Moving roof panels open and close the roof. We show the direction of the panels and the area left open in the design for the model to be used.
A Rolling Roof is a motorised roof system whose roof is made of moving panels. The panels are drawn back to open the roof and return to close it.
On a bioclimatic pergola the louvres rotate in place; on a motorised pergola awning a PVC blackout cover retracts; on a Rolling Roof the panels move. Which side the panels gather on and how much area stays open depend on the model used; we show this in the design.
The roof panels move to open the roof. The gathered panels take up room at one edge; the area left open varies with the model.
The panels are moved by motor. The motor and controls are chosen for the size of the system and how often it is used.
Closed, water drains through the gutter and the supporting columns. Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage.
From your measurements we compare a Rolling Roof with a bioclimatic pergola against your budget.
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What sets a Rolling Roof apart from the other roof systems is that the roof opens by drawing the panels back. Which roof system suits you depends on how you want the roof to open.
On a bioclimatic pergola the louvres rotate in place to adjust light and air. On a Rolling Roof the panels are drawn back to open the roof. We compare the two for the same space.
The table below shows the components of the system and the options. Dimensions, loads and electrical values depend on the selected model and the project; profile section, connection details and anchor type are calculated separately for each project.
| Roof | Moving roof panels open and close the roof |
|---|---|
| Panels when open | The direction of the panels and the area left open are shown in the design for the model to be used. |
| Load-bearing profile | Aluminium profile; the section is chosen for the span and the selected model. |
| Surface finish | Electrostatic powder coating |
| Colour options | RAL colour range, wood-effect lamination, custom colours |
| Feasible dimensions | Feasible dimensions are confirmed from your measurements and the structural design. |
| Wind and snow load | Wind and snow loads are calculated from the project dimensions and the installation site. |
|---|---|
| Use in rain | Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage. |
| Drainage | Drainage through the gutter and the supporting columns |
| Motor and controls | The motor and controls are chosen for the size of the system and how often it is used. |
| Sensor options | Rain, wind and sun sensors can be added |
| Electrical components | The protection class of electrical components is stated for the selected model. |
| Warranty | Warranty scope and periods are stated per product and component in the written quotation and the warranty document. |
| Documents | The conformity and test documents that apply to the product are shared at the quotation stage. |
| Wind and snow load | Wind and snow loads are calculated from the project dimensions and the installation site. |
|---|---|
| Use in rain | Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage. |
| Drainage | Drainage through the gutter and the supporting columns |
| Motor and controls | The motor and controls are chosen for the size of the system and how often it is used. |
| Sensor options | Rain, wind and sun sensors can be added |
| Electrical components | The protection class of electrical components is stated for the selected model. |
| Warranty | Warranty scope and periods are stated per product and component in the written quotation and the warranty document. |
| Documents | The conformity and test documents that apply to the product are shared at the quotation stage. |
The profile section is calculated separately for each project from the span and the wind and snow loads.
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A Rolling Roof cannot be priced from a ready-made list; dimensions, model, level of automation and installation conditions differ on every project.
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Adjust light and air with rotating louvres. Drainage in the closed position is planned for the selected model and the installation.
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Read morePergola systems cover an outdoor area to provide shade and protection from the weather. In modern systems the roof is not fixed: on a bioclimatic pergola the louvres rotate, on a motorised pergola awning a three-layer PVC blackout cover retracts, and on a Rolling Roof moving panels are drawn back.
Read the guideIn smart roof systems automation looks like a comfort item, but its real function is damage prevention. A rain sensor closes the system when nobody is home; a wind sensor moves the louvres to a safe position above a set speed. These two sensors directly extend the life of the system.
Read the guideA Rolling Roof is a motorised roof system whose roof is made of moving panels. The panels are drawn back to open the roof; the side they gather on and the area left open depend on the model used. Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage.
Read the guideOn a bioclimatic pergola the louvres rotate in place. On a Rolling Roof moving roof panels are drawn back to open the roof. On a motorised pergola awning a PVC blackout cover retracts. They are three separate mechanisms.
When opened, the panels gather at one edge and take up room there. The direction of the panels and the area left open depend on the model used; we show this in the design.
Performance in rain is planned together with slope, joints and drainage. Closed, water drains through the gutter and the supporting columns.
Wind and snow loads are calculated from the project dimensions and the installation site. Operating limits are stated at handover.
Yes, LED lighting can be recessed into the load-bearing profiles. This needs to be specified at the design stage.
Scope and conditions are stated in the written quotation and the warranty document.
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