Insulation Coverable Loft Cap For Downlights

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LOFTLID
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Insulation coverable loft cap for use with recessed downlights. Suitable for use with new or existing downlights these handy loft covers allow you to lay thermal insulation over your downlights.

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    Downlight Covers: Insulation Coverable Loft Cap For Downlights

    Insulation coverable loft cap for use with recessed downlights. Suitable for use with new or existing downlights, these handy loft covers are essential when installing downlights in ceilings beneath attics. They allow you to lay thermal insulation over your downlights, helping to prevent overheating and improve energy efficiency by minimising warm air escape.

    Introduction to Downlight Covers

    Downlight covers, also known as downlight hoods or loft lids, are designed to cover downlights in ceilings to reduce their effect on the building envelope. They are an essential component in maintaining a safe and energy-efficient home. By covering downlights, these covers prevent heat loss and warm air from escaping through the gaps between the light fitting and the plasterboard.

    This not only helps in making your home more energy efficient but also ensures compliance with building regulations. Whether you are installing new downlights or retrofitting existing ones, downlight covers are a crucial element in maintaining the integrity of your loft insulation and overall home energy efficiency.

    Benefits of Downlight Covers

    Downlight covers offer numerous benefits, including:

    • Preventing Heat Loss: By covering downlights, these covers help to retain warm air within your home, making it more energy efficient.

    • Improving Loft Insulation: They enhance the effectiveness of your loft insulation by allowing it to be laid continuously over the downlights.

    • Meeting Building Regulations: Downlight covers help ensure that your home meets the necessary building regulations for energy efficiency and safety.

    • Fire Safety: They isolate the light from combustible materials, significantly reducing the risk of fire but don't provide a fire rated. They can be used with fire rated downlights though.

    • Reducing Air Leakage: By sealing gaps around downlights, they minimize air leakage, improving indoor air quality.

    • Keeping Out Pests and Debris: Downlight covers prevent spiders, insects, dust, and dirt from entering the room below.

    • Preventing Moisture Damage: They stop water vapor from entering cold spaces, which can lead to timber rot.

    Installation and Safety

    Installing downlight covers is a straightforward process that can be undertaken by a DIY enthusiast or a professional. It is essential to choose the right type of downlight cover for your specific needs, considering factors such as the size of the downlight, the type of insulation, and the building regulations in your area.

    During installation, ensuring a secure fit is crucial to prevent air leakage and heat loss. Additionally, downlight covers help prevent overheating, reducing the risk of fire and ensuring the longevity of your lighting fixtures.

    Maintenance and Upkeep

    Downlight covers require minimal maintenance and upkeep. They are designed to be durable and long-lasting, with some products made from flame-resistant and heat-stabilized polyamide 6.6. 

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, downlight covers are an essential component in maintaining a safe and energy-efficient home. They offer numerous benefits, including preventing heat loss, improving loft insulation, and meeting building regulations. With proper installation and maintenance, downlight covers can provide long-lasting performance and help reduce energy consumption.

    Whether you’re looking to cover downlights in a residential or industrial setting, there are various types of downlight covers available to suit your specific needs. Investing in downlight covers is a smart choice for anyone looking to enhance their home’s energy efficiency and safety.

    Key Features

    • UK manufactured product from Loft Leg
    • Constructed from fire retardant material
    • Non fire rated - use with fire rated downlights for fire protection
    • Tested and approved for use in domestic lofts by the UK's Lighting Industry Association
    • Manufacturer: Loft Leg
    • Product code: LOFTLID
  • Specifications & Dimensions
    Specifications
    SKU LOFTLID
    Brand Loft Leg
    Product Type Loft Cap
    GTiN 0612292192846
    Dimensions Located Below Specifications Table
    Finish Black
    Fire Rated No
    Insulation Coverable Yes
    Warranty 5 Years

  • 80 Reviews Rating: 97%
  • Product Questions & Answers 3

    Product Questions & Answers

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    Do you put the downlight transformers under the loft lid too or on top of the insulation?
    Question by: Cat on 29 Dec 2022, 22:34
    They can go inside the lid.
    Answer by: Mathew Smith (Admin) on 3 Jan 2023, 09:24
    What sealant can I use to fix downlight caps in loft
    Question by: Kevin ross on 11 Feb 2023, 12:54
    Answer by: Chris Horridge (Admin) on 11 Feb 2023, 14:49
    Can these be used above lights with dichroic bulbs
    Question by: DJH on 17 Mar 2023, 20:57
    The instructions are a bit misleading on this question. They're suitable for use with lamps up to 50W, which would be halogen, but not suitable for use with dichroic lamps. Most halogen lamps are dichroic, so I would recommend against using with the LoftL
    Answer by: Chris Horridge (Admin) on 18 Mar 2023, 06:57

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Free Delivery

Applies to orders over £50 excluding VAT. If the order is below £50 a delivery charge of £5 +VAT will be added for a 1-3 day tracked service.

