Our work in Lebanon
No completed jobs in Lebanon yet — said plainly, because the alternative is implying something that is not true. It is 62 miles from Bethel, comfortably within where we work.
Lebanon is a 54.1-square-mile municipality in New London County.
Within Lebanon we work in Avery Corner, Exeter, Liberty Hill, Village Hill and Williams Crossing. 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 Lebanon roof
The state assigns Lebanon an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph — 97 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. That places Lebanon 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.
Snow loading here is 30 psf at grade. 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
Two Connecticut amendments matter on almost every job. The first is statewide ice barrier, R905.1.2: from the lowest edge of the roof to a point 24 inches or more inside the exterior wall line, measured on the slope. On a shallow pitch that is a surprising amount of membrane. The second is R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck rule, which has an exception for lumber sheathing of less than 3 inches nominal width — common on older housing stock here.
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 Lebanon
Lebanon issues roofing permits through its building department. That office is headed by Jason Nowosad. Staffing is part-time, so inspection slots are limited. We book around them rather than hoping. The published number is 860-642-6028. Written questions go to buildingdept@lebanonct.gov. 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 Lebanon compares with the towns around it
Lebanon shares its design wind figure with all 7 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. Lebanon | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozrah | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Colchester | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Columbia | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Franklin | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Hebron | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Salem | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Windham | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
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Common questions about roofing in Lebanon
Who is the building official in Lebanon?
Jason Nowosad is the building official on record for Lebanon, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
What wind speed does a roof in Lebanon have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Lebanon an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Lebanon?
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.
Is ice barrier required on a Lebanon 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 Lebanon, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Lebanon?
Yes. A roof replacement in Lebanon requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-642-6028 if you want to confirm anything independently.
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.