Our work in Bozrah
We have completed 2 roofs in Bozrah. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 64 miles from Bethel.
Bozrah covers 20.0 square miles in New London County.
Within Bozrah we work in Bargytown, Fitchville and Gilman. 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 Bozrah roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Bozrah at an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 97 mph. That places Bozrah mid-range for the state, with 51 municipalities at or above it. 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 Bozrah is 30 psf. That is Connecticut's baseline. Here the practical enemy is usually ice damming at the eaves rather than structural load.
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.
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 Bozrah
Bozrah issues roofing permits through its building department. Doug Colter is listed as the building official. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-889-2689 x6. Written questions go to dcolter@seccog.org. Permitting is on us, not on you. A contractor asking a homeowner to pull the roofing permit is shifting liability, and you should treat it that way.
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 Bozrah compares with the towns around it
Bozrah 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. Bozrah | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Franklin | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Lebanon | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Montville | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Norwich | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Salem | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
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Common questions about roofing in Bozrah
Is ice barrier required on a Bozrah 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 Bozrah, that detail is doing real work.
Who is the building official in Bozrah?
Doug Colter is the building official on record for Bozrah, 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 Bozrah?
Yes. A roof replacement in Bozrah requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-889-2689 x6 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Have you worked in Bozrah before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Bozrah. That count comes from our own job history.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Bozrah?
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.
What wind speed does a roof in Bozrah have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Bozrah an ultimate design wind speed of 125 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.