Open edges in Guntur homes
Flat roofs. Nearly every house has one, used for drying clothes and sometimes produce, storing water and sitting out. Parapets on older houses can be knee-high.
Open staircases. Narrow stairs to the roof, open on one side or with a thin rail.
Unfinished floors. Many families build in stages, leaving the roof ready for another floor, often without a full parapet.
Shared terraces. In apartment buildings, the roof is shared and used by children from every flat.
Evenings on the roof
In Guntur’s heat, houses stay warm long after sunset, and families move up to the roof to catch the breeze. Children play there until late, often in poor light. A net above the parapet keeps the roof fully usable while closing the edge.
Materials
| Part | Our choice for Guntur |
|---|---|
| Net | Thick UV-stabilised HDPE or nylon twine |
| Mesh | Around 40–50 mm; smaller for young children |
| Border | Heavy rope or stainless-steel wire rope |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts at close spacing |
How we install
- Look at the edge, the parapet height and the slab or wall.
- Agree twine, mesh and colour.
- Fix stainless anchors along the top, sides and base.
- Tension the border.
- Lace the net with extra ties at corners.
- Press along the net to check for slack.
Houses built in stages
A roof waiting for its next floor often has no parapet on one or more sides. A safety net along the open edge makes it usable now and can be taken down when building resumes.
Shared terraces
In apartment buildings, a net along the shared terrace parapet protects children from every flat. Owners usually arrange it together and share the cost.
Before we come
List every open edge and send photos on WhatsApp.
Care
Rinse dust off in the dry months, check after heavy rain and keep heavy items off the net.
More on our safety nets page. For balconies, see balcony safety nets in Guntur.
Roofs used for drying produce
In some Guntur households, especially those connected to the city’s chilli and grain trade, the roof is used for drying produce as well as clothes. Family members spend long stretches up there spreading and turning it. A net along the parapet means they can work near the edge without worrying.
Older relatives
Steep stairs and low parapets are a risk for older family members too, particularly at dusk. A net along the open side of the staircase and above the parapet gives them something firm to rely on.
