Ceiling Fan On Wood Beam
The steps are laid out below to teach you the basics.
Ceiling fan on wood beam. So it will hang out past the beam wrap by 0 5 on each side. Get free shipping on qualified ceiling beams faux wood beams mouldings or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Problem is since the junction box will be face mounted to the bottom of the beam the light and its shroud will be offset and no longer be flush with the beam itself. With basic electrical knowledge and simple tools you can tackle this diy project.
Long dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam sample. American pro decor 5 1 8 in. How much overhang if any is acceptable for the fan base to hang past the width of the beam. You can mount a ceiling fan directly onto the beam using the ceiling fan s canopy the canopy houses the electrical wiring as easily as an electrical box can.
It is not difficult to learn how to install a ceiling fan on a beam. This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it. If you have a solid wooden beam running along the ceiling in your room onto which you want to install a ceiling fan take heart. Step 1 measure the ceiling to floor distance for blade clearance and precautions.