
This masonry chimney Revit family provides a standard structural component for residential design, delivered as a native RFA file. The masonry chimney is defined by its robust brick construction, intended to serve as a primary vertical flue structure within a residential building envelope. It features a simple, rectangular footprint suitable for integration with standard fireplace configurations or boiler venting requirements. The geometry is clean and functional, prioritising structural accuracy for BIM coordination. While the specific brick bond pattern is not detailed, the proportions allow for standard masonry coursing, making it a reliable placeholder for early-stage design or final construction documentation where a traditional chimney stack is required for a project.
The download is a 297 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 inserted as a component, allowing for precise positioning within the floor plan or section views. Users can align the chimney with wall assemblies or roof planes to ensure accurate intersections. The file is lightweight, ensuring minimal impact on project performance when handling complex residential models. It supports standard material application, allowing designers to map custom brick textures or colours to match the exterior facade of the building, ensuring visual consistency across the entire project documentation.
Masonry Chimney CAD
Free
This component is essential for residential projects, particularly those featuring traditional fireplace designs or requiring specific chimney stack detailing. It is suitable for use during schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases. Professionals will find it useful when coordinating structural stacks with roof framing or exterior envelope layouts. It pairs effectively with standard fireplace inserts or HVAC venting systems. Search terms such as brick chimney, residential fireplace stack, or masonry flue are commonly used to locate this asset for architectural modelling.
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.