Our work in Sharon
We have completed one roof in Sharon. One job, not a portfolio — we would rather say so than dress it up. The town is 33 miles from our base in Bethel.
The town runs to 58.8 square miles, in Litchfield County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Amenia Union, Ellsworth, Mitcheltown, Mudgetown, Sharon Valley, South Ellsworth and West Woods. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Sharon roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Sharon at an ultimate design wind speed of 115 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 89 mph. 168 municipalities are rated at or above it, so Sharon sits at the sheltered end of the state's wind map. The figure still sets the fastener schedule — it does not remove it. It sits outside the code's hurricane-prone region — the sealed deck requirement does not apply.
Ground snow load in Sharon is 40 psf. That is the top of the state's range. It is the reason we are reluctant to lay new shingles over old in this part of Connecticut — the structure is already carrying more than most of the state.
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 Sharon
Sharon issues roofing permits through its building department. It is a full-time department, which usually makes inspection scheduling simple. The published number is 860-364-0909. Written questions go to landuse@sharonct.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 Sharon compares with the towns around it
Sharon shares its design wind figure with all 4 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. Sharon | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
| Cornwall | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
| Kent | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
| Salisbury | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Sharon
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Sharon?
Yes. A roof replacement in Sharon requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-364-0909 if you want to confirm anything independently.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Sharon?
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 Sharon before?
Yes. Our records show 1 completed roof in Sharon. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a Sharon 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 40 psf ground snow load in Sharon, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Sharon have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Sharon 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.