This means somehow mounting the ceiling fan junction box in the center of the beam and attaching the light to it.
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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.
The steps are laid out below to teach you the basics.
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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.
Step 1 measure the ceiling to floor distance for blade clearance and precautions.
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.
So it will hang out past the beam wrap by 0 5 on each side.
It is not difficult to learn how to install a ceiling fan on a beam.
With basic electrical knowledge and simple tools you can tackle this diy project.