Neither one of these is going to last as long as the concrete because it is much stronger and a lot sturdier.
Tool to determine if wall is drywall v s concrete.
In which case it s most likely a concrete wall though some types of drywall use metal studs instead of timber framing.
Wood or drywall pros.
Some packages of anchors even have the correct drill bit included with the packaging.
The package will indicate the proper size drill bit to use.
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.
When compared to precast concrete the biggest and most obvious con is the fact that it is not as sturdy as the concrete.
Wood and drywall have a lot of pros in comparison to precast concrete.
To install this type of drywall anchor drill a pilot hole through the wall at the desired location.
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.
Again could lead to a false positive.
Structural and safety hazards such as mold rot and decay are all potential consequences of elevated moisture levels in these materials.
Step 1 push a thumbtack or pin into the wall in an inconspicuous spot to test its hardness.