FAQ – Pool covers
All important questions about pool covers from Rollo Solar – from advantages and profiles to installation and technology through to prices and delivery times.
Eine pool cover from Rollo Solar bietet five key Advantages for your swimming pool:
Through the deployment of Solar-Profilen the pool water is additionally heated by up to 3°C per day. The cover also protects against contamination and enables a trouble-free recommissioning after winter without time-consuming draining.
Rollo Solar steht for kompromisslose Quality Made in Germany. Our unique selling points:
- Over 40 years of market experience and several thousand satisfied customers across Europe
- Own development and manufacturing exclusively with German components
- Own demonstration pools for tests under real conditionsitions (indoor and outdoor)
- Aufwendiges inspection process vor delivery jedes Produkts
Yes. Our hollow-chamber profiles offer enhanced accident protection thanks to their high load capacity of up to 100 kg/m² (depending on profile). In the event of accidental access, the cover prevents deep submersion – a depleaving is always possible without danger.
Note: A handrail or support edge provides additional protection.
- evaporation reduced → less humidity → mould formation is prevented
- Building fabric protected through reduced moisture load
- Energy costs reduced through less dehumidification and better thermal insulation
- Increased accident protection through the load capacity of the profiles
- TÜV-SÜD – certified production to European standards
- NF-France – compliance with French standards
- Hail class bis HW3 – Design Cover Profile certified up to 40 mm grain diameter
Yes. For the manufacturing of our profiles, only pure single-material is used. After cleaning it is shredded and returned as granulate to the production process – a closed loop for maximum resource efficiency.
Profiles – four variants with different properties (buoyancy, hail class, colours, size, certification): view profile comparison →
retractor systems – Deck-mounted, recessed, lifting system and roller door, with claddings in wood, aluminium and plastic. We or your specialist dealer will be happy to advise you.
- Design Profile (PC) – in allen RAL-Colours available
- Standard-Profile – in unseren Standardfarben (siehe profile comparison)
- Custom designs possible – 2-colour, Transparent-Red (Solar) or matching your pool surround
A solar cover is the natural pool heater for your swimming pool. The transparent top and black underside of the solar profiles create a greenhouse effect – warming the water by up to 3 °C per day.
More information: Solar profiles overview →
| Property | PC (polycarbonate) | PVC |
|---|---|---|
| Heat resistance | Very high | Medium |
| Impact resistance | Very high | Standard |
| Hail classes | Up to HW3 possible | Limited |
| Transparency | Completely clear | Slight blue tint |
| Cleaning | Easier (smoother surface) | Standard |
The load capacity varies depending on the profile model. Das Design Cover profile in size 15/80 achieves a load capacity of up to 100 kg/m². You can find a complete overview in our Profile comparison →
- Installation parts – V4A stainless steel (highest corrosion resistance)
- Claddings – highest-quality materials (wood, aluminium, plastic)
- Profiles – highest-quality plastics (PC or PVC), exclusively single-material
Yes – must be explicitly marked as salt water compatible at the time of order and are subject to a surcharge. We offer special materials for a salt content of up to 3.0%. For special materials, longer delivery times may apply.
No. As an alternative we recommend the Mini profile or the Design Cover PVC – beide stellen eine hochwertigere and langlebigere alternative to aufblasbaren Covers dar.
- Standardanlage – bis 6 m breit and 15 m lang
- Sonderanlagen – bis to 22 × 50 Meter achievable (e.g. public pools, sports facilities)
Almost all shapes are possible: round, square, oval and ever heart-shaped. It is important that the pool cover is ideally considered during the planning of the pool. Retrofitting is equally possible.
- deck mounted system – can be retrofitted at any time
- recessed system – retrofitting possible via core drilling
- Alternative – mounting via side panels
We are happy to assist you with planning.
No. Our installations require no guide rails. The profiles are unrolled from the drive shaft and not pulled as with conventional foil covers. For pools with overflow channels, guide pins may be installed depending on the setup.
Yes. An overflow channel is generally not a problem. Depending on the channel design, we install guide pins or guide rails.
No. Neither overflow channels nor skimmers pose a problem for our pool covers.
Yes. For natural swimming ponds, the Design Profile PC in Fern Green. polycarbonate has a smoother surface than PVC and makes cleaning the cover easier.
- Jets / Counter-current system – only problematic if in the retractor system area; we have special parts for this
- Ladders – no problem thanks to cutout
Our systems are custom-made with the highest precision. The gap is approx. 13 mm per side.
| Tubular Motor | Aufsteckantrieb | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor shaft required | No | Yes (higher costs) |
| Retrofitting | Simple | More complex |
| Service work | Pool entry required | From outside |
| Maintenance (standard operation) | Maintenance-free | Maintenance-free |
Yes. Our control technology allows the position signals to be read directly and the installation to be opened, closed and stopped via BUS system.
Our troubleshooting page offers quick solutions for the most common problems that you can resolve yourself. If the problem persists, please contact your specialist dealer or contact us directly.
Generally yes – our products are designed for year-round operation. The following points should be noted during winter operation:
- Water temperature should be at least 5 °C
- Do not move the installation when frost occurs (risk of damage)
- Remove leaves – tannins can cause discolouration
- Recessed system: cover can remain rolled up in the shaft
- Deck mounted system: store rolled up, protected from sunlight over winter
Our Covers are winterproof and can be left in the pool over winter – either rolled up or on the water surface. Detailed tips for correct winterisation can be found in the enclosed operating instructions.
| Profile type | Cleaning method | Cleaning agents |
|---|---|---|
| PVC-Profile | Pressure washer max. 40 °C | Rollo Alkasal / Rollo Kalfort possible |
| PC-Profile | Pressure washer max. 120 °C | Water only – no cleaning agents! |
Generally yes. A counter-current system or jets only pose a challenge when they are located in the area of the retractor system. We have special parts for this that enable smooth installation and operation.
Visit our showroom in Bad Tölz – with three demonstration pools you can experience all installation variants and profiles under real conditions. Schedule an appointment →
Alternativ: Sprechen you with your specialist dealer on-site and lassen you unsere Mustermappe zeigen.
Eine a blanket statement is not possible – our products are individually tailored to your needs. The most important cost factors:
- pool size – area to be covered
- Recessed System – from the simple deck-mounted system to the complex lifting system
- Profilauswahl – Materialien, Colours, Certifications
Contact us or your specialist dealer for an individual quote: Request now →
- Delivery time – after taking measurements, usually 4–6 weeks (longer during peak season)
- Installation time – up to 4 hours for standard size
- Collection – directly from our factory in Bad Tölz
Of course. You can collect your ordered goods directly from our factory in Bad Tölz. Take the opportunity to visit our showroom with the demonstration pools at the same time. Make an appointment →
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