Our work in Redding
5 completed roofs in Redding to date, counted from our own records. Redding sits 5 miles from our Bethel base.
Redding is a 31.5-square-mile municipality in Fairfield County.
Redding takes in Boston, Five Points, Lonetown, Redding Center, Redding Ridge, Sanfordtown, Topstone and West Redding. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a Redding roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Redding at an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 93 mph. That places Redding mid-range for the state, with 147 municipalities at or above it. It also falls within the hurricane-prone region, so a full tear-off here brings the sealed roof deck requirement with it.
The code assigns Redding a ground snow load of 30 psf. The state's floor figure. Ice at the eaves does more damage in towns like this one than weight ever does.
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.
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 Redding
Roofing work in Redding is permitted through the town's building department. The building official on record is Shaun Donnelly. It is a full-time department, which usually makes inspection scheduling simple. The published number is 203-938-2558. Written questions go to sdonnelly@townofreddingct.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 Redding compares with the towns around it
Redding 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. Redding | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Danbury | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Easton | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Newtown | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Ridgefield | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Weston | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Wilton | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Redding
Have you worked in Redding before?
Yes. Our records show 5 completed roofs in Redding. That count comes from our own job history.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Redding?
Yes. A roof replacement in Redding requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 203-938-2558 if you want to confirm anything independently.
What wind speed does a roof in Redding have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Redding an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Is ice barrier required on a Redding 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 Redding, that detail is doing real work.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Redding?
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 Redding?
Shaun Donnelly is the building official on record for Redding, 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.