I need a little advice.
I am renovating my old kitchen (70 year old kitchen, last “upgraded” about 50 years ago with cabinets) and I want to install pot lights. The only problem is that above the ceiling is an attic space. I certainly want to insulate around the lights, and have purchased direct insulation contact pots, but I am worried about all the moisture that will funnel up into the insulation from these little chimneys.
Is there something I can do in the attic or to the pots to stop the flow of moisture, and reduce the possiblility of moisture damage/mold in my attic? Should I leave the top of the pots uncovered with insulation, increase my attic ventilation and just suffer the inefficiency of the whole thing? Should I consider other lighting possibilities?
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There are sealed cans out there if you look for them. They cost more than IC cans, of course.
Thanks.
Are they still rated for insulation contact? I assume that if I go that route, I could seal around the rest of the hardware to stop any air from entering the attic?
yes, they are IC rated. They come with sealing gaskets that reduce the infiltration one would get where the can meets the drywall. The cans are totally sealed, and have thermal breakers like all IC rated cans.
Thanks! I'll look into that.