Modify type properties to change the construction, materials, treads, and risers for a stair run family.
Run component types are available from 2 predefined system families:
To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tabProperties panel (Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.
Name | Description |
---|---|
Construction | |
Underside Surface | Specifies the style of the underside surface of the run:
|
Structural Depth | If the Underside Surface is smooth, the Structural Depth is the dimension in the following image:
If the underside Surface is stepped, the Structural Depth is the dimension in the following image: |
Materials and Finishes | |
Monolithic Material | Click the value and then click the browse button to open the Materials dialog. See Materials. |
Tread Material | See Monolithic Material description. |
Riser Material | See Monolithic Material description. |
Treads | |
Tread | Select to include treads on steps in the run. |
Tread Thickness | Specifies the thickness of the treads. |
Tread Profile | Specifies the outline shape for the edge of the tread. The default is rectangular, though a profile could be used to create wedge or angled steps. |
Nosing Length | Specifies the amount of the tread depth that overhangs the next tread. |
Nosing Profile | The profile for a sweep added to the front or sides of the tread, depending on the specification for the Apply Nosing Profile property described below.
See Creating a Sweep. Revit LT has predefined profiles to use for the sweep. |
Apply Nosing Profile | Specifies the nosing edges to which the nosing profile is applied. |
Risers | |
Riser | Select to include risers on steps in the run. |
Slanted | Select for slanted risers, or clear for straight risers. |
Riser Thickness | Specifies the thickness of the risers. |
Riser Profile | Specifies the outline shape for the edge of the riser. The default is Rectangular. |
Riser to Tread Connection | Specifies the connection of the riser and tread in relation to each other. |
Identity Data | |
See Stair Component Type Properties for Identity Data definitions. |