Cellulose Insulation Over Can Lights

Allow for removal by moderators and thoughts about future new post formatting.

Cellulose insulation over can lights.

This paper is treated to help it become flame retardant. 9 years ago the can lights must be covered by fire resistant cardboard boxes before the insulation is blown in available from the electric company or even the insulating company or there is a. Using metal paint can as cover for non ic rated recessed lights. 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.

In rare instances the thermal sensors can go bad leading to a fixture that periodically goes dark until the sensor cools and resets itself. Cellulose insulation made from recycled materials such as old newspaper and jeans is environmentally friendly but cellulose is flammable. Installed properly recessed can lights rarely need maintenance although like any light fixture light bulb sockets can wear out or go bad and wire connections can loosen and require reconnection. There s less of a risk with.

Spread fiberglass batt or loose fill insulation directly over the can if it is ic rated. Stuff the insulation around the gap between the lip of the can and the drywall. Now it will be safe to heap insulation onto that spot. Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling.

It also presents a slight fire risk because some older can lights can become very hot and ignite cellulose insulation it s fire resistant not fireproof. However there are some reports of it catching fire around recessed lighting and in extreme heat. Cellulose insulation is made from paper sometimes recycled newspaper. My handyman suggests rolling out battens of pink panther insulation over the boxes rather than getting more insulation blown in.

Insulation is treated with chemicals to make it. 4 construct a circular dam.