Mount Ceiling Fan Directly To Joist

Presuming you don t have access to the ceiling fan from above you must either use a specially rated hanger and box to mount the fan between joists or better yet screw a fan rated pancake box so called because it s very thin directly to a ceiling joist.

Mount ceiling fan directly to joist.

New construction ceiling fan brace with a 1 1 2 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Free delivery with 45 order. The main difference is that the direct mount ceiling grid attaches directly to the ceiling framing by means of screws driven into the ceiling or floor joists above rather than being suspended by wires.

Rather than moving it to the side 6 inches and making it asymmetrical is there a way to attach the fans directly to the joist. Box allows you to safely install your ceiling fan or lighting fixture. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. As with a drop ceiling individual tiles are laid into the grid and are not attached.

Installed can lights and when i went to cut the hole for the ceiling fan i was lined up right on a joist. The fan is heavier than a regular ceiling light and there is a lot of torque on the mounting screws as the fan spins. Compromise the integrity of the joist. Or as the engineers would say.

Mount directly to joist. 1b if your fan is directly below a joist notch out enough but no more of the joist than required for the junction box to sit flush or just behind the finished surface of your ceiling when screwed to the joist. I laid out installation of four new recessed can lights and a ceiling fan in the middle. Ceiling fan saf t grid support brace for suspended ceilings model 0107000 23 98 23 98.

As previously mentioned it won t meet code but once it s all closed up nobody would ever be the wiser. A ceiling fan should be mounted to a solid area so yes you can but don t cut on the joist much or you will cause it to loose strength. When i ve put up fans and there s been crappy attic access or not a proper box i mount directly to the truss. Ideal for installation during new construction or in locations with attic access this bar is compatible with all ceiling fans.

When installing the junction box for a ceiling fan it is important to remember two things. I put the mounting plate so it runs parallel to the truss and both bolts go into the truss. Mount the junction box with the lag screws provided. The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists.