This document describes a traditional roofing technique used in South India called Madras Terrace Roof. Wooden beams are laid across the span at intervals less than 45cm. Bricks are placed on edge between the beams and filled in with lime plaster. Additional bricks called "aachikal" are laid diagonally across and plastered with lime to complete the roof. It is commonly used for small spans and involves the use of wood, bricks, and lime plaster.

1. MADRAS
TERRACE ROOF

2. FLAT ROOF

5. • This is a traditional flooring technique found
particularly practiced in south India.
• It involves the use of wood and “ aachikal “ ( a
locally termed material which is a small brick
)and lime plaster.
• Commonly used for small spans.
• Wooden beams are used to cover the span.
• Over this wooden beams are laid at intervals of
less than 45cms from each other.
• The gaps between is filled with bricks on edge
with lime plaster. Upon this “ aactchikal brick
“is laid on edge across in diagonal fashion
plastered with lime.