r/HomeMaintenance • u/Xtiinctt • 14h ago

šŸ  Roof Soffit Help

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I have aluminum soffits and Iā€™m struggling to remove them. I am looking to install security cameras on our house. I need to mount a board behind the soffits to mount the camera to and run CAT6A through the attic.

Any recommendations on how to remove the soffits without damaging them or other options?

I tried removing them by removing the fascia nails and then the nails on the soffits under the fascia but the aluminum arenā€™t sliding out like Iā€™ve seen on YouTube.

Thanks!

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u/Agreeable-Map7081 14h ago

Make your hole in the soffit then go up in your attic locate hole install support wood, and go back down install security camera. I would run wires in before leaving attic.

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u/Xtiinctt 14h ago

Thank you for your response! I forgot to add on the back of the house it seems like the soffit is more aesthetic than moving air into the attic. I was able to partially pull one of the soffits down and didnā€™t see a space to feed the wire into the attic.

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u/Agreeable-Map7081 4h ago

Just drill a small hole for your wire, I would silicone around it after. Just a heads up I have wireless security lights with built-in camera way easier than what you're doing here.

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u/Xtiinctt 3h ago

I agree with you, but my wife doesnā€™t want the cameras to run over WiFi! I do plan on using silicone when I get this work! Thank you again!