Rigid retractable roof RCOVERBOX® | 100% retractable for your storage areas
Sorting facility | Industry | Construction | Agriculture | Local authorities
Salt shelter (local authorities, road services, winter maintenance), port environment, covering of basins and workshop pits, sorting facility storage bays, storage areas for bulk materials or waste
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DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Technical expertise for made-to-measure solutions / Integrated design office / Modelling
SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT
From civil engineering to the structure / Selection of suitable solutions / On-site visit by our teams
Span: up to 6.4 m wide and 8 m long
Bay: according to the desired opening percentage and the number of panels
Max. height:
5 m wide = approx. 1 m high
8 m wide = approx. 1.20 m high
Support compatibility: Concrete blocks, ground beam, concrete slab, ground with piles, cast-in-place wall, T-wall, Lura® partition Covering/roofing: Folded aluminium sheets or steel
Frame : No load-bearing structure Cladding/protection: Galvanised or lacquered steel cladding
Standard: EN1090
Product advantages
- Full opening - Fully folds back to the rear
- Corrosion resistance
- Reliability and robustness
- Side-by-side installation possible
- Manual or motorised
Made-to-measure solution
Made-to-measure solution configured and approved by our design office.
Are you looking for a reliable, compliant solution that is perfectly suited to your worksite? With OTEXIO, each installation is configured made to measure to guarantee safety, performance and regulatory compliance.
✔ A personalised configuration carried out by our technical sales representatives, who analyse your needs directly in the field or based on your plans. Their expertise enables them to:
- define the exact sizing of your system,
- choose the options suited to your technical constraints,
- ensure compatibility with your environment and structures,
- optimise the installation to reduce risks.
Whether for industrial, commercial or municipal needs, retractable roofs are an ideal solution for covering and protecting outdoor storage areas: waste, salt, bulk materials, basins or technical pits.
They are a high-performance alternative to traditional buildings, particularly when logistical, administrative or operational constraints make conventional construction unsuitable or too restrictive.
WHY CHOOSE OUR RETRACTABLE ROOFS?
Protect, cover, uncover: an effective alternative to traditional construction
Thanks to their 100% retractable design, these structures make it easy to load, unload or operate covered areas, while ensuring optimal protection against bad weather.
Retractable roofs are particularly suitable for storage areas requiring both protection and accessibility . They are suitable for salt shelters for local authorities, as well as port environments, basins, technical pits or storage bays in sorting facilities. Their principle is based on simple, quick and secure opening and closing, making it possible to fully uncover the covered area to facilitate loading, unloading and handling operations. Once closed, the roofs provide effective protection against bad weather, preserve the quality of stored materials and enhance site safety, while adapting to everyday operational constraints.
100% retractable roofs, 100% made to measure, 100% turnkey
Retractable roofs are designed to adapt perfectly to your site and your use:
- Full or partial opening, according to operating needs
- Fully customised dimensions
- Adaptation to access, handling and operating constraints
- Robust, durable and easy-to-use solution
The simplicity of the mechanisms and the quality of the materials guarantee both staff safety and the protection of stored materials, even in demanding environments.
Materials adapted to each use
Each project is configured according to the technical constraints and the operating environment:
Structure
Steel or aluminium, selected according to the use, spans and operating conditions
Robust structure, designed for intensive and long-lasting use
Roofing sheet
Aluminium
Steel
Polycarbonate, for specific lighting requirements
The choice of roofing materials makes it possible to adapt the level of resistance, protection and visual comfort.
Walls and retaining structures
Retractable roofs can be combined with different types of walls:
Fixed cast-in-place concrete walls
Modular concrete block walls
Solutions compatible with scalable or permanent configurations
A turnkey solution covered by a ten-year guarantee
Each project is managed globally in order to provide a turnkey solution that is secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Retractable roofs benefit from a ten-year guarantee, a guarantee of reliability and long-term durability.
This organisation makes it possible to guarantee deadlines, execution quality and rapid commissioning.
Each project is managed globally in order to provide a turnkey solution that is secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Let’s get in touch to discuss your project and better understand your challenges. Every need is unique, and we are here to offer you suitable and concrete solutions.
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Which uses are retractable roofs best suited to?
Retractable roofs are particularly well suited to outdoor storage areas requiring both protection and accessibility.
They are commonly used as salt shelters, for covering basins and pits, in port environments or for sorting-facility storage bays. Their design effectively protects stored materials while facilitating loading, unloading and handling operations.
How does the opening and closing of a retractable roof work?
Opening and closing the roof are simple, smooth and safe thanks to a mechanical system designed for regular use.
The roof can be opened fully or partially according to site needs, completely freeing the covered area. Once closed again, it provides optimum protection against bad weather without hindering daily operations.
Can retractable roofs be customized according to site constraints?
Yes, retractable roofs are 100% made to measure.
The dimensions, height, type of structure, roofing materials and associated walls are defined according to:
- the intended use,
- handling flows,
- the site environment,
- and technical or regulatory constraints.
Each project is specifically designed to adapt perfectly to its operating environment.
Which materials are used to ensure the durability of the structure?
Structures are made of steel or aluminium according to the use and mechanical constraints.
The cover can be made of steel, aluminium or polycarbonate, making it possible to adjust the level of resistance and, if necessary, the amount of daylight under the roof.
The walls can be fixed (cast concrete) or modular, providing a robust, durable and scalable solution.
Do retractable roofs provide an alternative to traditional construction?
Yes, retractable roofs are an effective alternative to traditional construction, especially when:
- lead times need to be short,
- administrative constraints are strong,
- or operations require occasional total opening.
They make it possible to cover an area quickly while retaining great flexibility of use, without immobilising the site over the long term.
Is the project fully managed?
Yes, every project is offered as a turnkey solution.
This includes:
- the site visit and measurements,
- technical and feasibility studies,
- coordination of the various trades,
- on-site assembly,
- operating tests and user training.
This global approach guarantees rapid commissioning, safe operation and long-term peace of mind, with decennial insurance cover.