Revit Make A Flat Roof

In this revit architecture tutorial i ll show you how to use it to create both roof types flat and sloped.

Revit make a flat roof. On the options bar set overhang to 0 and clear defines slope. On the mode panel click finish to place the roof. If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level. On the draw panel click pick walls.

This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit. On the properties palette set the underlay value to 01 store floor. Draw a flat roof. 1 remove slope to create flat roof.

I m trying to model a flat roof with from bottom to top level 2x12 s tapered 2x4 s osb rigid insulation epdm. Tutorial agenda creating a. The roof by footprint tool is used for both flat and sloped roofs. I ve created the assembly and i check off the variable checkbox next to the 2x4 layer but it does nothing.

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. Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same. Display a floor plan view or a reflected ceiling plan view. Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint.

Create a sloped roof in revit step 1 draw your roof step 2 define the slope. To turn a sloped roof into a flat roof. Want to create a flat roof. You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer.

If you d like to learn everything about revit roofs you may be interested in my revit roofs masterclass course. Click architecture tab roof drop down roof by footprint. In the option bar make sure defines slope is deactivated before drawing the boundary. The assembly slopes on the top and bottom with or without the variable.

Creates a roof using the building footprint to define its boundaries. 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.