Install Ceiling Fan Under Deck

Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple under the deck roof and gutter system.

Install ceiling fan under deck.

The underdeck ceiling system can turn the ugly space under your deck into an outdoor haven that s dry bright clean and enjoyable without costly reconstruction. Choose the fan blade length according to the size of the space you wish to cool. For decks and patios with solid roofs an outdoor ceiling fan is a great addition to keep the air moving and things cool. It may seem a bit odd to install a ceiling fan in an outdoor area but i believe the benefits justify the consideration.

If you are installing the fan on a low ceiling select a flush mount model. One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out. What makes the underdeck ceiling so innovative is its simple and efficient system of vinyl gutters and panels which attach underneath the deck. Installing an outdoor ceiling fan does require working with electricity and feeding wires.

How to install a ceiling fan outside on a porch or deck complete with wiring diagrams connections and pictures. Have you ever wanted to make better use of the space under your deck. If you are mounting a ceiling fan in a space with very high ceilings select a model with a pole extender.