Ceiling Fan Box Mounted To Joist

Home ceiling fans need the proper support to be safe for use.

Ceiling fan box mounted to joist.

A standard unsupported circuit box doesn t have enough strength to hold a ceiling lamp in place. To install it in a finished ceiling simply mount the bracket to a joist through a 4 in. If the fan is going to be located in a spot where there is no joist then it needs to be held in place through a 2 by 6 cross brace. Box allows you to safely install your ceiling fan or lighting fixture.

Most building codes require ceiling fans to be mounted on special fan rated boxes which are made of metal or strong plastic and have deep threaded holes for the mounting screws. Free delivery with 45 order. Westinghouse lighting 0124000 sidemount plus fan box 2 1 8 inch deep. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in.

Ideal for installation during new construction or remodeling this mounting brace can be put into suspended ceilings through a 4 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. New construction ceiling fan this 15 3 cu. The fan is heavier than a regular ceiling light and there is a lot of torque on the mounting screws as the fan spins.

Suspended ceiling fan brace with a 2 1 8 in. Hole in the drywall pull the wire into the box and remount the box to the bracket. The sidemount bracket is removable for easy replacement of existing nail on boxes without attic access. Round ceiling fan and fixture box black.

4 6 out of 5 stars 18. Instead the carpenters who framed the ceiling may have added a block between the ceiling joists upon which the box is mounted. Ideal for installation during new construction or in locations with attic access this bar is compatible with all ceiling fans. Box allows you to safely install your ceiling fan or lighting fixture.

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The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists. Adding a support between the joists. Ceiling boxes in older homes may not have special fan boxes. New construction ceiling fan brace with a 1 1 2 in.

The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93.