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Indecal 28.01.2026

Slim18 Indecal: when available thickness becomes the real design challenge

Slim18 Indecal is the ultra-thin radiant system designed for renovation projects where the available thickness is minimal and every millimetre becomes crucial

In many renovation projects, the challenge isn't choosing the best performing plumbing system, but finding a solution that fits the project's physical design . Predefined dimensions, thresholds to be respected, existing doors, structural or architectural constraints: these are the contexts where even a few millimeters can make the difference between a feasible project and one requiring a complete rethink.

It is precisely from these real-world situations that Indecal's Slim18 was born, a radiant system designed to offer comfort and efficiency even when available space is at a minimum.

 

A radiant system designed to work in just 18 millimetres

Slim18 is a very low-thickness radiant system, designed for installation over existing surfaces without invasive interventions. The extremely low overall thickness allows for the integration of radiant heating and cooling even in contexts where traditional solutions would be incompatible.

This feature is not only a construction advantage, but also opens up new design possibilities: the system can be installed without significantly altering the dimensions of the rooms, avoiding complex work on existing windows, stairs, or systems.

 

Radiant comfort without compromise, even in the most limited spaces

Despite its reduced thickness, Slim18 maintains the typical principles of radiant systems: low-temperature operation, uniform heat distribution, and the absence of drafts. The perceived comfort is that of a true radiant system, not a "stopgap" solution designed simply to fit within the confines of space.

This aspect is particularly important in energy requalification interventions, where the objective is not only to install a new system, but to concretely improve the quality of living , reducing consumption and increasing internal well-being.

 

Lightweight renovations and rapid interventions: where Slim18 makes the difference

Slim18 is ideal for renovation projects where the impact of the work must be minimized. Installation over existing surfaces reduces demolition costs, construction time, and construction complexity, making the system suitable for residential projects or partial renovations.

It is a particularly interesting solution in existing apartments, historic buildings, or residential contexts where every system choice must be addressed within predefined structural and architectural constraints.

 

Integration with efficient systems and low-temperature logic

Like other Indecal radiant systems, Slim18 fits perfectly into an energy-efficient design . Working at low operating temperatures, it is ideal for use with modern generators such as heat pumps, helping to improve the system's overall efficiency.

The system's thermal response also allows for precise management of comfort , adapting to the real needs of the environments and supporting timely regulation, especially in residential contexts.

 

A technical solution designed to solve real project problems

Slim18 wasn't designed to replace traditional radiant systems, but to complement them , offering a concrete solution to situations where available space is the main obstacle. It's a solution that speaks the language of designers and installers, because it stems from real-world problems and addresses them with a technical, measured, and coherent approach.

When every millimeter counts, being able to count on a radiant system specifically designed to work in small spaces means not having to sacrifice comfort, efficiency, and quality of the intervention.

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