Revit Dormer Roof Tutorial

How to model a dormer roof in revit.

Revit dormer roof tutorial.

Struggling to create the perfect roof in revit. First a work plane needs to be decided upon. Draw a building with a gable roof. Watch the status bar to be sure that you are highlighting the main roof.

How to build a roof dormer part of revit. You can model this in any of the 3 primary roof modelling methods but in the example i have opted to use the roof by extrusion tool. Want to create a dormer window. It is a very simple process but has a few steps so if you are having problems with dormers or interested in learning continue reading the first step is to create some temporary walls as shown in the image below.

Type 2 dormers do not have sidewalls and the dormer roof springs from the eaves of the main roof steps for type 1 dormers. You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer. To create a dormer roof we first need to start with the smaller roof portion of the dormer. Roof overhang should be set to 2 0.

Type 1 dormers have sidewalls. Dormers in revit you should be able to draw two kinds of dormers. Modeling an a frame dormer. Attach walls to roof 3.

Bimsrv revit modeling tutorials revit templates cad standards automation. Set view to level 2. This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit. Today i am posting a small tutorial about creating dormer dormer openings in revit architecture.

In the video below we ll step you through one of the most widely used dormers. This tutorial explains the process to create a gable dormer in revit. Architecture tab opening panel dormer opening structure tab opening panel dormer opening highlight the main roof on the building model and click to select it. The pick roof wall edges tool is active so that you can pick the boundaries that compose the dormer opening.

The tutorial below will take you step by step through modeling some of the most common dormers in revit. We ve got you covered.