Our work in Burlington
We have not completed a job in Burlington itself. We would rather say that plainly than imply otherwise. The town is 35 miles from our base in Bethel and well inside our normal working radius.
The town runs to 29.7 square miles, in Hartford County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Lamson Corner and Whigville. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Burlington roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Burlington at an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 93 mph. 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 Burlington 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.
On nailing, be careful who you believe. Connecticut's code minimum is four nails per shingle. Six is what the shingle manufacturers require to keep a wind warranty in force, and six is what we install — but that is a manufacturer requirement, not a code requirement. A contractor telling you the code demands six is either mistaken or selling.
Permits and inspections in Burlington
Permits for roof work in Burlington go through the town building department. That office is headed by Lawrence Farrell. It is a full-time department, which usually makes inspection scheduling simple. The published number is 860-673-6789 x6. Written questions go to buildingofficial@burlingtonct.us. 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 Burlington compares with the towns around it
Burlington carries a higher design wind figure than every town it borders. A roof spec that was correct one town over is not automatically correct here.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Burlington | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Bristol | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Canton | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Farmington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Harwinton | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Litchfield |
| New Hartford | 115 mph | -5 | 35 psf | Litchfield |
| Plymouth | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Litchfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Burlington
What wind speed does a roof in Burlington have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Burlington 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 Burlington?
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 Burlington?
Yes. A roof replacement in Burlington requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-673-6789 x6 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Burlington?
Lawrence Farrell is the building official on record for Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, that detail is doing real work.
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.