar versions make use of the greenhouse effect: the sun’s rays pass through the transparent top profile, are absorbed by the dark underside and noticeably heat the pool water — at no cost whatsoever.

Solar
solar heat gain without the need for additional heating energy to generate this heat gain
6
Available Solar colours
2
Products available in a solar version
Solar colours
White aluminium
SolarMetallic
Copper
SolarMetallic
Transparent/Steel Blue
Solar
Transparent/Black
Solar
Leaf green/black
Solar
Carbon
SolarMetallic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Profile comparison.

The material: polycarbonate is more impact-resistant, more durable and available in metallic finishes, whilst PVC is robust and more attractively priced.

The ‘Design Cover PC’ made from polycarbonate, with a 5-year profile guarantee.

The Mini Cover at the price of a plastic sheet cover — the cost-effective entry-level solution.

We manufacture all profiles to exact specifications. You can quickly get a suitable recommendation using the configurator.

Pool Cover Comparison: Design Cover PC, PVC and Mini

Which pool cover is right for your pool? Rollo Solar offers three slat profiles that differ in terms of material, insulation, safety and price. This comparison will help you make your decision.

An overview of the three profiles

The polycarbonate Design Cover PC is the top-of-the-range option: impact-resistant, durable, available in metallic finishes, rated for a total load of 100 kg, and comes with a 5-year guarantee. The Design Cover PVC, featuring a 4-chamber 13/60 profile, offers very good insulation at a more attractive price. The Mini Cover, with a 3-chamber profile, is the affordable entry-level solution at a competitive price.

Safety and test reports

Test reports in accordance with NF P 90-308 and TÜV are available for selected models; the hail resistance classification of the relevant profiles is currently undergoing a re-audit. Design Cover PC and Design Cover PVC are designed to withstand a total load of up to 100 kg. The pool cover is not a walkable surface and does not replace the duty of supervision.

Which profile for which requirement?

For the highest standards of appearance and durability, we recommend the Design Cover PC. For excellent insulation at a very good value for money, choose the Design Cover PVC. If protection is the priority on a limited budget, the Mini Cover is the economical choice.

Frequently asked questions about the profile comparison

What is the main difference between PC and PVC?

The material: polycarbonate is more impact-resistant, longer-lasting and available in metallic finishes; PVC is robust and offers better value for money.

Which cover lasts the longest?

The Design Cover PC made of polycarbonate, which comes with a 5-year warranty on the profile.

Which is the cheapest?

The Mini Cover at the price of a plastic sheet cover.

How do I find the right size?

We manufacture all profiles to exact measurements. You can quickly get a recommendation using the configurator.