No sukkah kit — ours or anyone's — is engineered to withstand high winds, heavy rain, or snow. That is the nature of the thing.

Anchor the frame with the stakes and tie-downs supplied. If serious weather is forecast during Yom Tov, take the walls down or dismantle the sukkah. We are not responsible for damage caused by weather to a sukkah left standing through it.

Never stack mats on top of each other outdoors. Trapped moisture between two mats is what causes mildew, and it is the single most common way a mat is ruined.

At the end of Sukkot, let the mat dry completely before you roll it. Storing a damp mat means opening a mouldy one next year. Stored dry, a good mat lasts many seasons.

Wipe wall panels with a damp cloth and let them dry fully before packing. Fold them loosely rather than creasing along the same lines each year.

Check connectors as you dismantle. If one is cracked, order the replacement in the spring rather than discovering it the day before Sukkot.