Installing Vapor Barrier Around Recessed Lights

I called owens corning and asked them this vary question.

Installing vapor barrier around recessed lights.

Is there any easy way to insulate these things. I want to replace them with these led ones that home depot sells. The attic is full of blown insulation and has a vapour barrier that rests again the drywall. For example can i put some wire meshing around the recessed lights to maintain the 2 3 space then put a vapour cover over top of the mesh then insulation on top of everything 2 or should i just start all over and have someone install ic units then the vapour barrier then insulation on top.

Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling. I am going to reinstall new insulation and cover the hot side with vapor barrier before installing drywall. Up in the attic clean the ceiling surface around each fixture slit the cover to accommodate the electrical cable and place the cover over the fixture. The cans have holes in them so my precious warm air is leaking right out of these areas.

With the recessed lighting vapor barriers. The attic is a pain to get into and is full of trusses so had always avoided the recessed light talk with my wife to be because i know traditionally a recessed can would also need to have a large vapor boot installed to seal with the existing barrier. I took a look at the insulation around the recessed light cans from the attic and there is none. I have a ranch home in the kitchen there are recessed lights.

I was told that if the insulation you are installing has a vapor barrier do not put plastic or any other vapor barrier over it. Vapor barrier and recessed lighting. If you use an unfaced insulation unfaced on both sides that does not have a vapor barrier in or on the insulation then you can use a plastic sheeting as a.