The Roof

To be a kosher Sukkah, the roof must be made of a material that grows from the ground, and it must be sparse enough that some light can show through it. I used bamboo matting that is sold for this purpose, because it is easy to work with, though not cheap. To cover my 12' x 8' Sukkah, I used two 8'x6' mats.

These mats can be obtained from your local Sukkot supplier (ask your local Rabbi).


I attached the bamboo mats to the roof beams with cooking twine (it is what I had on hand).