Creating new wall types with materials

Step-by-step guide

Create a new multi-layer wall type, add materials to layers, and modify the function and thickness of layers.

1. Open the file W-Arch_C-Wall-Types_RVT2021.rvt. It opens in the Level 1 plan view.
2. In the Architecture tab > Build panel, click Walls.
3. In Properties, expand the Type Selector and review the wall types that are included in the project.

4. Click Modify to exit the Wall command.
5. In the view, select the horizontal wall at the top of the building.
6. In Properties, click Edit Type.

7. In the Type Properties dialog box, click Duplicate.
8. Name the new type 8ʺ Insulated Stud.
9. Click OK.

10. In the Type Parameters group box, next to the Structure parameter, click Edit.
11. In the Edit Assembly dialog box, click Preview, if needed, to see the preview pane.
12. In the Layers section, click Insert twice to add two more layers.

13. Select one of the layers and click Up to place it above the Core Boundary.
14. Select another layer and click Down to place it below the Core Boundary.

15. For Layer 1, in the Function column, expand the drop-down and select Finish 1 [4].
16. For Layer 5, change the Function to Finish 2 [5].
17. For Layer 1, click in the Material column, and then select the Browse (…) button.

18. In the Material Browser, in the search field, type “eifs”.
19. Select Finishes – Exterior – EIFS – Exterior Insulation and Finish System.

20. Click OK.
21. Set Layer 3 to Wood – Stud Layer.
22. Set Layer 5 to Finishes – Interior – Gypsum Wall Board.

Set the Thicknesses as follows:

23. Set Layer 1 to 0'-2".
24. Set Layer 3 to 0'-5 1/2".
25. Set Layer 5 to 0'-0 5/8".

The preview updates with the new layers, materials, and thicknesses.

26. Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes.

The currently selected wall is updated with the new wall type.