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    INSULATED HOUSING FOR PAR20 4''
    INSULATED HOUSING FOR PAR20 4''

    INSULATED HOUSING FOR PAR20 4''

    SKU: LCHOUSPAR20-4IC

    Brand: LEDCO

    Renovating a bungalow with a fully insulated attic, or roughing in a new build where blown-in insulation is going to sit right on top of your ceiling? This is the piece that makes it all work. The insulated housing for PAR20 4'' — also called an IC-rated recessed housing, a pot light housing or a recessed can — is the rough-in box you install between the joists before the drywall goes up, ready to receive a standard PAR20 LED lamp and the trim of your choice. It's the hidden half of a clean recessed lighting layout: hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, basements, offices and retail ceilings where insulation is present and the finished look has to be flawless.

    Designed specifically for insulated ceilings, the enclosed body lets the housing sit safely where insulation is in contact with the fixture, a daily reality in Canadian construction. That same enclosed design helps limit air movement between the heated room below and the cold attic above, which supports comfort and energy efficiency season after season. Adjustable mounting bars let you set the exact depth and position between joists, so the housing lands flush with the finished ceiling plane every time, and the integrated junction box gives you a clean, accessible wiring point instead of a tangle above the drywall. Because the housing accepts a standard recessed lamp and matching trim, you keep full freedom: baffle, reflector or adjustable eyeball, in the finish that suits the room — and you can swap the look years later without ever touching the rough-in.

    This 4'' recessed housing (SKU LCHOUSPAR20-4IC) shines in whole-home renovations, condo projects, basement finishing, rental turnovers and small commercial fit-ups where contractors need one dependable rough-in repeated dozens of times. Paired with a compatible PAR20 lamp, you get warm or neutral light, high colour rendering and smooth behaviour on compatible dimmers. Working outdoors or on a soffit instead? Look at the PAR20 exterior enclosure 3 7/8'' - black or the PAR20 exterior enclosure 3 7/8'' - white from the same family. Plan your layout, order your housings by the case, and give your ceilings the finish they deserve.

    Sold separately
    To complete the installation, add:
    Trim: LCTRIM-4-R-BK, LCTRIM-4-R-BS, LCTRIM-4-R-CH, LCTRIM-4-RSH-BK, LCTRIM-4-RSH-BS, LCTRIM-4-RSH-CH, LCTRIM-4-S-BK, LCTRIM-4-S-BS
    Bulb: LCB-PAR20-7W-5CCT-BK

    25.97$

    Built for ceilings full of insulation
    Most Canadian ceilings hide batts or blown-in insulation, and that changes everything about how a pot light has to be built. This insulated recessed housing is made to be installed exactly where that insulation is present, with an enclosed body that keeps the assembly tidy and helps limit air movement between the heated space below and the unconditioned attic above. Over a long heating season, dozens of well-chosen housings add up to a more comfortable, more efficient home — and to a ceiling that simply feels finished instead of drafty.

    Practical construction, made for real job sites
    Adjustable mounting bars let you slide and lock the housing at the right position between joists and set the depth so the rim sits perfectly with the finished drywall plane. The integrated junction box gives you a clean, accessible point for your wiring instead of splices buried above the ceiling — a detail electricians and inspectors both appreciate. The housing accepts a standard recessed lamp and matching trim, so the rough-in stays the same across the whole project while the visible piece changes room by room.

    Lamp and trim: the look is yours
    Paired with a compatible PAR20 LED lamp, the assembly can deliver warm or neutral light, high colour rendering that keeps wood tones, paint and merchandise looking true, and smooth operation when used with compatible dimmers. Several trim styles are available in different finishes — baffle for glare control in bedrooms and media rooms, reflector for maximum output in kitchens and basements, adjustable eyeball for accent lighting and wall washing on a stone fireplace, art wall or retail display. The best part: the same rough-in can serve all three purposes, and you can change your mind in five years without opening the ceiling.

    Where it earns its place
    Think whole-home renovations where the attic is being re-insulated, new construction ceilings under a cold roof, basement finishing, condo and apartment turnovers, small offices, clinics, boutiques and cafés. Contractors like the repeatability: one 4'' recessed housing, one trim family, dozens of identical openings and a ceiling that reads straight from the door. For exterior soffits, canopies and covered entries where an insulated ceiling box isn't the right tool, the same family offers the PAR20 exterior enclosure 3 7/8'' - black and the PAR20 exterior enclosure 3 7/8'' - white, both built around the same PAR20 lamp you already spec.

    Installation tips and reference
    Plan your layout before the drywall goes up, keep a consistent distance from the walls and a consistent spacing between housings — that regularity is what makes a ceiling look professional. Confirm your joist spacing and the depth available above the ceiling before you set the bars, and keep the lamp and dimmer combination consistent throughout a room so every opening reads the same colour. Always cut the power at the panel, follow your local electrical code, and have a licensed electrician complete the connection when there's any doubt. Ordering code for this model: LCHOUSPAR20-4IC.

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