What makes a balcony risky?
Parapets in older Nellore houses are often low, and decorative railings have gaps wide enough for a small child. A chair, a plant stand or a cooler near the edge gives a child a step up. Cats walk along parapets to watch birds.
A safety net from the parapet to the slab removes the risk, and it stops pots and toys falling onto the street.
What do you check first?
- parapet height and railing gaps
- side openings on corner balconies
- what stands near the edge
- the slab edge above, so there’s no gap at the top
What’s it made of?
| Part | What goes in |
|---|---|
| Net | Thick UV-stabilised twine |
| Mesh | About 40–50 mm, smaller for toddlers |
| Border | Heavy rope or stainless wire rope |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts |
| Colour | Transparent or black |
How is it fitted?
We measure the face and side openings, mark anchor points, fix the eye bolts close together, tension the border, lace the net with extra ties at corners and where it meets the railing, close any gap at the floor and press along it at child height.
Houses or flats?
Upstairs balconies in family houses are usually off a bedroom and used for drying. Balconies in flats in Magunta Layout and Vedayapalem are used daily, often by families with young children.
Net or grill?
A net is quicker and cheaper; an SS 316 invisible grill costs more but lasts longer in the humid air and looks neater.
Before we come
Move chairs, pots and coolers away from the edge.
How do I look after it?
Rinse the net in the dry months and check the corners after storms.
See balcony safety nets, or compare with balcony invisible grills in Nellore.
Can a decorative railing stay?
Yes. Many older Nellore houses have ornamental railings with wide gaps. A transparent net laced behind the railing closes the gaps while the design still shows.
What about corner balconies?
Balconies that wrap around a corner get a separate section of net on each face, joined so there’s no gap at the corner.
Can tenants fit one?
Yes, with the owner’s agreement. The net comes down cleanly when you move, leaving small holes that are easy to fill.
What about the storm season?
Before October, it’s worth checking that the border is still tight and the corners well tied. If anything has loosened over the summer, we can re-tension it before the rains.
