If you're building your own Sukkah, here are the basic materials you will need:
The Walls: The walls of a Sukkah can be made of any material, provided that they are sturdy enough that they do not move in a normal wind. You can use wood, plywood or fiberglass panels, waterproof fabrics attached to a metal frame, etc. You can also use pre-existing walls (i.e, the exterior walls of your home or garage) as one or more of the your Sukkah walls.
The Roof Covering: The Sukkah needs to be covered with sechach--raw, unfinished vegetable matter. Common Sukkah roof-coverings are: bamboo poles, evergreen branches, reeds, corn stalks, narrow strips (1x1 or 1x2) of unfinished lumber, or special sechach mats. (For more on the sechach see Basic Sukkah Requirements below.)
You may also need some plain, unfinished wood beams to construct a framework on which to lay the sechach.
Lighting (optional): If you'd like to set up a lighting system and your Sukkah is built close to an outlet, purchase a light-bulb with a rain protection cover and electrical cord.
Chairs and a table: Remember, you will be taking all your meals in the Sukkah for the duration of the festival. Plus, it is a special mitzvah to invite guests to share your Sukkah. Try to provide ample space and seating for everyone.
Decorations: Many communities decorate the Sukkah with colorful posters depicting holiday themes on the walls or by hanging fresh fruits or other decorations from the sechach beams. The Chabad custom is not to decorate the Sukkah, as the Sukkah itself is considered to be an object of beauty.
