I m trying to model a flat roof with from bottom to top level 2x12 s tapered 2x4 s osb rigid insulation epdm.
Revit make a flat roof.
In the option bar make sure defines slope is deactivated before drawing the boundary.
In this revit architecture tutorial i ll show you how to use it to create both roof types flat and sloped.
Display a floor plan view or a reflected ceiling plan view.
If you choose not to move the roof to a different level revit notifies you later if the roof.
I ve created the assembly and i check off the variable checkbox next to the 2x4 layer but it does nothing.
If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level.
Click architecture tab roof drop down roof by footprint.
You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer.
The roof by footprint tool is used for both flat and sloped roofs.
The revit interface is a bit unclear about constructing a flat roof but no roof is truly flat and creating a flat roof in revit allows the designer to annotate the roof without having to deal with the issues associated with the modelled hips and valleys of a low slope roof.
On the properties palette set the underlay value to 01 store floor.
On the draw panel click pick walls.
If you d like to learn everything about revit roofs you may be interested in my revit roofs masterclass course.
The assembly slopes on the top and bottom with or without the variable.
Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.
Creates a roof using the building footprint to define its boundaries.
Get this revit file here.
Revit roof slope can seem complicated at first glance but by learning a few critical features you can create any roof shape you desire.
The revit interface is a bit unclear about constructing a flat roof but no roof is truly flat and creating a flat roof in revit allows the designer to annotate the roof without having to deal with the issues associated with the modeled hips and valleys of a low slope roof.
Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint.
On the mode panel click finish to place the roof.
1 remove slope to create flat roof.
On the options bar set overhang to 0 and clear defines slope.
Want to create a flat roof.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
To turn a sloped roof into a flat roof.
