Length:48', Finish:Brushed Pewter Ceiling fan downrods offer added flexibility in placing fans in the exactlocation desired. Downrods are threaded on one end with pre-drilled holes on both ends. For optimum performance, ceiling fan should be installed with the blades suspended between 8 and 9 feetabove the floor. Suggested downrod lengths based on ceiling height are as follows: 9' ceiling: 12' downrod 10' ceiling: 18' downrod 11' ceiling: 24' downrod 12' ceiling: 36' downrod 13' ceiling: 48' downrod 15' ceiling: 72' downrod