Ceiling fan box higher than ceiling
#1
05-25-13, 03:33 PM
Ceiling fan box higher than ceiling
Hello...
I'm installing a new ceiling fan, and I'm lucky enough to have dead-center of the room right underneath a joist. So, I picked up a 4 x 1/2" ceiling fan box. One problem: my house is 50+ years old and has two layers of 3/8" drywall on the ceiling, so the fan box isn't flush with the bottom of the ceiling - it's about 1/4" recessed into the ceiling.
Any advice on how to proceed? I'm a little afraid of shimming - doesn't seem strong enough. And I'd prefer to leave the location where it is as opposed to moving off center and putting in a 2x4 brace.
Thanks in advance!
I'm installing a new ceiling fan, and I'm lucky enough to have dead-center of the room right underneath a joist. So, I picked up a 4 x 1/2" ceiling fan box. One problem: my house is 50+ years old and has two layers of 3/8" drywall on the ceiling, so the fan box isn't flush with the bottom of the ceiling - it's about 1/4" recessed into the ceiling.
Any advice on how to proceed? I'm a little afraid of shimming - doesn't seem strong enough. And I'd prefer to leave the location where it is as opposed to moving off center and putting in a 2x4 brace.
Thanks in advance!
#2
05-25-13, 03:37 PM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
!/4" is not unacceptable. I would leave it as it is. Don't add shims and loose the mounting strength.
!/4" is not unacceptable. I would leave it as it is. Don't add shims and loose the mounting strength.
#5
05-25-13, 06:13 PM
Group Moderator
In the pic below is the method I'll use to additionally mount the fan bracket. The two white holes are additional screws directly into the stud.
#6
05-25-13, 08:14 PM
Originally Posted by Tolyn Ironhand
You can attach the fan hardware directly to the joist.
Note: a box is required to contain the splices regardless. The fan can be supported from the framing.
Last edited by pcboss; 05-26-13 at 05:38 AM.
