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Whilst LEDs might not get hot, there is still the issue of creating the necessary fire, thermal and vapour barrier once you have made a hole in your ceiling, which is what the downlighter effectively is.
Just laying insulation over the downlighter won't create a fire barrier, nor be fully effective against vapour.
I used the Aico Loft caps above our bedrooms as they are the only ones that provide a proper thermal and vapour seal to prevent condensation in your loft.
Alternatively, replace your downlighters with something like the JCC FGLED range as these meet all the building regs for fire and vapour, and loft insulation can be laid directly on top without a cover. I have used these in my bathrooms. £20-30 each, but when you think that includes the bulb and the downlighter inc a 10 year warranty, and does away with the need for a loft cap, they are not bad value. I would have used them throughout the house if I was starting again. |
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