Our work in Sherman
4 completed roofs in Sherman to date, counted from our own records. Sherman sits 15 miles from our Bethel base.
Sherman covers 21.9 square miles in Fairfield County.
Within Sherman we work in Atchison Cove and Lakeside Woods. Housing stock varies enough inside one Connecticut town that the right roof in one neighbourhood is not automatically right three miles away.
Design criteria for a Sherman roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Sherman at an ultimate design wind speed of 115 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 89 mph. With 168 towns rated equal or higher, this is the calmer end of Connecticut. That changes the nail count required, not whether nails matter. Being outside the hurricane-prone region, this town does not pick up the sealed roof deck requirement.
Ground snow load in Sherman is 35 psf. Above the state baseline, which matters most where snow collects — valleys, dormer sides, and anywhere a roof steps down.
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.
The six-nail question comes up constantly. Code minimum in Connecticut is four nails per shingle. Manufacturers require six to honor their wind warranty. We install six. Both facts are true at the same time, and anyone presenting six as a code requirement has it wrong.
Permits and inspections in Sherman
Permits for roof work in Sherman go through the town building department. Bill Murphy is listed as the building official. The office is staffed part-time, which is worth planning around — inspection windows are narrower than in a full-time department, and a tear-off scheduled without checking availability can sit open longer than anyone wants. The published number is 860-516-7143. Written questions go to bmurphy@townofshermanct.org. We pull the permit ourselves. If a roofer asks you to pull it in your own name, that is a reason to stop and ask why.
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 Sherman compares with the towns around it
Sherman shares its design wind figure with all 3 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. Sherman | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 115 mph | same | 40 psf | Litchfield |
| New Fairfield | 115 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| New Milford | 115 mph | same | 35 psf | Litchfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Sherman
Who is the building official in Sherman?
Bill Murphy is the building official on record for Sherman, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Is ice barrier required on a Sherman 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 Sherman, that detail is doing real work.
Have you worked in Sherman before?
Yes. Our records show 4 completed roofs in Sherman. That count comes from our own job history.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Sherman?
Yes. A roof replacement in Sherman requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-516-7143 if you want to confirm anything independently.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Sherman?
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 Sherman have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Sherman 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.