Our work in Brooklyn
No completed jobs in Brooklyn yet — said plainly, because the alternative is implying something that is not true. It is 80 miles from Bethel, comfortably within where we work.
Brooklyn is a 29.1-square-mile municipality in Windham County.
Within Brooklyn we work in East Brooklyn, Quebec, Stetson Corner and West Wauregan. 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 Brooklyn roof
The state assigns Brooklyn an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph — 97 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. That places Brooklyn mid-range for the state, with 51 municipalities at or above it. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
Ground snow load in Brooklyn 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
Connecticut amends the international code on two points that touch nearly every roof we do. Ice barrier is required statewide under R905.1.2, running from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line — measured along the slope, so a low-pitch roof needs more membrane than people expect. The sealed roof deck amendment, R905.1.1, carries an exception: it does not apply over lumber sheathing under 3 inches nominal width, which is what sits under the shingles on a great many pre-1950 Connecticut houses.
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 Brooklyn
Permits for roof work in Brooklyn go through the town building department. That office is headed by John Berard. It is a part-time office. That is not a criticism, it is a scheduling fact: we confirm inspection availability before we open a roof here. The published number is 860-779-3411. Written questions go to buildinglanduse@brooklynschools.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 Brooklyn compares with the towns around it
Brooklyn shares its design wind figure with all 5 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. Brooklyn | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
| Hampton | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Killingly | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Plainfield | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
| Pomfret | 125 mph | same | 40 psf | Windham |
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Common questions about roofing in Brooklyn
Who is the building official in Brooklyn?
John Berard is the building official on record for Brooklyn, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Brooklyn?
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.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Brooklyn?
Yes. A roof replacement in Brooklyn requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-779-3411 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Is ice barrier required on a Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Brooklyn have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Brooklyn 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.