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So this is my Memorial weekend project that I just started today! I am installing 2 ceiling fans in our bedrooms and found some great articles online that explain clearly how to do it, even if you don't have the right light box. The problem is, as usual, I am stuck with a unique situation not covered by basic how-to's.
Luckily I am able to get at the light boxes from the crawl space above the ceiling. The problem is the light boxes are secured to the joists like they should be, but the bracket is kinda thin and the light box itself is small. I'm concerned that, even though it is secured to the joists it may not be able to handle a fan. The plus side is that is it mounted and the bracket is flush against the ceiling to distribute load.
I would happily replace the brackets, but the problem is they screwed them into the bottom of the joists before putting up the ceiling, so the only way to get to them would be to cut out and replace a big chunk of ceiling. I'm kind of leaning towards mounting to the current light box and watching how it holds up. I feel like I would see signs of loosening long before it actually came out of the ceiling itself, if ever.
If anyone has any opinions/suggestions I would be happy to hear it. I've added a couple pics for reference.
Thanks!
Luckily I am able to get at the light boxes from the crawl space above the ceiling. The problem is the light boxes are secured to the joists like they should be, but the bracket is kinda thin and the light box itself is small. I'm concerned that, even though it is secured to the joists it may not be able to handle a fan. The plus side is that is it mounted and the bracket is flush against the ceiling to distribute load.
I would happily replace the brackets, but the problem is they screwed them into the bottom of the joists before putting up the ceiling, so the only way to get to them would be to cut out and replace a big chunk of ceiling. I'm kind of leaning towards mounting to the current light box and watching how it holds up. I feel like I would see signs of loosening long before it actually came out of the ceiling itself, if ever.
If anyone has any opinions/suggestions I would be happy to hear it. I've added a couple pics for reference.
Thanks!