Our work in Scotland
No completed jobs in Scotland yet — said plainly, because the alternative is implying something that is not true. It is 71 miles from Bethel, comfortably within where we work.
The town runs to 18.6 square miles, in Windham County.
Design criteria for a Scotland roof
For Scotland, the governing figure is an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph (97 mph nominal), straight out of Appendix AY of the 2022 state code. 51 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. 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 Scotland 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
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 Scotland
Roofing work in Scotland is permitted through the town's building department. That office is headed by Jason Nowosad. It is a part-time office. That is not a criticism, it is a scheduling fact: we confirm inspection availability before we open a roof here. The published number is 860-428-2954. Written questions go to buildingclerk@scotlandct.org. 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 Scotland compares with the towns around it
Scotland shares its design wind figure with all 6 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. Scotland | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
| Chaplin | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Franklin | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Hampton | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Sprague | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Windham | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
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Common questions about roofing in Scotland
Is ice barrier required on a Scotland 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 Scotland, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Scotland have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Scotland an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Scotland?
Yes. A roof replacement in Scotland requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-428-2954 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Scotland?
Jason Nowosad is the building official on record for Scotland, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Scotland?
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.