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What do you put over the fixtures before blowing in attic insulation?
When I’m in the attic, I can see light coming through the housing, and wonder if the loose fiberglass blow-in will seep through, to the living space.
David
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Well David, I'll give you my 2 cents...
I assume you have IC rated lights. This means that they have little thermistors which will shut them off if they get too hot by virtue of being in contact with insulation.
I've never had a problem with insulation coming through, but I've never used "blown in fiberglass"...
Regular batts and cellulose is fine. I've put in hundreds without problem. (Watch you trim and wattage though.)
You could have specified lights which eliminate (or limit) air infiltration. These are sealed and would prevent insulation from filtering through.
Adam
*Yes, Juno lites have a sealed ICT housing. Shoulda woulda coulda.
*FYI - The Juno "airlock ready" fixtures still let light out, and allowed convection through them due to their own hest generation. At least in my experience.-Rob