Ask question asked 3 years 8 months ago.
Can you insulate over recessed led lights.
Since you mentioned your cans have holes in them they are most definitely not ic rated.
You can minimize this heat.
You can insulate more effectively if the cans are ic rated.
Active 3 years 8 months ago.
But here s another solution which you can do yourself.
Safe to put insulation around recessed light cans after convert to led.
Insulating that attic hatch the type with fold out steps.
Insulating over ic recessed lights.
On this page we cover thermal imaging comparisons of a living area with clearances and led lighting without clearances using a thermal downlight cover.
I am losing a good amount of heat through my recessed lights.
Go to a home center and buy a fire rated recessed light cover like the ones made by tenmat for every fixture.
Plugging the holes should be your first priority.
The heat that recessed lights produce can affect temperature in the attic and in the room in which they shine.
With the advent of led lighting insulating downlights with clearances of 200mm can now be a thing of the past as most led manufacturers now recommend less clearance of insulation.