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Guygan t1_iudve8c wrote

That's not the "roof structure" unless you have a flat roof.

Likely that's just blocking that someone installed to hang a fixture from. Cut through it and install a proper box.

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thatDirtyRascal t1_iuf89gr wrote

Or just install a shallow box and be able use the blocking that’s there for that very purpose.

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PerspectivePure2169 t1_iudw1sh wrote

This. An oscillating tool will get it out in almost less time than it takes to type this.

The right box can be placed against a new piece of wood, and a block wedged against the ceiling from below will help OP get it flush while fastening.

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