I have a number of recessed lights in my house that open above to attic. The housing for these lights is of the older type that is not insulated or air-tight. Result is that warm air flows up through the lights into the attic and out of the house. Of course, not really a problem in the summer, but it’s a major source of heat loss in the winter. I don’t want to replace the housing on all these lights because that’s sure to be expensive. I also understand I shouldn’t put insulation (even fiber glass) above the lights because of fire hazard. What are my options?

Thanks.

Is it safe for the shallow recessed light can to touch the plywood roof rafter? My concern is that the can will heat up the plywood and cause a fire. Its a utility room, so the roof rafter space is not a typical size.
The ceiling is not insulated yet.

Hi, I wanna change those big 6” recessed lighting I have in the living room and kitchen in which it came with the house when I purchased it. I would like to get new ones 3” or 4” recessed lighting instead, without having to change the whole ceiling. Any suggestions on how this can be done? thanks in advance =)

I have recessed lights in the entry and the living room, they are nice, except they are 80s brass color. Should I:

-Take them out and replace them
with another type. What kind??

-Spray paint them, what color??

-Wait for the brass style to come back, how much longer??

Thanks.