Summary - Pool enclosures and covers

The large number of systems available on the market are summarized in the following groups for comparison purposes. Without claiming completion, we assume that, according to the Pareto principle, the majority of the roofing possibilities currently offered for swimming pools and garden pools can be classified into the categories we have selected. Individual solutions or variants of single systems are not considered in the comparison and can have other advantages and disadvantages.

FlexiRoof swimming pool enclosure

For children little danger exists to fall into the water
Swimming under open sky is possible
Swimming under closed cover is possible, e.g. during rainy weather
Dirt, dust and leaves cannot get into the water
Animals have no access to the pool
Good thermal insulation: swimming from April to November is possible.
Solar radiation can be used to heat the pool
Protection against cooling by cold rainwater
FlexiRoof can be completely removed during midsummer season
No guiding elements (risk of injury, dirt) on the floor when the pool is open
Reduction of pool treatment products
The pool cover is winterproof and can therefore be used all year round.
Weather resistant during years of use
Aesthetic design
Inexpensive purchase price

Evaporation is only reduced by the construction and cannot be avoided completely.
no electrical opening/closing possible (as with almost all other systems)

Shutter systems

All variations consisting of individual segments are considered shutter systems.

Swimming under open sky is possible
Animals have no access to the water
Evaporation is avoided
During midsummer the cover can be completely removed
Electric opening is possible
When the roof is open, no guiding elements are on the floor.
Reducing the use of pool care products
Aesthetic Look

Dirt, dust and leaves may get into the water
Sunlight cannot be used to heat the pool
Cold rainwater enters the swimming pool
Swimming under the cover is not possible
Expensive purchasing costs

Indoor style pool enclosures

This term covers all roofs that have the character of indoor swimming pools. Usually telescopically movable by means of running rails mounted on the floor and various shapes from openings on the lateral end pieces to doors.

For children little danger exists to fall into the water
Dirt, dust and leaves cannot get into the water
Animals have no access to the pool
Solar radiation can be used to heat the pool
Protection against cooling by cold rainwater
Swimming under open sky is possible
Enclosure can be used all year round
Weather resistant during years of use

The cover cannot be completely removed in midsummer.
When the roofing is open, guide elements are on the floor.
Expensive purchasing costs
Aesthetic Look

Covers and foil systems without supporting elements

In this category all foils are combined without additional load-bearing elements.

Swimming in the open air is possible
Evaporation is prevented
In midsummer the cover can be completely removed
Reduction of bath care products
Favourable purchase price
Aesthetic optics

Children cannot stand on the pool cover
No thermal insulation: Minimizes swimming time in spring and autumn
Solar radiation cannot be used to heat the pool
Swimming under the roof is not possible
Protection against cooling by cold rainwater
The pool cover cannot be used all year round

Covers and foil systems with supporting elements

In this category all kinds of foils with supporting elements are classified: Simple protective sheets, insulating foils, foils with air cushion, inflatable foils with rods, ropes, etc.

There is little risk of children falling into the water
Swimming in the open air is possible
Animals have no access to the water
Evaporation is prevented
In midsummer the cover can be completely removed
When the roof is open, there are no guide elements on the floor
Bath care products are reduced
Favourable purchase price
Aesthetic optics

No thermal insulation: Swimming time reduced in spring and autumn
Solar radiation cannot be used to heat the pool
Protection against cooling by cold rainwater
Swimming under the roof is not possible

Pool roofing elevator systems

Elevator systems are all variants that lift the complete pool roof. Regardless which material the roof is made of - plastic, glass or materials that can be walked on.

There is little risk of children falling into the water
Dirt, dust and leaves do not get into the water
Animals have no access to the water
Good thermal insulation: swimming from April to November is possible.
Solar radiation can be used to heat the pool
Cold rainwater does not get into the pool
Evaporation is prevented
Electric opening is possible
Swimming under the roof is possible
The use of bath care products is reduced
The swimming pool cover can be used all year round
Weather resistant for many years

Swimming under the roof is not possible
The cover cannot be completely removed in midsummer
Expensive purchasing price
Poor aesthetic appearance

Pool enclosure terrace systems

Terrace systems include all types of systems in which the swimming pool roof, can be moved sideways, so that it can be used for other purposes.

There is little risk of children falling into the water
Swimming in the open air is possible
Dirt, dust and leaves do not get into the water
Animals have no access to the water
Good thermal insulation: swimming from April to November is possible
Swimming under the roof is possible
Cold rainwater does not reach the swimming pool
Evaporation is prevented
Use of bath care products is reduced
The swimming pool cover can be used all year round
Weather resistant for several years

Solar radiation cannot be used to heat the pool
When the roof is open, guide elements on the ground are visible
Expensive purchasing price

Pool cover foldable covers

The folding cover category includes all systems whose elements can be folded away sideways.

There is little risk of children falling into the water
Swimming in the open air is possible
Dirt, dust and leaves do not get into the water
Animals have no access to the water
Good thermal insulation: swimming from April to November is possible
Solar radiation can be used to heat the pool
Evaporation is prevented
Bath care products are reduced
The swimming pool cover can be used all year round
Weather resistant for several years
Aesthetic optics

Dirt, dust and leaves get into the water when opened
Swimming under the roof is not possible
If the roofing is open, guide elements on the floor are visible