Loft Insulation around downlights

[bretts]

Hi

I want to insulate the loft but there are downlights there, can anyone please advise how to insulate in this case.

I found these

http://www.allaboutelectrics.co.uk/lighting/fire-hoods-loft-caps.html

These are expensive and I dont know how good they are or if there are any cheaper alternatives which can be used. I am sure we cant just put insulation over the spotlights as they would get hot.

Thanks in advance.

Bretts

 

[Wicksee]

No you can't just put the insulation straight over the downlights due to the obvious risks.

There are diy alternatives to the loft caps though; a suitably sized flower/plant pot for example.

 

[kbdiy]

That's what these are for http://www.allaboutelectrics.co.uk/aico-thermal-loft-cap.html