Step 1 measure the ceiling to floor distance for blade clearance and precautions.
Ceiling fan on wood beam.
So it will hang out past the beam wrap by 0 5 on each side.
We had wanted a wider beam wrap but somehow this is what we got.
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.
It s not an impossible task.
With basic electrical knowledge and simple tools you can tackle this diy project.
It is not difficult to learn how to install a ceiling fan on a beam.
Long dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam sample.
We have a ceiling beam wrap that is 5 5 wide and our fan base is 6 5 wide.
The steps are laid out below to teach you the basics.
How much overhang if any is acceptable for the fan base to hang past the width of the beam.
American pro decor 5 1 8 in.
This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it.