Our work in Somers
We have not completed a job in Somers itself. We would rather say that plainly than imply otherwise. The town is 65 miles from our base in Bethel and well inside our normal working radius.
Somers covers 28.5 square miles in Tolland County.
Within Somers we work in North Somers and Somersville. 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 Somers roof
Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code puts Somers at an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph, a nominal design wind speed of 93 mph. That places Somers 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.
Snow loading here is 35 psf at grade. Above the state baseline, which matters most where snow collects — valleys, dormer sides, and anywhere a roof steps down.
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 Somers
Roofing work in Somers is permitted through the town's building department. The building official on record is Michael Anthony. Full-time staffing means inspections here rarely become the bottleneck. The published number is 860-763-8215. Written questions go to buildingofficial@somersct.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 Somers compares with the towns around it
Somers 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. Somers | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
| Enfield | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Stafford | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
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Common questions about roofing in Somers
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Somers?
Yes. A roof replacement in Somers requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-763-8215 if you want to confirm anything independently.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Somers?
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 Somers?
Michael Anthony is the building official on record for Somers, 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 Somers 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 Somers, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Somers have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Somers an ultimate design wind speed of 120 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.