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Air Sealing Light Tubes

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal around light tubes.

Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

CAD File

Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made

CAD File

Air Sealing Recessed Light Fixtures Below Unconditioned Space

Guide

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

Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Non-ICAT Recessed Lights

Guide

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

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

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Recessed can not caulked and sealed

Recessed can not caulked and sealed

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Air Leakage in Recessed Lighting

Reference

Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.

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

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

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Thermal Protection in Recessed Luminaires

Reference

Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.

Ceiling Fans (ENERGY STAR)

Guide

Guide describing ceiling fan components and basic steps for installation.