Loft insulation and down lights

[DIYBlues]

Hi guys

What do you do with the loft insulation when installing downlights. do you remove it and at what distance? Do you use hoods designed for the lights and keep the insulation?

Blue

 

[SparkyDips]

What if you use fire rated spots.

They wont keep insulation at bay
having said that, I tend to always use fire rated

have used fire rated spots and dressed insulation around them leaving 150mm clearance all round, switching to LED lamps is the way forward but when you have 12 fittings it can be expensive.

 

[Groucho Mace]

Only fit fire rated down lighters and use plasterboard to keep installation at bay, also started fitting LED lights that are the future but price needs to fall before many will even consider. I put it in a way to the customer that x amount spent on fire rated down lighters and installation kept away is a small price to pay in relation to the value of their house. Seems to make them look at it as a step in the right direction.