Living in Machavaram
Machavaram’s housing is mostly independent houses and small apartment buildings on quiet streets. Outside staircases, roof terraces and older ventilators are common.
Terrace and staircase nets, pigeon nets and drying racks are the most useful fittings.
Families here often use the roof on summer evenings, so a net along the parapet is one of the simplest safety improvements.
Schools nearby mean many households have children of different ages. We often secure the roof and stairs for younger children while leaving older children an easy way to use the terrace.