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Wrong – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture

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Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Non-ICAT Recessed Lights

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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.

Right – The top of the enclosure over this recessed can light remains clear of attic insulation

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Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.

Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.

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Right – The insulating enclosure over this non-IC rated recessed light fixture is centered and air sealed

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Install a sealed enclosure over a non-IC rated recessed light fixture to air-seal the can and to prevent insulation from touching the recessed can light.

Install a sealed enclosure over a non-IC rated recessed light fixture to air-seal the can and to prevent insulation from touching the recessed can light.

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Air Sealing Light Tubes

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal around light tubes.

Air Sealing Recessed Light Fixtures Below Unconditioned Space

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.

Kick the Can! No Recessed Lights in the Building Envelope

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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.