Ceiling Fan Joist Hanger Kit

The broan hanger bar kit includes durable brackets that will help make installation of your exhaust fan a snap.

Ceiling fan joist hanger kit.

The brace s three teeth easily twist and lock into the ceiling joists and its square tube allows for easy turning. The other option is to install an expandable ceiling fan hanger bar and electrical box. At the same time it will keep it safely in place. These hanger bars are for use with intermediate exhaust fans.

The brace works with existing ceiling joists between 16 and 24 in. The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c. Find ceiling fan mounting hardware at lowe s today. 20 2019 the family handyman senior editor gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can properly install a new ceiling fan.

Make sure the box is securely fastened to the ceiling joist or hanger bar. It s simply not strong enough to support the added weight and vibration of a fan. 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. For added ease the 15 1 2 cu.

In some fan kits these screws are packaged with the other fan installation hardware. How to install a ceiling fan mounting bracket family handyman updated. A hanger bar for new work fastens to the joists with screws. For intermediate exhaust fans.