Our work in Avon
We have completed 6 roofs in Avon. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 40 miles from Bethel.
Avon covers 23.2 square miles in Hartford County.
Within Avon we work in Alsop Corner, Avon Park North, Avon Park South, Cherry Park, Huckleberry Hills Trails, Lovely Street, Old Avon Village and West Avon. Housing stock varies enough inside one Connecticut town that the right roof in one neighbourhood is not automatically right three miles away.
Design criteria for a Avon roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Avon at an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 93 mph. That places Avon mid-range for the state, with 147 municipalities at or above it. It also falls within the hurricane-prone region, so a full tear-off here brings the sealed roof deck requirement with it.
Snow loading here is 35 psf at grade. Above the state baseline, which matters most where snow collects — valleys, dormer sides, and anywhere a roof steps down.
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.
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 Avon
Permits for roof work in Avon go through the town building department. That office is headed by Chris Szylobryt. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-409-4370. Written questions go to cszylobryt@avonct.gov. We pull the permit ourselves. If a roofer asks you to pull it in your own name, that is a reason to stop and ask why.
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 Avon compares with the towns around it
Avon shares its design wind figure with all 6 of its neighbours, so specifications carry across these town lines cleanly. The permit process does not — each town runs its own.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Avon | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Burlington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Canton | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Farmington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Simsbury | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| West Hartford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
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Common questions about roofing in Avon
Have you worked in Avon before?
Yes. Our records show 6 completed roofs in Avon. That count comes from our own job history.
Who is the building official in Avon?
Chris Szylobryt is the building official on record for Avon, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Is ice barrier required on a Avon 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 Avon, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Avon?
Yes. A roof replacement in Avon requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-409-4370 if you want to confirm anything independently.
What wind speed does a roof in Avon have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Avon an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Avon?
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.
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.