About this asset

This Revit family provides a left-hand plain starter tile for roofing applications, featuring a precise profile for edge detailing. This component represents a specific left-hand starter tile designed for traditional plain roof tiling systems. The geometry is defined by a distinct profile with a thickened head detail, engineered to provide a clean termination at the verge of a roof slope. Its section shows a consistent thickness and a specific interlocking shape necessary for water shedding and proper alignment with adjacent field tiles. The form is streamlined and minimalist, intended for technical integration rather than aesthetic display, ensuring the roof edge maintains a weather-tight and visually uniform appearance across residential or small-scale industrial projects.

The download is a 72 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.

In Revit, this family is typically hosted as a component within a roof assembly or placed manually along the verge to complete the edge condition. Users should load the RFA into their project environment and align the geometry with the roof plane and verge line. The family relies on precise snapping to the roof structure. It is recommended to use this in conjunction with standard tile patterns to ensure accurate schedules and material take-offs for roofing finishes.

This tile is essential for architects and contractors detailing residential roofing, particularly for houses or barn conversions requiring traditional clay or concrete plain tile finishes. It is used during the construction documentation stage to resolve complex edge conditions at the gable ends or verges. Professionals searching for roofing accessories, verge components, or roof trim details will find this family useful for maintaining BIM accuracy when modelling pitched roofs, ensuring that the edge termination is represented correctly in both 3D views and sections.