Our work in Oxford
We have completed 3 roofs in Oxford. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 14 miles from Bethel.
The town runs to 32.7 square miles, in New Haven County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Bowers Hill, Quaker Farms and Riverside. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Oxford roof
The state assigns Oxford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph — 93 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. That places Oxford mid-range for the state, with 147 municipalities at or above it. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
The code assigns Oxford a ground snow load of 30 psf. Baseline loading for the state, which puts the emphasis on eave detailing rather than on structure.
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 Oxford
Oxford issues roofing permits through its building department. Auggie Roma is listed as the building official. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 203-828-6511. Written questions go to bldgoff@oxford-ct.gov. We pull the permit as part of the job. No homeowner should be asked to pull their own roofing permit by a contractor working on their house.
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 Oxford compares with the towns around it
Oxford shares its design wind figure with all 8 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. Oxford | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Falls | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Middlebury | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | New Haven |
| Monroe | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Naugatuck | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Newtown | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Seymour | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Shelton | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Southbury | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | New Haven |
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Common questions about roofing in Oxford
How many nails per shingle should be used in Oxford?
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 Oxford before?
Yes. Our records show 3 completed roofs in Oxford. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a Oxford 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 Oxford, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Oxford have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Oxford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Oxford?
Yes. A roof replacement in Oxford requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 203-828-6511 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Oxford?
Auggie Roma is the building official on record for Oxford, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
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.