Blubase Connect friction mat PVC – protective mat for Connect XL on PVC roofing

With the Blubase Connect friction mat PVC (art. 140930) you protect PVC roofing and increase the friction resistance underneath the Blubase Connect XL mounting system. The mat is placed under the base plates of the Connect XL base elements and prevents point loading, sliding and damage to the roof (this version is also suitable for EPDM roofs).

Are you working on a flat roof with a PVC membrane and using the Blubase Connect XL Single landscape system? Then this friction mat is the logical and safe foundation for your installation. In the official Connect XL manual, the friction mat PVC is listed as a specific component of the system.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Application: when do you use the Blubase Connect friction mat PVC?

The friction mat PVC has been developed as an accessory for the Blubase Connect XL mounting system on flat roofs with:

• PVC roofing (PVC membrane, foil or sheeting)
• Roof pitch of 0–5° (flat roof applications according to Connect XL specifications)
• Installations with Connect XL base elements with solar panels in a landscape layout

The friction mat is applied underneath the base plates of the Connect XL elements in order to:

• Protect the roofing against mechanical loads.
• Increase the friction resistance, so the system stays in place better under wind load.
• Distribute the load more evenly across the roof surface.

Key benefits

• Specifically for PVC roofs – prevents direct contact pressure of metal on PVC roofing.
• A perfect match for Connect XL – designed as part of the Blubase Connect system; article code 140930 is explicitly listed in the manual.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Extra safety under wind load – increased friction helps prevent base elements from shifting.
• Quick installation – you lay down the friction mat, position the base element on top of it and can continue straight away with aligning and ballasting.
• Neater finish – the system sits straight and level on identical mats, which makes inspections and handover clearer.

Technical features

The Blubase Connect friction mat PVC is part of the official parts list for Connect XL Single landscape.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Broadly speaking, you can assume the following properties:

• Product type: Connect friction mat PVC
• Article code: 140930
• Application: underneath the base plates of Connect XL base elements
• System compatibility: Blubase Connect XL Single landscape (landscape-oriented panels)
• Substrate: flat roofs with PVC roofing

You will find exact dimensions and material properties in the technical documentation from Blubase. If you have any doubts about load-bearing capacity or roof build-up, consult a structural engineer.

Installation tips

The friction mats make your Connect XL installation both safer and more roof-friendly. Here is how to approach it efficiently:

• 1. Follow the project plan from the Blubase calculator
  First create a project in the Blubase calculator and use the project plan as your basis. It indicates where the base elements and ballast should be placed.
• 2. Clean the roof
  Sweep the spots where the friction mats will go thoroughly. Sand, grit or loose stones reduce friction and can damage the PVC sheeting.
• 3. Place the friction mat under the base plates
  Position the friction mat PVC underneath the base plates of the Connect XL base elements, within the markings from your project plan. The mat should sit completely under the foot, not half outside it.
• 4. Do not use as a raising block
  The friction mat is intended for friction and protection, not for levelling. For height correction or levelling on gravel roofs, for example, use the dedicated raising/levelling blocks from Blubase.
• 5. Combine with the correct ballast
  The friction mat does not replace ballast. The amount of ballast still follows the calculator and the project plan; the mat mainly provides protection and extra grip.

Buy the Blubase Connect friction mat PVC (140930) at Stralendgroen

At Stralendgroen you will find not only the Blubase Connect friction mat PVC, but also the complete Connect XL mounting system, ballast trays, back plates and clamps. This makes it easy to put together a complete package for your flat PVC roof.

We are happy to help you read the Blubase project plan, determine the right number of friction mats and put together a full materials list. Not sure whether you need the PVC version or a standard friction mat? Send us your roof build-up and we will think along with you.