FLAT ROOF EDGE DETAIL

[dm0144]

Hello everyone

Any idea/suggestion on how to model the raised edge, where the wall meets the roof, just like in the image bellow?

[Alfredo_Medina · Accepted solution]

Usually, one wall type up to the roof level, and another wall type for the parapet wall. That second wall type might have other layers of materials and a profile family added as a sweep at the top, to create the coping. 

[barthbradley]

Open and inspect the "rac_advanced_sample_project.rvt" that is included in the stock Revit Content - in the  "Samples" Folder. 

[dm0144]

@Alfredo_Medina @barthbradley THANKS!

[dm0144]

@Alfredo_Medina @barthbradley 

I have several questions regarding the join between the wall, roof and parapet wall.

1. How can I make only the concrete layer of the roof/floor to connect with the concrete layer of the wall? Something similar to having shape handles for the different layers of the floor.

2. How can I add insulation on top wrap on top of the parapet wall so the insulation is continuous from the facade to the roof?

3. How can I access the cap family, which I copied from the sample project, so I can edit it according to my wall thickness?

[barthbradley]

Functions...

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[dm0144]

@barthbradley 

Is there a way to wrap the wall at the top (sketch bellow)?

Also, I applied the same functions for the same layers, and the finish layer of the floor didn't connect with the finish layer of the parapet wall.

[RDAOU]

@dm0144 

Place the Finish layer outside the Core

[dm0144]

@RDAOU is there a way to wrap the insulation and finish layer around the core in section (close the top of the wall like in the sketch)?

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

We normally model the top wrap with a Floor or Roof and then use Join Geometry to remove the visible linework between the Wall's finish layer and this Floor/Roof.

Another approach would be to build it into the Wall Assembly using a Sweep/Profile.   

...the method that is used for the Cap in this Wall Type:  

[JasonLLINDNER]

Hey @dm0144 We do what @barthbradley mentioned and it is a nightmare I have to go through every time I have to work on soffits and parapets! Clad it with a roof or floor.

They should add the option to wrap all ends including top and bottom.

[barthbradley]

There's not too many alternatives. You could Paint the top of the Wall too.  It's not quantifiable "geometry", but neither is a Wall Wrap.  

[RDAOU]

@JasonLLINDNER 

There isn't really a need for a new feature. It is possible to wrap all wall ends. I didn't think there was a need to reply to this one since the OP was enlightened by @barthbradley 😉 right BB?

[JasonLLINDNER]

@barthbradley sometimes we do quantify them when the code applies but in general it doesn"t need to be quantified the possibility to have a wrap at the end similar to the option in the wall at end and insert would suffice to rid us of the nightmare of cladding top and bottom

[JasonLLINDNER]

@RDAOU I see. I always open to being enlightened with new ideas please do tell. I will post the question new not to hijack this one

[RDAOU · Accepted solution]

You don't really need to...it has been solved previously on this forum and can simply search using the right keywords ... Solved: Layer wrapping at the bottom of the wall - Autodesk Community - Revit Products

apply the same principle at the top end