Ceiling Fan On Wood Beam
The steps are laid out below to teach you the basics.
Ceiling fan on wood 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. Step 1 measure the ceiling to floor distance for blade clearance and precautions. We had wanted a wider beam wrap but somehow this is what we got. It is not difficult to learn how to install a ceiling fan on a beam.
It s not an impossible task. We have a ceiling beam wrap that is 5 5 wide and our fan base is 6 5 wide. This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it. 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.
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. With basic electrical knowledge and simple tools you can tackle this diy project. Get free shipping on qualified ceiling beams faux wood beams mouldings or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. American pro decor 5 1 8 in.