Our work in Ashford
2 completed roofs in Ashford to date, counted from our own records. Ashford sits 73 miles from our Bethel base.
Ashford is a 38.8-square-mile municipality in Windham County.
Ashford takes in Lake Chaffee, Warrenville, West Ashford and Westford. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a Ashford roof
For Ashford, the governing figure is an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph (93 mph nominal), straight out of Appendix AY of the 2022 state code. 147 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
Ground snow load in Ashford is 35 psf. Above the state baseline, which matters most where snow collects — valleys, dormer sides, and anywhere a roof steps down.
Connecticut amendments that apply here
The state changes the model code in two places worth knowing about. R905.1.2 requires ice barrier everywhere in Connecticut, extending at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line as measured up the slope. And R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck amendment, does not apply over narrow lumber sheathing — under 3 inches nominal — which is exactly what many pre-1950 houses in this state have.
The six-nail question comes up constantly. Code minimum in Connecticut is four nails per shingle. Manufacturers require six to honor their wind warranty. We install six. Both facts are true at the same time, and anyone presenting six as a code requirement has it wrong.
Permits and inspections in Ashford
Permits for roof work in Ashford go through the town building department. The building official on record is Rich McKinnon. The office is staffed part-time, which is worth planning around — inspection windows are narrower than in a full-time department, and a tear-off scheduled without checking availability can sit open longer than anyone wants. The published number is 860-487-4404. 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 Ashford compares with the towns around it
Every town Ashford 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. Ashford | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplin | 125 mph | +5 | 35 psf | Windham |
| Eastford | 120 mph | same | 40 psf | Windham |
| Mansfield | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
| Union | 120 mph | same | 40 psf | Tolland |
| Willington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
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Common questions about roofing in Ashford
How many nails per shingle should be used in Ashford?
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.
Is ice barrier required on a Ashford 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 35 psf ground snow load in Ashford, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Ashford have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Ashford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Have you worked in Ashford before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Ashford. That count comes from our own job history.
Who is the building official in Ashford?
Rich McKinnon is the building official on record for Ashford, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Ashford?
Yes. A roof replacement in Ashford requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-487-4404 if you want to confirm anything independently.
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.