What is substrate in Revit?

Substrate [2]: Material, such as plywood or gypsum board, which acts as a foundation for another material. · Thermal/Air Layer [3]: Provides insulation and prevents air penetration. · Membrane Layer: A membrane that commonly prevents water vapor penetration.

When joining two compound walls Which of the following wall layer functions has the highest priority?

Structural layer has the highest priority. Thus, when two different types of wall join at a junction, the structural layer of one wall joins itself with the structural layer of the other wall.

How do you unlock a layer wall in Revit?

Click Modify, and then select the bottom edge of the wall layer you want to be able to extend (for example, the siding). Once selected, click to unlock the padlock icon. Repeat this step for any other layers you want to be able to modify.

How many layers does a wall have?

The reality is in standard construction you build things in five or six layers. This is the standard in terms of building a wall system more efficiently and we have gotten it down to a science. Generally a six layer home will give you a solid, energy efficient, comfortable home.