ceiling fan bracket: A Little Hole In The Insulation Equals A Big Hole For Energy Loss - 11/21/16 08:10 PM
A little hole in the insulation equals a big hole for energy loss.
This kind of spot was found in four places in this attic.
It is a proper support and box for a bedroom ceiling fan.
There is nothing wrong with the installation.
However, when the insulation is pulled away to install this support arm and wiring, it should be replaced.
Insulation is only effective if it is level and uniform.
When there are thin spots, or gaps, or holes, or areas like you see here with the bare drywall exposed, these places become huge energy wasters.
Heat seeks cold.  So in the summer it is trying … (8 comments)

ceiling fan bracket: How To Install, And How NOT To Install, A Bedroom Ceiling Fan Bracket - 10/05/13 10:56 PM
When you consider how to install, and how not to install, a bedroom ceiling fan bracket, everything has its do-s and don't-s.
This is one of five ceiling fan locations.
They were installed after these folks moved in.
Not having bedroom ceiling fans, these folks opted for the comfort of having them.
In a previous post about electrical usage, ceiling fan installation is a very smart move from a energy-usage point of view.
A ceiling fan lends comfort to a room for very little money, about the equivalent of a 75 watt light bulb!
So, to put one in each bedroom is … (35 comments)

 
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