About this asset

This Revit detail component provides a standard section profile for sealant applications on backing rods in technical drawings. This 2D detail component represents a standard construction joint assembly consisting of an extruded sealant bead and a circular backing rod. The geometry is fully constrained within the Revit environment, allowing for the adjustment of joint width, sealant depth, and backing rod diameter via parameter inputs. The profile features a concave sealant face, accurately reflecting typical joint tooling methods. This component is designed for use in wall section views or detail sheets, providing a clear, schematic representation of expansion or control joints in masonry, concrete, or panelised facade systems.

The download is a 307 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 detail component into a Revit project or directly into a drafting view. Once placed, use the instance parameters to adjust the width and depth dimensions to match the specific joint requirements of the project. The component is designed to be placed over existing wall section linework to provide a clean, professional finish to construction document details. It is best practice to manage these components using a dedicated sub-category within the detail items family to ensure consistent line weights across all sheets.

This asset is essential for producing high-quality construction documentation in commercial, residential, and industrial building projects. It is primarily used during the developed design and technical design stages to clarify joint conditions in facade sections, floor-to-wall junctions, and expansion joints. Architects and structural engineers will find this component useful for detailing complex transitions where thermal movement is a factor. Use this for standardising joint callouts, ensuring that technical drawings remain consistent, accurate, and easy to interpret for contractors on-site.