This might sound silly, but I was wondering if anyone could explain to me how you can install a 2x4 support brace between the two joist through a junction size hole. I guess I can't figure out how to nail it in. This is on the first floor by the way.
Thanks.
2007-12-12 17:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Pablohippie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sorry. It's a ceiling fan.
2007-12-12 17:55:19 · update #1
No need. You can buy an expandable ceiling fan support that slides in the junction box hole then you expand it between the joists until tight.
They work great. Mine's been in about 10yrs. with no problems of it coming loose.
Check out this site.
2007-12-13 00:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by James 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A hacksaw might do the trick... cut the bar, and twist it out. You might find it much easier to just go ahead and open up the drywall to the joists, to make it easier to get at the staples. Then you could drive a flat head screwdriver under the staples, or use a tack/staple puller. This would make installing the new bracket and box easier too, it just would mean some drywall work to finish up. If you are careful, you can re-use the piece(s) of drywall you cut out. I would screw a couple of tack strips to the joists, just to have something to screw the drywall back into, to help secure it. Do the usual routine of using joint compound and mesh tape to fill in the seams, etc (you can even find videos at This Old House, or on YouTube, that show how to patch drywall) It would take a bit longer to repair the hole, but it would make removing that old brace, and installing the new one much faster, so its a bit of a trade-off. If you're familiar with drywall repair, you'll probably find it the better choice. (Don't forget to prime the joint repairs before repainting, or the paint will dry a different color over the bare joint compound, than the rest of the surface) Have Fun
2016-03-15 22:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you not try to support the fan from the inside of the ceiling joist and think about applying a board on the outside of the joist.
Find the joists and cut a finish piece of plywood (3/4" thick) and install it to the joists. Since you will see this board you should use your imagination to make it look nice.
After you have this board in place you simply install your fan the way you would normally. Don't forget to drill a hole in the center of the board and run your wires when you make the installation.
Good Luck!
2007-12-13 05:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your making H brace a easy way is to mount jack between joist slightly jack apart ad a 2x4 just a little longer 1/8 inch? then take out jack! nail in place easy way to rmove squeaky floor!
measure space first! then add to 2x4 for tight fit!
2007-12-13 04:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a lightweight fan, you can just toe nail (nail at an angle) it in, but if its a heavier fan, I would go to the home store and pick up a couple of joist hangars. Being in a space too tight to swing a hammer, use screws or you may just have to open it up a little more to work and them go back and patch it.
2007-12-12 19:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by James M 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
cut the hole big enough to use a hanger made solely for ceiling fans...you can then buy an escutcheon to cover the hole...no wobble in the fan this way...
2007-12-12 22:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Dude...you need to give more info! What are you trying to support and why? I'd help with more info.
2007-12-12 17:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