Wood or drywall pros.
Tool to determine if wall is drywall v s concrete.
Wood and drywall have a lot of pros in comparison to precast concrete.
Step 1 push a thumbtack or pin into the wall in an inconspicuous spot to test its hardness.
When compared to precast concrete the biggest and most obvious con is the fact that it is not as sturdy as the concrete.
The dct419s1 hand held wall scanner sensing technology detects five classes of embedded materials behind wall surfaces up to 3 inches deep.
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.
The package will indicate the proper size drill bit to use.
Structural and safety hazards such as mold rot and decay are all potential consequences of elevated moisture levels in these materials.
You could of course use a metal detector to see if there s any rebar in the wall.
To install this type of drywall anchor drill a pilot hole through the wall at the desired location.
Scans through multiple wall surfaces including drywall plywood concrete and ceramic tile.
Some packages of anchors even have the correct drill bit included with the packaging.