Must the sukkah be anchored to the ground?
Not necessarily. The frame is rigid and needs no extra support; no cinderblocks are needed, no holes need be dug. If you live where there are high winds, consider building a wood frame sukkah and using lattice as the wall covering, as this design is less affected by wind. We have had reports of fabric-covered sukkot being toppled over by strong winds, so it might be a good idea to stake or weight the frame to the ground if the sukkah is unprotected from the wind. We provide specific suggestions for sukkah tie-down in the assembly manual. Stakes for this purpose are now available. Click here for more information. back to the top Should pressure-treated wood be used for the sukkah? No. Pressure-treated lumber has a number of characteristics which render it unsuitable for use with the Sukkah Project Kits. The period of exposure to the elements is brief, and does not require pressure-treated wood. Applying an initial coat of water sealant or paint to standard lumber will increase weather r
