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Can you insulate over recessed led lights.
You could hire an electrician to replace each fixture with a sealed one rated for insulation contact ic.
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Plugging the holes should be your first priority.
Insulating that attic hatch the type with fold out steps.
Insulating over ic recessed lights.
You can minimize this heat.
Safe to put insulation around recessed light cans after convert to led.
You can insulate more effectively if the cans are ic rated.
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On this page we cover thermal imaging comparisons of a living area with clearances and led lighting without clearances using a thermal downlight cover.
Go to a home center and buy a fire rated recessed light cover like the ones made by tenmat for every fixture.
But here s another solution which you can do yourself.
Active oldest votes 4 in order to cover your recessed light cans with insulation you need to have ic rated insulation contact cans installed regardless of the type of light installed in the can.
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.