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Insulation over IC rated recessed lights?

Insulation over IC rated recessed lights?

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Old 05-23-06, 10:05 AM
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Insulation over IC rated recessed lights?
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Can I put insulation directly over my IC rated recessed lights.

They protrude into my attic so can I just "bury" them to reduce heat loss etc? Or do I need to be more cautious than that?


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Old 05-23-06, 11:01 AM
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IC rated fixtures are made so that insulation can be placed right next to the housing.
 
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So can I bury them underneath insulation? or just put insulation next to them.

I see some sites say over and others say next to. It gets confusing?
 
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Both over and next to are OK.
 
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