r/building
8k members
r/building is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses construction, repair, building, roof, and advice.
Subreddit for the builders of Reddit.
Popular Themes in r/building
#1
Advice Requests
: "Advice on building a small dock/pier with tricky circumstances."
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "how do i make a cheap weatherproof bunker? (3x3m or 9"10x9"10)"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "How to Build a Duck Coop: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Am I being ripped off"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Building My House"
1 post
#6
News
: "What's with new builds"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/building
#1
Construction
: "Removing bracing from existing structure to put up a framed wall"
15 posts
#2
Repair
: "How do I fix this?"
13 posts
#3
Building
: "Outside Building will this cause dampness what can be done to weather proof it"
11 posts
#4
Roof
: "Adding rubber Roof to outdoor kitchen"
9 posts
#5
Advice
8 posts
#6
Ceiling
: "Ceiling strap broke"
6 posts
#7
Deck
4 posts
#8
Wall
: "Removing bracing from existing structure to put up a framed Wall"
3 posts
#9
Door
: "How do I open this weird Door in my closet? What could be in it?"
3 posts
#10
Cement
: "Cement or lime mortar?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/building
Yearly
+2k members(23.7%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026