Hi, and TIA for any help.
I'm attempting to install a new ceiling fan. I bought the special bracket for support, but when I went into the attic today here's what I found. The current electric box is metal and octagonal, and is mounted to a 2X4 (via a mounting bracket with four nails). The two by four runs perpendicular to the joists and is held in with four nails as well. I was going to try to replace the nails with screws, but due to space limitations I couldn't get the strength to remove them without destroying the box. They extend all the way through the 2X4 so I pounded them down at right angles, to make it more secure. I couldn't budge the 2X4. The question is do you think this is secure enough? The fan weighs about 20 pounds, 44" blades. It seems very secure, but nails just tend to worry me.
Doug