Ceiling Fan Box Not Flush With Drywall

Ceiling fan boxes require special fastening to withstand the dynamic loading of a rotating fan.

Ceiling fan box not flush with drywall. Most ceiling fan boxes are rated for fans or light fixtures weighing up. Select boxes that meet local codes. If the drywall or plaster is damaged cut a larger hole and install a box that attaches directly to a stud or joist. It digs into the ceiling a bit.

Ceiling fan boxes must be ul listed for ceiling fan mounting and marked for use with ceiling fans do not use standard round or octagonal boxes for installing ceiling fans. Installing a ceiling fan chandelier or other heavy light fixture in an existing ceiling requires the right junction box j box. However they are only as strong as the wall surface to which they are clamped. Subscription eligible 4 trade size in.

Fiberglass 3 metal 6 plastic 6 polycarbonate 1 steel 15 more ways to filter. For a ceiling fan or a heavy light fixture buy a fixture box that attaches to a fan rated brace. I wanted the ceiling fan to be nice and secure to that box. Moreover the magnitude of that downward force increases with blade length.

It almost looks like the bracket was made to hang down some the instructions didn t say anything about bending it to fit flush with the ceiling just curious if. Pieces of my ceiling are on the floor as i type this. Trace the outline of the box with a pencil to mark the hole. I was installing a ceiling fan.

If an electrician installed the box then yes he screwed up electrical code requires the box be no more than 1 4 behind the finished surface ideally it should be flush and your box sits just past the back side of the drywall so you re about 1 2 back. Ceiling fan box with metal cover model cmb50 3 25 3 25. The box is not flush with the ceiling. Anyway i am trying to think of ways to deal with this.

Set your store to see local. With the 2x4 and box assembled hold them between the joists so the outlet box presses against the back of the ceiling. Remove the assembly and cut a hole along the trace line using a drywall saw for drywall or gypsum board plaster and a reciprocating saw for wood lath plaster. Ceiling fans not only weigh more than light fixtures but they vibrate which adds to the downward force exerted on the box.

Hi i was wondering if anyone had experience with ceiling fans and could tell me what the deal is with the gap i ended up with between the housing and the ceiling. Wall box 564 material.