Ceiling fan
Ceiling fans are an economical way to help keep an area comfortable. These fans can be used in residential, commercial, retail or industrial settings. In certain situations such as storm shelters and industrial buildings, the overhead ceilings may be constructed of concrete. This does not lend itself to traditional installation methods, but don't consider that a deterrent when you're putting in a fan.
Concrete Ceilings
Most ceiling fans are intended to be mounted on drywall and anchored between two joists. Several special brackets come with a typical fan to make certain it has a solid foundation and anchor point. With a , these brackets become useless and you need an alternative mounting method. Not only will the mounting be different, the electrical connections will require modifications from the standard unit. Unless you have the ability to drill all the way through the ceiling and route your wiring above the concrete, a swag wiring kit will be your best and just about only option.
Mounting
With no ceiling joists to provide an anchor, you won't need several of the items included with the fan. Lay out your parts and find the mounting bracket that's designed to screw into the electrical junction box in a typical installation. Use this bracket and mark the screw holes on the at the installation point. Use a masonry drill bit to drill out the holes. Go a little deeper than usual to avoid the need to remove the bracket and drill again. Wear eye protection and a dust mask when drilling overhead.
Installation
Insert plastic liners into the holes, then screw the bracket into place. The liners will expand and form a tight bond with the concrete. Unless you drilled the holes too large, this should provide a very solid foundation for your ceiling fan. At this point you will need to complete the wiring before mounting the fan into place. Route the swag cord across the ceiling, anchoring it as needed, then down a wall to an outlet. Because you will not have a wall switch with this ceiling fan, it's a good idea to get one with a remote control feature for more convenience.
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