Guaranteed next working day deliveries are available from £7 +VAT and free for orders over £150 +VAT, depending on the warehouse location. See delivery zones below for Scottish Highlands and International shipping zones. This applies to orders up to 30kg in weight.


Click & Collect

You can collect your order from our warehouse which is located at Unit 4A Buckley Rd Ind Est, Buckley Road, Rochdale, OL12 9EF.

Our warehouse opening hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
  • Friday: 8AM to 4PM
  • Saturday: 9AM to 12PM

Courier & Tracking

We use  DPD Local for all of our deliveries apart from heavier palleted goods. If you insert your mobile number at checkout, you will receive a text message to confirm your delivery date the day before the delivery. On the delivery day you'll receive further text updates including a 1 hour delivery slot. If you're not available you can arrange a different date or alternative drop-off point with DPD. Tracking information and order updates will also be available in your customer order area.


COVID-19

DPD Local provide a contact-free delivery service. Our warehouse and delivery network will remain open. This includes lock downs.


Export Information & Brexit

We're proud to offer a worldwide delivery service to any location in the known universe. Simply input your delivery details in the checkout and the shipping costs and relevant taxes will be calculated. A breakdown of delivery costs and zones can also be located below.


Delivery Zones

Zone 0

Standard UK mainland areas. Free delivery on orders over £50 excluding VAT.

Zone 1 UK

Charged at £7 excluding VAT and free on orders over £150 excluding VAT. Includes the following areas:

  • Channel Islands; Guernsey & Jersey (please select these from the Country list (not UK)
  • Isle of Man
  • Isle of Wight
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scottish Highlands, areas which we class as zone 1 are post codes: AB30-38, AB44-56, FK17-99, G83, IV1-28, IV30-32, IV33-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-33, PA34-40, PH18-26, PH30, PH31-41, PH49-50
  • Scottish Islands: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA30, PA32-34, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3

Zone 1 EU - Same rates as Zone UK

  • Republic of Ireland

Zone 2

Charged at £12. Includes the following areas:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands

Zone 3

Charged at £25. Includes the following areas:

  • Czech Republic
  • Italy
  • Slovakia
  • Spain

Zone 4

Charged at £30. Includes the following areas:

  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Hungary
  • Slovenia
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Sweden

Zone 5

Charged at £40. Includes the following areas:

  • Bosnia
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Greece
  • Iceland
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Romania
  • Serbia

Zone 6

Charged at £60. Includes the following areas:

  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine

Zone 7

The rest of the world is charged at £80.


Cut Off & Delivery Times

If your order is placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday and before 2PM on Friday it will usually leave on a next day delivery service. This is providing that all of the items are in stock, we have live stock data on each product on our website. If your order is particularly urgent please choose the next working day option or part shipment option were we ship the items we have in stock and send the rest when they arrive. These as a guaranteed delivery services, if your delivery doesn't arrive, we'll refund the delivery charge. We prioritise next day deliveries over standard orders and will contact you if any goes wrong with the order.

If we are out of stock of any items you will receive a notification by email. If the items are delayed by longer than a week then we will notify you of this. We can also arrange for direct shipments from some of our manufacturers, if we are out of stock and you need something urgently please contact us and we will offer the fastest delivery options.

Next day deliveries are classed as next working day and don't include weekends. We also offer Saturday AM and Saturday all day services which are available at the checkout for zone 0 addresses. A Sunday service is also available on request, or you can place a Saturday delivery and change the delivery date directly with DPD via their App after you receive your tracking information.

Returns can now be generated within the customer order area here. Simply select your order from the dropdown menu along with a reason for return. Your return will then get processed quickly and efficently. Alternatively email us at: [email protected] with your order number and reason for return and we'll send you a returns authorisation form.

Returns & Cancellations

If you’re not satisfied with your goods and would like to return them, we will accept them back at the customer's expense. All unwanted goods must be returned in 100% resalable condition and within 30 days. Resalable condition includes no markings on the wires or terminals and no damage to the packaging.

To cancel your order please contact us immediately as we process and ship most of orders immediately, we're fast!

How to Return

Please log-in to your account and follow the simple process to generate a returns request. Or email our team at: [email protected]. We recommend returning goods using a recorded delivery method.

Refunds

Refunds will be issued within 14 days of receipt of goods. Refunds of delivery costs will not be issued unless the products are defective.

Shortages & Damaged Goods

Shortages and damaged goods must be notified within 48 hours preferably by email to  [email protected] or Tel: 01706 868343.