Set desired line to not define slope gable join geometry all done.
Revit gable hip roof.
A dutch gable roof is made with 2 roof elements.
To create a gable roof 2 side slope remove slope for half the boundaries.
The roof edge at the larger dormer is cut with an in place void element.
Revit always seems to cut the gable as it goes back to the main roof if the gable rdige is higher then the ridge on the main roof.
Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.
Here is an example of a roof problem we have had when framing a gable back to a main roof.
There are always more than one way to solve a problem in revit but i always find the simplest solutions is usually the best.
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In this video i show how to add the following roof types in revit hip roof gable roof shed roof saltbox roof gambrel roof gullwing roof half hip roof mansard rood follow me on.
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There are other cheat ways but all use 2 roofs and join geometry but this is easiest to explain.
To create a hip roof 4 side slope define slope for all boundaries.
How to make a dutch gable roof using two roofs by footprint the first with cutoff the second over the first one placed at the cutoff level of it.
The first the roof making up the lower portion is created using the cutoff level property and a cutoff offset then a second roof is created and placed at the cutoff level of the first roof.
The jerkinhead also called half hipped or clipped gable roof is a funky one to model.
But like many approaches to revit occam s razor applies.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
See image 1 2nd roof set properties base height offset to same as cutoff height use pick line and pick edges of roof at cutoff height and lock.