Open edges in Mysuru homes
Roof terraces. In layouts like Vijayanagar, Kuvempunagar and J.P. Nagar, flat roofs are used for drying clothes, water tanks and sitting out. Parapets on many houses are low.
Outside staircases. Many houses rent out an upper floor, reached by a staircase on the outside of the building with a railing on one side only.
Internal staircases. Older houses and bungalows often have wooden or stone staircases open on one side.
Verandas. Raised verandas on older homes can have open edges a small child could fall from.
Balconies. Upper-floor balconies with low or decorative railings.
Materials
| Part | Our choice for Mysuru |
|---|---|
| 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 and the wall, slab or stone.
- Agree twine thickness, mesh size 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.
Working on older homes
Many of Mysuru’s older houses have thick walls of stone or brick with lime plaster, and some have decorative woodwork. We place anchors in solid masonry, avoid drilling into original woodwork and keep fittings discreet. On homes where appearance matters most, a transparent net or an invisible grill is the best choice.
Rental floors
Owners who rent out an upper floor often net the outside staircase and the roof parapet. It protects tenants, their children and visitors, and makes the property easier to let.
Before we come
List every open edge you are worried about and send photos on WhatsApp.
Care
Rinse the net in the dry months, check after heavy rain and keep heavy items off it.
More on our safety nets page. For balconies, see balcony safety nets in Mysuru.
Houses built in stages
Many Mysuru families build in stages, leaving the roof ready for another floor later. Those roofs often have no proper parapet on one or more sides. A safety net along the open edge makes the roof usable in the meantime, and it can be taken down when the next floor goes up.
Evenings on the roof
Mysuru’s cool evenings draw families onto their roofs, often with children playing in fading light. A net along a low parapet is one of the simplest ways to make that safer.
