Indecal radiant panel: high performance for summer cooling

When talking about summer air conditioning , the common imagination is oriented towards air systems: visible, noisy and often inefficient. Radiant ceiling systems offer a technological alternative capable of guaranteeing silent, homogeneous and invisible comfort. In this area, Indecal's continuous plasterboard radiant ceiling panels represent one of the best performing solutions, capable of combining aesthetics and functionality in both heating and cooling.

How radiant cooling works and why it is advantageous

Radiant cooling occurs through heat exchange by radiation: the chilled water flows inside circuits inserted in the surface of the ceiling, which behaves like a large cold body capable of absorbing the heat present in the environment. The main advantages compared to traditional systems are:

• absence of drafts and noise ;
• uniform temperature distribution throughout the room;
• reduced energy consumption thanks to higher flow temperatures (16–18 °C);
• improved thermo-hygrometric well-being , with cleaner air and less suspended dust.

All these benefits are amplified when the system is integrated into an efficient and well-sized project, such as the one that can be achieved with Indecal radiant panels.

The Indecal continuous plasterboard radiant panel

The central element of this technology is the Indecal continuous radiant plasterboard panel , designed for ceiling installations in both residential and tertiary sectors. The panel is made of a 15 mm thick plasterboard sheet , coupled with 27 mm EPS insulation, with an 8 mm PE-Xc pipe coil integrated inside. The high thermal conductivity of the system guarantees a rapid response to temperature variations, making it particularly suitable for summer cooling.

Among the main advantages of the panel:

• low thermal inertia , which allows for rapid adjustments and a lower risk of condensation;
• perfect integration with plasterboard false ceilings, without visual discontinuities;
• simple and flexible installation , suitable for both new buildings and renovations.

Thanks to the continuous surface and the possibility of integrating surface temperature control probes, the system ensures safe and efficient operation even in the hottest periods of the year.

Safe Cooling: Dew Point Management

One of the main aspects to consider in radiant cooling is the control of the dew point , to avoid the formation of surface condensation. Indecal panels, thanks to their thermal reactivity and compatibility with advanced regulation systems, represent a reliable solution. They can be combined with environmental probes and climate control units capable of modulating the water temperature according to the relative humidity, ensuring optimal and risk-free operation at all times.

The ideal environments for invisible and efficient air conditioning

The Indecal radiant ceiling is used in numerous contexts where summer comfort is a priority:

• modern and renovated homes , with minimal spaces and free surfaces;
• open space offices , where silence and uniform temperature distribution are essential;
• hotels and accommodation facilities , which require individual comfort and the absence of noise disturbance;
• schools and collective environments , where air control and indoor well-being are crucial.

Its versatility makes it suitable both as a stand-alone system and in combination with controlled mechanical ventilation and air-water heat pumps.

The cooling of the future comes from the ceiling

Indecal radiant ceiling panels offer a concrete and reliable answer to the needs of contemporary summer air conditioning. Thanks to careful design, selected materials and a system designed to work safely even at low temperatures, it is possible to enjoy fresh, healthy and silent environments. An invisible technology that makes itself felt, in the right way.