Go Back  DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Interior Improvement Center > Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
Reload this Page >

getting blown-in cellulose--recessed lighting question

getting blown-in cellulose--recessed lighting question


  #1  
Old 10-01-14, 11:30 AM
S
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 414
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
Question getting blown-in cellulose--recessed lighting question

Hi all,

The insulation guy I am using is aware that I have recessed lighting in a bathroom (dormer) off of the main area where he is blowing in cellulose...

He knows that those lights are not rated for contact with insulation. He said he can work around it.

My question is (1) is that a legit response? (2) how hard is it to replace recessed lights if you're generally comfortable with wiring?

Not sure if this is the right forum for this question. Thanks in advance for all advice!
 
  #2  
Old 10-01-14, 11:39 AM
S
Group Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: WI/MN
Posts: 19,125
Received 1,263 Upvotes on 1,204 Posts
What exactly is his plan to work around the cans?
 
  #3  
Old 10-01-14, 11:40 AM
M
Forum Topic Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA - N.E.Tn
Posts: 45,659
Received 835 Upvotes on 732 Posts
Did he say how he plans to work around it? I have two non contact cans in my laundry rm but I built a box around them to insulated them from the insulation. I've never replaced any cans but have installed several and don't consider it a big deal. The electricians should be along shortly.
 
  #4  
Old 10-01-14, 12:01 PM
S
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 414
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
he said some kind of barrier
 
  #5  
Old 10-01-14, 12:02 PM
S
Group Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: WI/MN
Posts: 19,125
Received 1,263 Upvotes on 1,204 Posts
That could be ok but try to get more details from him.
 
  #6  
Old 10-01-14, 12:09 PM
M
Forum Topic Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA - N.E.Tn
Posts: 45,659
Received 835 Upvotes on 732 Posts
A barrier is needed but you need to assured that the barrier won't move and allow the cellulose to fall against the can lights.
 
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
 
Ask a Question
Question Title:
Description:
Your question will be posted in: