Attic Recessed Light Fixtures

You can stem the flow of air and money by air sealing your light fixtures from the inside with just a roll of painter s tape a can of spray foam insulation and a tube of painter s caulk.

Attic recessed light fixtures.

Unlike site fabricated light covers that require excessive time labor and cost to build smartcap attic recessed light cover is an easy solution to a complex problem. Keep all insulation at least three inches away from recessed light fixtures. The tenmat ff130e recessed light cover is made out of a fire safe material and was specifically designed to protect your light fixture from insulation in the attic and to stop unwanted air leakage through your recessed light. Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling.

If there are recessed light fixtures in the ceiling below the attic be careful not to lay insulation on top of the fixtures. Air seal non insulation contact ic rated recessed can lights by covering the can light with a protective covering to prevent conditioned air from escaping into the attic and to keep insulation from touching the recessed can light. The tenmat firebox for recessed lighting and downlights acts as a fire barrier but also serves as a thermal insulator significantly reducing air flow and heat loss through the recessed light fixture. Up in the attic clean the ceiling surface around each fixture slit the cover to accommodate the electrical cable and place the cover over the fixture.

Now it will be safe to heap insulation onto that spot. These lights create a tremendous amount of heat which could ignite the insulation and set the house ablaze. Install a sealed enclosure over a non ic rated recessed light fixture to air seal the can and to prevent insulation from touching the recessed can light. If you have recessed light fixtures in your home you may also have a significant volume of conditioned air escaping into your attic.

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