Tying the S'chach with Zip Ties
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Question
Is it permissible to tie the s'chach with zip ties?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
Ideally, one should avoid this if it secures the s'chach against a common wind. If necessary, one can purchase kosher strings for tying the s'chach (natural string that is also kosher for use in s'chach).
If the tying is only needed due to fear of an uncommon wind, it is permitted.
However, in any case, the sukkah is kosher post facto. Moreover, if you cannot obtain anything else and there is a concern that the wind will blow away the s'chach, it is considered post facto.
Source
Mishnah Berurah (Siman 629, S.K. 26) advises avoiding tying the s'chach with ropes that can become impure due to strengthening.
See also Mishnah Berurah (Siman 629, S.K. 22; Siman 630, S.K. 59) that this is only ideally, but if there is no other option, it is permitted.