200 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/buildingscience Traffic & Engagement r/buildingscience Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/buildingscience Most Active Times When r/buildingscience Is Most Active
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r/buildingscience Flair Performance r/buildingscience Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 49 (94.2%) | 2 |
| Career/Profession | 3 (5.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/buildingscience Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/buildingscience
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| insulation | 24 (12.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| attic | 18 (9.0%) | 2 | 7 |
| air | 18 (9.0%) | 3 | 11 |
| roof | 16 (8.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| wall | 14 (7.0%) | 4 | 8 |
| barrier | 14 (7.0%) | 3 | 6 |
| house | 14 (7.0%) | 3 | 7 |
| building | 13 (6.5%) | 3 | 9 |
| vapor | 13 (6.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| vent | 12 (6.0%) | 2 | 3 |
r/buildingscience Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/buildingscience
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/buildingscience Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/buildingscience
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
CFD simulation through the vents
Ask us anything about Air Domes!
Building science career
Insulating a stone lime-mortar basement wall
High End Pool House Mold
Feedback on wall detail
saving the mechanical closet can quietly make the ceiling cavity responsible for everything
Do anything?
CAD for composite corrugated curved panel structure (quonset hut).
So absolutely confused
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFD simulation through the vents | 260 | 11 | image | Jul 23 |
| Ask us anything about Air Domes! | 33 | 37 | image | Jul 22 |
| Building science career | 19 | 24 | text | Jul 14 |
| Insulating a stone lime-mortar basement wall | 18 | 12 | image | Jul 7 |
| High End Pool House Mold | 16 | 25 | image | Jul 15 |
| Feedback on wall detail | 14 | 22 | image | Jul 28 |
| saving the mechanical closet can quietly make the ceiling cavity responsible for everything | 11 | 1 | text | Jul 21 |
| Do anything? | 10 | 49 | image | Jul 8 |
| CAD for composite corrugated curved panel structure (quonset hut). | 9 | 7 | image | Jul 6 |
| So absolutely confused | 9 | 19 | image | Jul 4 |
r/buildingscience Audience Overlap r/buildingscience Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/buildingscience FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/buildingscience
What's the best time to post on r/buildingscience?
Based on posting volume, r/buildingscience is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/buildingscience?
r/buildingscience averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/buildingscience get?
Posts on r/buildingscience average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/buildingscience get most?
On r/buildingscience, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts