
This Revit detail component provides a precise 2D section profile of a standard cold-formed steel Z-girt for construction documentation. This detail component represents a standard Z-girt profile commonly used in pre-engineered metal building systems. The geometry features a central web with perpendicular flanges and angled stiffening lips at the ends, following typical cold-formed steel construction standards. The lines are clean, vector-based, and designed to integrate seamlessly into Revit drafting views. It serves as a symbolic representation of the structural member, allowing for clear communication of wall framing, cladding support, and thermal bridging details in technical drawings. The component is lightweight, ensuring minimal impact on project file performance while maintaining high drafting accuracy.
The download is a 164 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
Load this component directly into your Revit project or detail library to use within drafting views. As a 2D detail component, it is placed manually onto sheets or within drafting view environments to annotate wall sections or connection details. It can be easily rotated or mirrored to align with specific framing orientations. Ensure the line weights are mapped correctly within your project's object styles to maintain consistency with your existing documentation standards and structural conventions.
Metal Building Z Girt Detail Component
Free
This Z-girt component is essential for architects and structural engineers documenting exterior wall assemblies, particularly in industrial, warehouse, or commercial metal building projects. It is primarily used during the design development and construction documentation phases to illustrate the connection between primary structural frames and exterior metal siding or cladding systems. Professionals looking for precise cold-formed steel framing components will find this useful for detailing girt-to-column connections, base plate conditions, and roof purlin support systems in complex steel structures.
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.