Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 26, 2013 9:01 am I wanted to drill a hole in a plank of wood that is flush against the wall. This creates problems as the line of the required hole is parallel to the wall (and so the drill does not allow me to get close in against the wall). How do you get around this? Re: Drilling against a wall 2Oct 26, 2013 9:22 pm I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 7045 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 5156 6 4320 |