Our work in New Milford
Our records show 4 roofs finished in New Milford. It is 16 miles from Bethel.
New Milford is a 61.6-square-mile municipality in Litchfield County.
New Milford takes in Birch Groves, Candlewood Lake Club, Candlewood Point, Candlewood Springs, Chimney Point, Erickson Corner, Gaylordsville, Hickory Haven, Hurds Corner, Lanesville, Lower Merryall and Merwinsville among others. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a New Milford roof
The state assigns New Milford an ultimate design wind speed of 115 mph — 89 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. New Milford is on the low side of the state range; 168 municipalities carry an equal or higher figure. The town is outside the hurricane-prone region, so the sealed roof deck requirement that governs along the coast is not triggered here.
Ground snow load in New Milford is 35 psf. It is a middle figure for Connecticut, and the practical effect is concentrated at the details rather than the field.
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.
Four is code, six is warranty. Connecticut's minimum is four nails per shingle; the shingle manufacturers want six before they will stand behind a wind claim. We use six. What we will not do is tell you the state requires it, because it does not.
Permits and inspections in New Milford
Roofing work in New Milford is permitted through the town's building department. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-355-6090. Written questions go to jrondini@newmilfordct.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 New Milford compares with the towns around it
Every town New Milford borders is rated for equal or stronger wind. Crossing the town line here means a heavier fastening schedule, not a lighter one.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. New Milford | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 120 mph | +5 | 35 psf | Litchfield |
| Brookfield | 120 mph | +5 | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Kent | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
| New Fairfield | 115 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Roxbury | 120 mph | +5 | 35 psf | Litchfield |
| Sherman | 115 mph | same | 35 psf | Fairfield |
| Washington | 115 mph | same | 35 psf | Litchfield |
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Common questions about roofing in New Milford
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in New Milford?
Yes. A roof replacement in New Milford requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-355-6090 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Have you worked in New Milford before?
Yes. Our records show 4 completed roofs in New Milford. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a New Milford 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 New Milford, that detail is doing real work.
How many nails per shingle should be used in New Milford?
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.
What wind speed does a roof in New Milford have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns New Milford an ultimate design wind speed of 115 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.