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The Glazed Aperture: Curb Upstands, Step-and-Sill Interleaving, and Saddle Diverters on Steep-Slope Shingle Roofs

• September 29, 2026
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In modern residential architecture, eco-resort villas, and plantation retreats across the Western Ghats and South India, natural daylighting is a cornerstone of biophilic design. Large glazed roof apertures—whether stationary daylight units, ventilating roof windows, or dramatic skylight arrays over central courtyards—flood vaulted living spaces with natural light, reducing diurnal electrical lighting demands.   Yet, in …