Explore sample basic roof shapes in Revit.
The file contains examples of the following, as well as a building using a combination of roof types:
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All edges of the sketch are set to be slope defining.
2 edges of the sketch are set to be slope defining. The walls are attached to the roof so they will fill the gable ends of the roof.
1 edge of the sketch is set to be slope defining. All walls attach to the roof.
None of the edges are set to be slope defining. Roofs without any slope defining edges can be modified using shape editing tools. Shape editing tools are available when you select the roof element in the drawing area.
Use a slope arrow to create a slope on a roof. The slope arrow does not have to follow an edge and can be used on a portion of an edge. In this example, the slope arrow defines the slope of the roof from one corner to the other corner.
Shape editing allows for points and edges to be positioned independently. In this example, a point is added to the center of the roof and then positioned lower to create a depressed area of the roof.
Roof by Extrusion extrudes based on the shape of a sketched edge. In this example, an arc is used as the sketched edge to create a barrel vault roof. Walls are attached to the roof element. Select the roof, and use the Edit Profile tool on the contextual tab to edit the sketch of the extruded roof.
Change the properties of sketch lines used in roof elements to affect the geometry. The slope of each roof edge can be set independently. Use the “Offset From Roof Base” property to create a “Dutch Hip” or set alternate eave heights for each side of the roof.
Slope arrows used on segments making up a roof edge will create a dormer along the roof edge.
The example model uses a combination of roof elements to compose the overall roof. You can select and edit each roof element individually.