About this asset

This technical Roof Cricket Revit family is a structural component designed to divert water away from roof obstructions. The Roof Cricket is a specialized geometric component engineered for precise water management on flat or low-slope roof assemblies. It features a simple, triangular form designed to sit behind chimneys, vents, or other roof penetrations to direct precipitation toward drainage points. The geometry is clean and lightweight, focusing on the essential slope required to prevent ponding and water accumulation at the base of vertical elements. This family provides a necessary functional solution for managing roof drainage in complex building envelopes, ensuring structural integrity by reducing the risk of water ingress at critical flashing junctions.

The download is a 246 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.

Architects and roofing contractors can integrate this component directly into Revit roof plans or 3D views. As a generic model or roof-hosted family, it allows for quick placement at the rear of obstructions. Users should adjust the height and pitch parameters to match the specific site conditions and roof slope requirements. The component is intended for use in documentation phases to detail critical drainage paths, ensuring that roof surface water is effectively channeled toward gutters or scuppers.

This component is essential for detailed roof design in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. It is frequently employed during the construction documentation stage when detailing roof penetrations and flashing schedules. Professionals searching for drainage solutions, water shedding components, or roof detailing aids will find this family useful for maintaining accurate drainage profiles. It pairs effectively with standard roof assembly layers, ensuring that water management strategies are clearly communicated in both 3D models and 2D construction sets for site coordination and precise flashing installation.