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When you can't hand-tighten the brace any more, use an adjustable wrench for another few turns to fully embed the prongs in the joists.
Tip: Don't overtighten the fan brace; the tension it puts on the joists can cause nail pops in the drywall below.
Tip: Don't overtighten the fan brace; the tension it puts on the joists can cause nail pops in the drywall below.
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