I have four recessed lights in four of my rooms that were in the house when I bought it. They are non insulate type. I verified this yesterday by calling the manufacturer. My issue is I can see the attic through the slots in the housing, and when there is a frost on the roof you can see the frost is melted right above where the lights are. Of course the manufacturer recommends buying new insulate type and replacing them. The new ones are between $20 and $40 each and I am willing to bet the trims do not fit so I may double that cost.
Is was thinking of making boxes with say 6 inch clearance all of the way around using say 1 in thick Styrofoam insulation board and just setting the boxes over the fixtures in the attic. The lights must be able to be installed in a ceiling with a floor above so do you think this is a decent idea ? Or any better ideas ?
Thanks in advance
Is was thinking of making boxes with say 6 inch clearance all of the way around using say 1 in thick Styrofoam insulation board and just setting the boxes over the fixtures in the attic. The lights must be able to be installed in a ceiling with a floor above so do you think this is a decent idea ? Or any better ideas ?
Thanks in advance