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The slab has not responded exactly as intended. The entire slab is sloped. In some cases this
type of slope is desired, but in this case you want the insulation layer to create the slope. You
edit the construction of the slab type to achieve this result.
32 In the Element Properties dialog, click Edit/New.
33 In the Type Properties dialog, under Construction, for Structure, click Edit.
34 In the Edit Assembly dialog, for the Thermal/Air Layer, select Variable.
By making the insulation layer variable, the slope will be accommodated in the insulation layer,
leaving the other layers to maintain the original plane of placement for the roof.
35 Click OK 3 times.
36 View the results in the section view.
The insulation now tapers from the edges to the drain in the center.
37 If you want to save your changes, on the File menu, click Save As, and save the exercise file with
a unique name.
38 Close the exercise file without saving your changes.
39 Proceed to the next lesson, Creating Fascia, Gutters, and Soffits on page 728.
Creating Fascia, Gutters, and Soffits
In this lesson, you learn how to create roof fascia, gutters, and soffits in Revit Structure. After you create a
roof, you can easily create its fascia, gutters, and soffits.
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