Our work in Hebron
Hebron is not yet on our completed-jobs list. It is 56 miles from our Bethel base, which is well inside the area we cover.
Hebron covers 36.9 square miles in Tolland County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Amston, Gilead and Hope Valley. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Hebron roof
Roofs in Hebron are designed to an ultimate wind speed of 125 mph, which the code expresses as 97 mph nominal. The source is Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. That places Hebron 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 Hebron 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.
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 Hebron
Hebron issues roofing permits through its building department. That office is headed by Scott R. Phelps. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-228-5971 x142. Written questions go to buildingofficial@hebronct.com. 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 Hebron compares with the towns around it
Hebron 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. Hebron | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | 120 mph | -5 | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Bolton | 120 mph | -5 | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Colchester | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Columbia | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Glastonbury | 120 mph | -5 | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Lebanon | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Marlborough | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
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Common questions about roofing in Hebron
How many nails per shingle should be used in Hebron?
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.
Who is the building official in Hebron?
Scott R. Phelps is the building official on record for Hebron, 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 Hebron?
Yes. A roof replacement in Hebron requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-228-5971 x142 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Is ice barrier required on a Hebron 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 Hebron, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Hebron have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Hebron 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.