How To Insulate Can Lights

Can lights are trendy and cost efficient to install, but they could cost you in the long run. To install a can light, a large hole must be cut in the ceiling between the living spaces and the attic. Even once the lighting fixture is installed in the home, air leaks between the fixture and the drywall, and through the fixture itself because of the holes and seams in it. When the conditioned air from your home leaks into your attic, it causes your HVAC system to run longer. This waste of energy will raise monthly energy bills. Plus, can lights use incandescent and halogen bulbs, burning at 380 F. This causes the hot air to rise faster and therefore the can lights leak air faster. 

The problem is that most can lights are not rated to have insulation against them due to fire hazards. Our solution is to install a TiteShell can light cover. TiteShell can light covers fit around the wires and struts, then we seal them with expanding foam. Once we install the Titeshell can light cover, we can blow TruSoft cellulose attic insulation over it. Installing TiteShell can light covers is apart of our air sealing service, which is essential to having a comfortable and energy efficient home. 

The best way to know what your attic needs is to have one of our System Designs Specialists come for a free attic insulation inspection. Once the attic insulation inspection is complete, they will provide you with a free, no obligation attic insulation quote. To learn more about our attic services, explore our website. To schedule your free attic insulation inspection and estimate, call 1-888-756-5967, or click FREE ESTIMATE at the top of your screen.