VAPOR BARRIER EXTENDER FOR USE WITH SLMPRO8 AND SMALLER - VBE-4

Name: VAPOR BARRIER EXTENDER FOR USE WITH SLMPRO8 AND SMALLER - VBE-4
Brand: LITELINE
SKU: VBE-4
Price: 16.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: VBE-4

Brand: LITELINE

Slim recessed lights are a favourite for renovations, but under an attic they still need a proper air seal. The Vapor Barrier Extender for use with SLMPRO8 and below (SKU VBE-4) is a recessed light vapour barrier that encloses the fixture from above so indoor air cannot leak into the attic through the ceiling opening. Also searched as a pot light vapour barrier or a vapour barrier box, it is the accessory to plan for every SLMPRO8 or smaller fixture installed in an insulated ceiling, in houses, cottages and small commercial buildings.

Its body is a membrane with a flat flange all around, shaped to better enclose the fixture. An adhesive mounting collar adheres to the existing vapour barrier above the ceiling and prevents air leakage from the living space into the attic. For renovation work, the big plus is that it can be inserted into an insulated ceiling after the drywall is installed, through the fixture opening. The spec sheet states it is required in order to comply with specific National Building Code of Canada regulations, and it is cULus listed.

Install it wherever an SLMPRO8 or smaller slim recessed light sits below an attic or an insulated roof: top-floor bedrooms, kitchens and hallways, bungalows, cottages and commercial units under a flat roof. With Canadian winters, stopping warm, humid air before it reaches a cold attic is essential. Check the light fixture spec sheet for compatibility, and add one VBE-4 per fixture to your order.

Sealing the ceiling around slim pot lights
The vapour barrier in a ceiling under the attic keeps indoor humidity away from the cold side of the insulation. Each opening cut for a recessed light interrupts it. The VBE-4 closes the gap: the enclosure caps the fixture from the attic side and its collar seals to the existing vapour barrier, so air has no route from the room into the attic. It is a simple way to protect the building envelope and to meet specific National Building Code of Canada requirements.

Which fixtures it fits
As the product name indicates, this extender is intended for the SLMPRO8 and smaller slim recessed fixtures, while the manufacturer's spec sheet describes it more broadly as a vapour barrier extender for its own fixtures. The membrane body and flat flange give room around the light and its connections. Before you install, always confirm compatibility on the spec sheet of the light fixture you are using.

Installing the VBE-4
Turn the power off at the panel. Cut the fixture opening in the drywall and gently move the insulation aside to create space. Bring the supply cable through the opening and into the extender, and seal the cable entry so it stays airtight. Push the extender up through the opening, open it to its full volume by hand, then peel the protective paper off the adhesive mounting collar and press it firmly all around against the existing vapour barrier. The recessed light is then connected and set in place. This work should be carried out by a qualified electrician, according to local electrical code.

Ideal when the ceiling is already closed
Since the VBE-4 goes in after the drywall, you can add slim pot lights to an existing room, upgrade a kitchen or bathroom during a renovation, or finish a top-floor space without opening the ceiling from above. It is a practical solution for renovators and electricians who work in occupied homes.

Planning the job
Plan one VBE-4 for each SLMPRO8 or smaller slim recessed light installed under an attic or an insulated roof: bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms on the top floor, cottages, and commercial units under a flat roof. It is cULus listed, lightweight and quick to install, a small part that makes a big difference to an airtight ceiling.