About this asset

This Revit family provides a double roof cricket for drainage management, designed for integration into complex roof geometry. The Roof Cricket Double is a geometric architectural component designed to divert water away from roof obstructions such as chimneys, skylights, or mechanical units. It features a dual-slope configuration that effectively splits water flow to either side, preventing ponding and ensuring proper drainage towards gutters or roof drains. The model is represented as a clean, simple solid form, suitable for architectural documentation and BIM coordination. It is intended to be placed on a flat or low-slope roof surface to model the necessary pitch transitions required for effective water runoff in technical construction documents.

The download is a 205 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.

Users should load this family into their project and host it directly onto the roof face or reference plane. Once placed, the component can be adjusted to align with the specific dimensions and slopes of the roof assembly. It is recommended to use the alignment and lock tools to ensure the cricket remains constrained to the host roof if the geometry is modified during the design development phase of the project.

This component is essential for architects and structural engineers working on flat or low-slope roofing projects where proper water management is critical. It is frequently deployed in residential, commercial, and industrial building types to resolve drainage issues around rooftop penetrations. Professionals will utilize this family during the detailed design and construction documentation stages to accurately represent roof slopes and ensure water runoff compliance. It pairs effectively with roof drainage systems, parapet flashings, and curb-mounted mechanical equipment in BIM coordination models.