Ceiling Fan On Exposed Beam

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.

Ceiling fan on exposed 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. Read the wiring instructions as well. This video shows the way how i wired and hung ceiling fans for an exterior projec. Long dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam sample.

Whether the beams are painted the same color as the ceiling or contrast with the ceiling i e. Exposed beams covered with drywall would require conduit. Carefully read your ceiling fan s instruction manual prior to assembly to avoid problems with the functioning of the fan later. 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.

Desperately enough in fact to consider making the major step of pulling down ceiling drywall to expose joists above. This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it. Favored for their old world and country chic appeal exposed ceiling beams add a dramatic sense of strength and heft to a room. Step 4 assemble the ceiling fan.

Stately attractive and open. Most ceiling fans require assembling and usually come with an instruction manual. Natural wood on white they can look fabulous. A very popular ceiling enhancement is including exposed wood beams or even faux wood beams.

American pro decor 5 1 8 in. Always use a beam mount for any fan heavier than 30 pounds.