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http://www.sensiblesukkah.com/
http://www.leiterssukkah.com/
http://sukkah.com/
http://www.sukkahdepot.com/
http://www.sukkot.com/
http://www.sukkahrentals.com/
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Wood
Pros: Cheap
         Easy to change shape or size as your needs for space change
         DIY - most people would be able to build it from scratch or make modifications (e.g. add windows)
         Can be converted to chazzon ish (replace metal screws with peg screws)
         Can integrate a schlock to the structure
Cons: Heavy, Can warp over time. (note: if you use enough fasteners and are also careful to assemble it balanced this can be minimized)
         Needs lots of storage space

Fiberglass
Pros: Easy Setup (on level ground)
         Length/width is reconfigurable (you just need to buy a few 2x4 beams if you change layout)
Cons: Expensive
         Greenhouse effect on hot days (need to budget for several open/shut windows)
         Connection threads can become bent even with proper storage (need to budget for the odd panel replacement here and there)
         Can Crack or Break

Canvas
Pros: Setup in minutes
Cons: Not accepted by all poskim
         Poor protection from cold Weather
         Wind Can be bothersome.


SUPER CHEAP DIY SUKKAH
http://diysukkah.twinkel.me/

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #100 on: October 05, 2014, 11:03:58 AM »
thanks.. The eBay one I posted is around/$65 . anything in that range?
For a secondhand piece that you pickup from someone's garage in the UK...good luck.
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #101 on: October 05, 2014, 07:10:33 PM »
Which brand of Schach mats will alt the longest

Seems there are 3 or 4 choices (aside from Home Depot)

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #102 on: October 06, 2014, 11:27:41 AM »
I'm looking to heat my succah. Are there any safe solutions? I don't have a shlak..
How about this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004W7SIUG/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1412510457&sr=1-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Or http://m.target.com/p/garden-sun-stainless-steel-tabletop-propane-patio-heater/-/A-10054686?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=10054686&CPNG=Patio+Garden&kpid=10054686&LID=33pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=10054686&kpid=10054686&gclid=CjwKEAjw2MOhBRCq-Nr87_j-lDASJAAl4FNhIUczIcBfLOmmGwicM2okTMSD5yes-N-AF8cL2JXjIxoC4r_w_wcB




ETA this looks best, how can I get in the us at a normal price? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/261600194369
Hmm... a heater would probably be a good idea, especially this year. But it'll probably make it way too hot during the day. Now if you can find an outdoor heater that you can attach a timer to (ie electric) and/or one with a built in thermostat, then you'd be sitting pretty.

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #103 on: October 06, 2014, 12:08:02 PM »
Hmm... a heater would probably be a good idea, especially this year. But it'll probably make it way too hot during the day. Now if you can find an outdoor heater that you can attach a timer to (ie electric) and/or one with a built in thermostat, then you'd be sitting pretty.
here you go!
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #104 on: October 06, 2014, 12:14:22 PM »
Best sukkah is indoor :)

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #105 on: October 06, 2014, 12:17:07 PM »
Best sukkah is indoor :)
Best sukkah::Indoor sukkah
Best matzah::Challah
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #106 on: October 06, 2014, 12:23:34 PM »
Best sukkah::Indoor sukkah
Best matzah::Challah
(Well how about Chabad doesent sleep in the Sukkah even though the Torah says Teishvu K'ein Toduru?) Myself and most people in monsey have indoor Sukkos. If you have a outdoor Sukka and its freezing and rainy and uncomfortable, thats not a Simchas Yom Tov!

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #107 on: October 06, 2014, 12:28:08 PM »
Dunno, never actually seen an indoor sukkah.

But if we just go by simchas yom tov as what's personally simcha, eating matzah would be off for me.  That stuff rips up my stomach to shreds.
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #108 on: October 06, 2014, 12:32:17 PM »
Dunno, never actually seen an indoor sukkah.

But if we just go by simchas yom tov as what's personally simcha, eating matzah would be off for me.  That stuff rips up my stomach to shreds.
In Chabad where machine Matzohs and sleeping indoor is not a problem, you cant complain ;)

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #109 on: October 06, 2014, 12:34:32 PM »
In Chabad where machine Matzohs and sleeping indoor is not a problem, you cant complain ;)
Implying that hand Matzah tastes better?! Where did you land from?

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #110 on: October 06, 2014, 12:39:37 PM »
In Chabad where machine Matzohs and sleeping indoor is not a problem, you cant complain ;)
Another chabad hater, yay  ::)
Maybe have a DO with all of the others and laugh at stupid jokes like the closest religion to judaism?

Chabad is vehemently against eating machine matzah at any point during Pesach.
And you can search for the forums for the explanation on sleeping. Not that I know of a single person in CLE that sleeps in their sukkah anyway.
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #111 on: October 06, 2014, 12:39:58 PM »
Implying that hand Matzah tastes better?! Where did you land from?
Read again. We're going off topic...

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #112 on: October 06, 2014, 12:44:28 PM »
Another chabad hater, yay  ::)
Maybe have a DO with all of the others and laugh at stupid jokes like the closest religion to judaism?

Chabad is vehemently against eating machine matzah at any point during Pesach.
And you can search for the forums for the explanation on sleeping. Not that I know of a single person in CLE that sleeps in their sukkah anyway.
I hate Chabad? I dont hate any jew! Me neither dont sleep in Sukkah only first night, cuz i want to have a simchas yom yov.
Can i invite you to my indoor sukkah for a chal hamoad day? I have a16x28 indoor sukkah and a 14 feet high roof (schach)

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #113 on: October 06, 2014, 12:46:01 PM »
I hate Chabad? I dont hate any jew! Me neither dont sleep in Sukkah only first night, cuz i want to have a simchas yom yov.
Can i invite you to my indoor sukkah for a chal hamoad day? I have a16x28 indoor sukkah and a 14 feet high roof (schach)
howbout some pics of this succah. sounds like a room with a retractable roof

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #114 on: October 06, 2014, 12:51:40 PM »
Exactly and i also put curtains (plain white) on all 4 walls from top to bottom so it feels like sukkos. When it will be ready (now we are hanging up all noy sukkah) i might post a pic of it including the 4x4 feet fruit chandelier.

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #115 on: October 06, 2014, 01:17:52 PM »
Dunno, never actually seen an indoor sukkah.


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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #116 on: October 06, 2014, 01:18:21 PM »
Exactly and i also put curtains (plain white) on all 4 walls from top to bottom so it feels like sukkos. When it will be ready (now we are hanging up all noy sukkah) i might post a pic of it including the 4x4 feet fruit chandelier.
Wow. How much does a 16x28 retractable roof cost?

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #117 on: October 06, 2014, 01:21:10 PM »
Wow. How much does a 16x28 retractable roof cost?
How does it retract anyway?
Never has issues with snow buildup?

OT, but it would be really cool to build a pool with a retractable roof.
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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #118 on: October 06, 2014, 01:23:56 PM »
Most succas in the UK are indoors with retractable fiberglass.... If you use "wood wool" as sechach you wouldn't even know you are in a succa..

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Re: Best Sukkah?
« Reply #119 on: October 06, 2014, 01:24:08 PM »
How does it retract anyway?
Never has issues with snow buildup?

OT, but it would be really cool to build a pool with a retractable roof.
There are plenty of companies that do it, GIYF. I looked into it briefly when 2 of the houses we were looking at came with a pool (why would anyone in YYZ have an outdoor pool?)
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