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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2014, 08:58:35 PM »
My father did the following:
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My parents had such a sukka - came with the house (custom made to fit on the porch, under the overhang...). We used it for probably 15 years (and it wasn't new when we got it) but eventually they got rid of it because it was very heavy and a huge schlep to build. Now they have a succah depot sukka. Very happy with it.
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2014, 09:14:39 PM »
My parents had such a sukka

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2014, 09:18:28 PM »
I think you're supposed to number even if the walls are interchangeable. The mishkan was like that.
It's not just about cost and ease. I like doing things myself. I tie my own tzitzis, make my own wicks on channuka. Obviously this is a whole other league but if it's not too crazy I would like to give it a try. If it really is a big deal than I would consider buying panels.
building the panels is like spinning the strings for tzitzis. there's still plenty of work putting them together. Also you live with the mistakes for the life of the sukkah.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2014, 09:20:48 PM »
Just a suggestion : I build my sukkah on 2x3's to ensure perfectly even walls even if the ground is slightly uneven. This is especially important if your are drilling your own panels.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #24 on: August 28, 2014, 09:25:01 PM »
We're brothers, idiot.  I'm watching you as you post.
Are not. I'm home alone.
Plus, I've never been a brother and I never will.
Sorry to burst your bubble
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2014, 09:27:23 PM »
Are not. I'm home alone.
Plus, I've never been a brother and I never will.
Sorry to burst your bubble

Well, I will never be your brother either.  I'm sorry you don't have brothers.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2014, 09:28:18 PM »
Well, I will never be your brother either.  I'm sorry you don't have brothers.
I have brothers. But I am not one.
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2014, 09:32:04 PM »
I have brothers. But I am not one.

oh!

You're one of "them."

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2014, 09:32:44 PM »
oh!

You're one of "them."

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Sorry for not making it more clear in my username!
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2014, 09:42:36 PM »
Sorry for not making it more clear in my username!
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2014, 09:46:29 PM »
building the panels is like spinning the strings for tzitzis. there's still plenty of work putting them together. Also you live with the mistakes for the life of the sukkah.
Good point. I'm rethinking my strategy. Henche's instructions are very clear but it does seem like it will be very heavy. I'm probably going to email the people from incidas link and ask them about modifying there design.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2014, 09:50:50 PM »
My father did the following:
My grandfather built a very similar sukkah in 1966. He used it until several years ago when they started going to EY.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2014, 09:53:43 PM »
My grandfather built a very similar sukkah in 1966. He used it until several years ago when they started going to EY.

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ETA: I mean aunt.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #33 on: August 28, 2014, 09:54:39 PM »
I'm your uncle!
I don't have any. Are you sure you're not schizophrenic? :P
I'm your uncle!

ETA: I mean aunt.
Hmmm...

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #34 on: August 28, 2014, 09:57:42 PM »
Good point. I'm rethinking my strategy. Henche's instructions are very clear but it does seem like it will be very heavy. I'm probably going to email the people from incidas link and ask them about modifying there design.
Use 2x3s or even 2x2s and use 1/4 inch panels. No need for larger.
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #35 on: August 28, 2014, 09:59:42 PM »
Use 2x3s or even 2x2s and use 1/4 inch panels. No need for larger.
2x2 might make it hard to drill holes for pins or weaken the wood too much and cause splits. Thoughts?

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #36 on: August 28, 2014, 09:59:53 PM »
Good point. I'm rethinking my strategy. Henche's instructions are very clear but it does seem like it will be very heavy. I'm probably going to email the people from incidas link and ask them about modifying there design.

i use that sukkah project sukkah and am very happy with it.  The instructions are very straightforward and easy to follow.  They send you a box with all the braces and screws and then you go out and buy the lumber, lattice, zip ties  and schach.  I have a friend who bought the braces himself and he told me that it cost the same amount from lowes I.e. He wasn't saving anything by not going through them.

Keep in mind I live in Florida and lattice is perfect for my walls.  Would you prefer panels up north?

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #37 on: August 28, 2014, 10:07:53 PM »
i use that sukkah project sukkah and am very happy with it.  The instructions are very straightforward and easy to follow.  They send you a box with all the braces and screws and then you go out and buy the lumber, lattice, zip ties  and schach.  I have a friend who bought the braces himself and he told me that it cost the same amount from lowes I.e. He wasn't saving anything by not going through them.

Keep in mind I live in Florida and lattice is perfect for my walls.  Would you prefer panels up north?
I would want panels and a fourth wall with doors.

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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #38 on: August 28, 2014, 10:12:07 PM »
2x2 might make it hard to drill holes for pins or weaken the wood too much and cause splits. Thoughts?
the night panels are with 2x2s
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Re: Building a Sukkah
« Reply #39 on: August 28, 2014, 10:31:34 PM »
Use 2x3s or even 2x2s and use 1/4 inch panels. No need for larger.
the lumber yards use 3 2x3's (top, middle, & bottom) and 2x2's on the sides.
Also 2x8 panels are easier to handle and store than 4x8