NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/misc/consumer/house/16152

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From: [e-mail] (Fred Christiansen)
Subject: blown-in cellulose and recessed lights
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Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 20:35:50 GMT
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To insulate my 1700 sq-ft attic to R-30, I can buy fiberglass batts for
about $600 or cellulose for the same plus/minus small change.  However,
the pros can do it for me for $500 for batts or $400 for cellulose (I got
5 bids).  I'm inclined towards the cellulose; in fact, before the ceiling
was drywalled I installed air vent chutes where I have intake vents.

However, one problem with cellulose that I haven't solved yet is what
to do about my recessed lights and attic scuttle hole.  I have recessed
lights in my 3 walk-in closets (code requirements could only be met by
using 'em), 2 bathrooms, and over the kitchen sink.  I checked the info
that came with the lights and they want insulation backed away by 3 inches.

I asked one installer what they do and he said, "Oh, the guys just brush
the cellulose back away from the lights."  Sounds quick, dirty, and slapdash
to me.  Are there better ways?  Could I erect some kind of barrier so that
the full depth of cellulose could be had right up to the 3" demarcation?  Thx.
--
Fred Christiansen, Motorola, 2900 S Diablo Way, Tempe, AZ 85282  "Canajun, eh?"
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  ".. I have set before you Life and Death, blessing and cursing;  therefore
      choose Life, that both you and your children may live"  Deut 30:19