topic Re: Spiral staircase railing height in Revit Structure Forum

Spiral staircase railing height

YujinXELPG — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:31:40 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am currently working on a spiral staircase and have set the railing height to 3 feet. The bottom railing measures 3 feet in height; however, as the staircase ascends, the railing height at the top level is 3 feet 7 5/8 inches instead of the desired 3 feet.

I would like the railing to be a consistent 3 feet tall from the top of the tread to the top of the rail. Unfortunately, I have already attempted to use the "Height Correction" feature, but it did not resolve the issue.

I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have to help me adjust the railing height at the top level.

Thank you so much!

Re: Spiral staircase railing height

jay_colc — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:53:38 GMT

I tend to use the Top Rail to define the railing Height to ensure it is the exact distance.

The railing is measured Perpendicular to the Slope so this would be your discrepancy

Re: Spiral staircase railing height

YujinXELPG — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:02 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. However, I noticed in your drawing that the heights at the bottom and top are the same, regardless of whether they are measured perpendicular to the slope. I need my staircase to reflect exact same heights.

In the attached drawing, you can see that the dimensions measured perpendicular to the slope have different values at the bottom and top of the staircase.

I would like both the bottom and top to have a consistent height of 3 feet.

Let me know if you have any other ideas.

Thanks,

Re: Spiral staircase railing height

jay_colc — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:33:23 GMT

If you look at your images and the differences between the Bottom Rail and the Post Base I would suggest the dimensions are not picking identical reference points hence the discrepancy. This is a simple Example with Sections at the Top and Bottom

Re: Spiral staircase railing height

YujinXELPG — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:43:08 GMT

I think I understand what you mean by that now! now they have the same height! I've been picking the wrong reference lines. Thanks so much for your help.