Revit Roof Profile

We will learn how to create two profile family and use them to define our fascia.

Revit roof profile.

This video demonstrates the following. In the above image the profile you see 2 is the complete profile for this roof. Create a new family. For static design and calculations use lindabs own developed software lindab structuraldesigner which you will find on lindabs website.

This will instruct revit to proceed and create the 3d geometry for your roof form. Creating your floor and cantilevers. As before select roof by extrusion pick your plane and assign your reference level. Using the edit button for the structure parameter to open the edit assembly dialog and make adjustments to the.

Best way to approach a gambrel style roof in revit is by using the roof by extrusion tool. A classic roof profile that suites most applications. Adjust the metal deck profile shape and layers to better conform to documentation requirements. I say again do not create a closed loop revit will not accept it for this type of sketch.

Draw one half of your gambrel roof profile working from the roof midpoint ridgeline out towards the eaves. We are going to use the roof slab as a gutter. Creating a section view to view the details of the metal deck. So in this tutorial we will close it edges using roof fascia.

Sketch the profile of the roof as an open loop. If you are new to revit i would advise you check out this monster revit roof tutorial post first so you are completely familiar with how to model architectural roofs in revit before undertaking the various eaves detail items that are described below. In the previous tutorial we learn about creating roof in revit model. Creating a new deck type by duplicating an existing deck type and changing its profile.

Once your structural deck profile is loaded in modify the top layer to be concrete and enter the thickness of your slab the full slab depth including the decking not just the topping. We created a sloped roof and a roof slab below it. When you are happy with your profile sketch go ahead and hit the green cross. How to create a roof fascia in revit.

Revit places a reference plane at the specified offset. To raise or lower the roof from the reference level specify a value for offset. Using the reference plane you can control the position of the extruded roof in relation to a level.