Halo Non-IC lights installed at ridge.

[dubell]

I'm building a 4th bedroom in my attic. The ceiling runs up the trusses (31 degrees) to a 3' x 12' span of ceiling that is parallel to the floor. I installed 2 Halo Non-IC Hi Hats in 3' x 12' ceiling. These lights require that you do not put insullation directly against the light. You need to keep the insullation 3" away from the lights.

The problem/concern I have is that the top of the cans are inches away from the ridge, which is vented. I noticed this past summer that a there is a layer of warm air near the ceiling. As long as I have the a/c running, the room is comfortable.

I am really concerned about the winter, as cold air seeks warm places. These cans have several holes in there sides. On windy days, if you were to put a lit match up inside the can, it would blow out.

How do I prevent air from coming in? Did I install them incorrectly by not putting insullation 3" from the top of the lights and "boxing" them in with insullation?

I guess I should have gone with IC rated lights. The problem is that they can only go up to 75 watts and I wanted more watts. I currently have 120 watts in.

[Rich]

Should probably have baffles between the rafters to allow air to flow up to the ridge and place the insulation right below that.

[dubell]

I can't put insullation below the baffles above the lights. I have baffles going up into the triangular cavity where the lights live. I can't put insullation up against the lights, they are Non-IC. The problem is that there is no way to prevent air from getting into the cans.

Thanks,

Doug