In order to demonstrate the creation of both a flat and pitched sloped roof i have created a simple building model.
Revit roof upstand.
Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by extrusion.
On the draw panel select a sketch or pick tool.
Revit offers several methods of creating roofs.
By default each layer in this sandwich is of a uniform thickness.
Consequently the whole assembly has a completely horizontal top and bottom surface.
Why do we need flat roof upstands.
Choose the method that best meets the needs of your design.
About start and end points for extruded roofs the extrusion of a roof can extend in either a positive or a negative direction along the plane perpendicular to the face of a solid component such as a wall.
Click by face or vertical.
As you probably well know revit has the ability to define a flat roof element comprised of different material layers.
In the roof reference level and offset dialog select a value for level.
Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint.
Roof sample file rvt open the file in revit lt.
2 activate slope to create a sloped roof want to create a sloped roof.
Explore sample basic roof shapes in revit lt.
The code requires that.
At all abutments the waterproof layer should be turned up to a level not less than 150 mm.
See hd version of video tutorial here.
To turn a sloped roof into a flat roof select all roof boundaries purple lines and uncheck defines slope in the option bar.
Make sure you have selected roof by footprint from the drop down tools.
Hip roof gable roof shed roof basic flat roof flat roof modified with a slope arrow flat roof modified with shape editing barrel vault download the sample file click the file name.
Let s start off with a flat roof first.
The requirement for flat roof upstands is set out in the latest revision to the british standard.
Bs 6229 2018 flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings section 4 5.
Use one of the opening tools to cut a vertical or perpendicular opening in a roof floor or ceiling for example to accommodate a chimney.
If you choose not to move the roof to a different level revit notifies you later if the roof is too low.
You can cut openings in the faces of these elements or you can select the entire element to make a vertical cut.
In the option bar make sure defines slope is activated for boundary lines.
The highest level in the project is selected by default.
Display an elevation 3d or section view.
Select the architecture menu and then roof.
If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level.
