Our work in Andover
2 completed roofs in Andover to date, counted from our own records. Andover sits 58 miles from our Bethel base.
The town runs to 15.4 square miles, in Tolland County.
Design criteria for a Andover roof
The state assigns Andover an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph — 93 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. Statewide, 147 municipalities carry an equal or higher rating. The town is inside the code's hurricane-prone region, which is what triggers the sealed roof deck requirement on a full tear-off.
Ground snow load in Andover is 30 psf. Baseline loading for the state, which puts the emphasis on eave detailing rather than on structure.
Connecticut amendments that apply here
Two Connecticut amendments matter on almost every job. The first is statewide ice barrier, R905.1.2: from the lowest edge of the roof to a point 24 inches or more inside the exterior wall line, measured on the slope. On a shallow pitch that is a surprising amount of membrane. The second is R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck rule, which has an exception for lumber sheathing of less than 3 inches nominal width — common on older housing stock here.
Four is code, six is warranty. Connecticut's minimum is four nails per shingle; the shingle manufacturers want six before they will stand behind a wind claim. We use six. What we will not do is tell you the state requires it, because it does not.
Permits and inspections in Andover
Andover issues roofing permits through its building department. The building official on record is Rich McKinnon. Staffing is part-time, so inspection slots are limited. We book around them rather than hoping. The published number is 860-649-8066 x6103. Written questions go to rmckinnon@boltonct.gov. We pull the permit as part of the job. No homeowner should be asked to pull their own roofing permit by a contractor working on their house.
A roof replacement permit in Connecticut is generally issued over the counter or online once the scope is submitted, with an inspection at completion. Where a house sits in a local historic district, or where zoning or health review applies, that approval comes first and can add real time. If your property is affected, we will tell you before the contract is signed rather than after the dumpster arrives.
How Andover compares with the towns around it
Every town Andover borders is rated for equal or stronger wind. Crossing the town line here means a heavier fastening schedule, not a lighter one.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Andover | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Columbia | 125 mph | +5 | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Coventry | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Hebron | 125 mph | +5 | 30 psf | Tolland |
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Common questions about roofing in Andover
Is ice barrier required on a Andover roof?
Yes — Connecticut requires it statewide under code section R905.1.2, running from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line. With a 30 psf ground snow load in Andover, that detail is doing real work.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Andover?
Connecticut's code minimum is four. Shingle manufacturers require six to keep their wind warranty in force, and six is what we install. Six nails is a manufacturer requirement, not a code requirement.
Have you worked in Andover before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Andover. That count comes from our own job history.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Andover?
Yes. A roof replacement in Andover requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-649-8066 x6103 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Andover?
Rich McKinnon is the building official on record for Andover, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
What wind speed does a roof in Andover have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Andover an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Design criteria are taken from Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. Building department details come from the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials, updated 04-06-2026. Municipal staffing and personnel change — confirm current details with the town. Stallion Ridge Exteriors is a service-area business based in Bethel, Connecticut.