Previously we discussed how you can model a gable roof type via the roof by extension tool.
Revit connect roofs.
On the view control bar for visual style select shaded.
From flat roofs to fun free form roofs and everything in between hip gable mansard dutch hip combination and gambrel.
To connect the dormer roof to.
Truth be told i would recommend roof by footprint to create a gable roof first as it gives you a greater level of control should you need to make any edits to the roof later in the project timeline.
Use it to extend the dormer roof to the main roof.
To unjoin roofs click modify tab geometry panel join unjoin roof.
Select an edge of the roof that you want to join and then select the wall or roof to which you want to join the roof.
If necessary use the viewcube to spin the design to facilitate selecting the wall or roof edges.
This tool is located in the modify tab.
Click view tab create panel default 3d view.
Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.
This course covers the topic of adding roofs roof framing and detailing with revit.
Click modify tab geometry panel join unjoin roof.
Then follow these 2 steps.
Gable roof in revit.
To create a dormer model required walls and additional roof.
Revit roof slope can seem complicated at first glance but by learning a few critical features you can create any roof shape you desire.
Download manufacturer approved bim content for roofs.
9 join roofs add opening to create dormer.
Use join unjoin roof tool.
Click modify tab geometry panel join unjoin roof.