PAR20 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE 3 7/8'' - WHITE

Built for the outdoors
This exterior recessed enclosure is engineered for damp and wet locations under soffits, porches and covered ceilings. The housing shields the lamp holder and the wiring from wind-driven moisture and insects — the two things that quietly ruin an interior-grade pot light installed outside. The trim profile stays clean and low, sitting nearly flush with the ceiling for a discreet, architectural result, and the white finish disappears into painted wood soffits, white vinyl and aluminum panels alike. If you're lining up a row of outdoor recessed lights along a roofline, that low profile is what makes the whole run read as one straight, intentional line.

Lamp compatibility and light quality
The enclosure is designed around a common reflector lamp base, which means you control the character of the light simply by selecting the lamp. Want a tight beam to graze a stone column, or a wider spread to wash a porch floor? Choose the PAR20 LED bulb accordingly. Modern LED replacements offer high colour rendering for accurate, welcoming light on siding, stone and landscaping, and many are dimmable with compatible dimmers when you want a softer evening ambiance. Because the lamp is user-replaceable, you can also change colour temperature later without touching the ceiling — a real advantage over sealed integrated fixtures.

Technical specifications
SKU: LCHOUSPAR20-378-WH
Product: PAR20 exterior enclosure
Trim size: 3 7/8''
Finish: White
Lamp type: PAR20 reflector lamp (sold separately)
Location: Damp and wet locations, under soffits, porches and covered ceilings
Category: Recessed housings

Installation and thermal care
The enclosure mounts into a standard ceiling opening and accepts conventional hardware, which makes retrofits and new construction equally simple — cut the opening, run your cable, make your connections and set the housing. Good thermal management around the lamp helps extend its life, so avoid packing insulation tightly against the housing unless the assembly is rated for it. A practical tip from the field: use a quality exterior sealant around the trim where it meets the finished ceiling, and confirm the gasket seats evenly before final tightening. Always shut off power at the panel, and when in doubt have a licensed electrician complete the connections and verify compliance with local code.

Applications and related products
Think front entries and back porches, carports and covered walkways, balconies, garage overhangs, cottage soffits, and the canopies of restaurants, clinics and boutiques that want a discreet, evenly spaced row of downlights. Contractors often pair a soffit run for curb appeal with accent lighting on a walkway or a facade feature. If your design calls for a darker trim, the matching PAR20 exterior enclosure 3 7/8'' black keeps the same profile; for interior ceilings in contact with insulation, look at the insulated housing for PAR20 4'', which takes the same family of lamps. No spec sheet or IES file is posted for this item at the moment, so plan your cut-out from the trim dimension given above and keep your lamp selection in hand when you rough in.