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.
Ceiling fan on exposed beam.
If you love the look and plan to build a new home or add an.
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.
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.
Read the wiring instructions as well.
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.
American pro decor 5 1 8 in.
This video shows the way how i wired and hung ceiling fans for an exterior projec.
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.
Desperately enough in fact to consider making the major step of pulling down ceiling drywall to expose joists above.
It s not an impossible task.
This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it.
Natural wood on white they can look fabulous.
Exposed beams covered with drywall would require conduit.
A very popular ceiling enhancement is including exposed wood beams or even faux wood beams.
Stately attractive and open.
Always use a beam mount for any fan heavier than 30 pounds.