Our work in Clinton
We have completed 2 roofs in Clinton. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 45 miles from Bethel.
Clinton covers 16.2 square miles in Middlesex County. It is one of Connecticut's 24 shoreline municipalities. Salt air is hard on fasteners and on the metal at valleys, drip edge and flashing, which is why we specify stainless or heavier coatings nearer the water than we would inland.
Clinton takes in Clinton Beach, Duck Island Roads, Harbor View, Kelseytown and Ridgewood. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a Clinton roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Clinton at an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 97 mph. 51 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. The town is inside the code's hurricane-prone region, which is what triggers the sealed roof deck requirement on a full tear-off.
Snow loading here is 30 psf at grade. Baseline loading for the state, which puts the emphasis on eave detailing rather than on structure.
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.
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 Clinton
Roofing work in Clinton is permitted through the town's building department. That office is headed by Richard Pleines. It is a full-time department, which usually makes inspection scheduling simple. The published number is 860-669-9118. Written questions go to rpleines@clintonct.org. 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 Clinton compares with the towns around it
Clinton shares its design wind figure with all 3 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. Clinton | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Middlesex |
| Madison | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Westbrook | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Middlesex |
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Common questions about roofing in Clinton
What wind speed does a roof in Clinton have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Clinton an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Is ice barrier required on a Clinton 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 Clinton, that detail is doing real work.
Who is the building official in Clinton?
Richard Pleines is the building official on record for Clinton, 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 Clinton?
Yes. A roof replacement in Clinton requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-669-9118 if you want to confirm anything independently.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Clinton?
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.
Have you worked in Clinton before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Clinton. That count comes from our own job history.
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.