Wood and drywall have a lot of pros in comparison to precast concrete.
Tool to determine if wall is drywall v s concrete.
A moisture meter is a device designed to measure the percent of moisture content of various building materials such as roofing siding insulation drywall plaster wood tile fiberglass and concrete.
Neither one of these is going to last as long as the concrete because it is much stronger and a lot sturdier.
Step 1 push a thumbtack or pin into the wall in an inconspicuous spot to test its hardness.
Again could lead to a false positive.
In which case it s most likely a concrete wall though some types of drywall use metal studs instead of timber framing.
You could of course use a metal detector to see if there s any rebar in the wall.
When compared to precast concrete the biggest and most obvious con is the fact that it is not as sturdy as the concrete.
The package will indicate the proper size drill bit to use.
Some packages of anchors even have the correct drill bit included with the packaging.
While nearly all homes built in the past 50 years contain drywall determining what type of walls are in your home is a relatively simple process.
Structural and safety hazards such as mold rot and decay are all potential consequences of elevated moisture levels in these materials.
Scans through multiple wall surfaces including drywall plywood concrete and ceramic tile.