Our work in Madison
We have completed 2 roofs in Madison. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 40 miles from Bethel.
Madison covers 36.1 square miles in New Haven County. Shoreline exposure changes the metal. On the 24 coastal towns, including this one, we upgrade fasteners and flashing rather than use the inland default.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include East River, Madison Center, Middle Beach, North Madison, Rockland and Seaview Beach. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Madison roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Madison at an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 97 mph. That places Madison 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.
The code assigns Madison a ground snow load of 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
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 Madison
Roofing work in Madison is permitted through the town's building department. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. Written questions go to lunnt@madisonct.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 Madison compares with the towns around it
Madison 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. Madison | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Middlesex |
| Durham | 120 mph | -5 | 30 psf | Middlesex |
| Guilford | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Killingworth | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Middlesex |
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Common questions about roofing in Madison
Have you worked in Madison before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Madison. That count comes from our own job history.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Madison?
Yes. A roof replacement in Madison requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. Confirm current requirements with the town building department if you want to check independently.
What wind speed does a roof in Madison have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison, that detail is doing real work.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Madison?
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.
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.