Our work in Stafford
No completed jobs in Stafford yet — said plainly, because the alternative is implying something that is not true. It is 70 miles from Bethel, comfortably within where we work.
The town runs to 58.0 square miles, in Tolland County.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Ellithorpe, Hydeville, Lake View Terrace, Orcutts, Stafford Springs, Staffordville and West Stafford. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Stafford roof
The state assigns Stafford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph — 93 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. 147 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. The town is inside the code's hurricane-prone region, which is what triggers the sealed roof deck requirement on a full tear-off.
Ground snow load in Stafford is 35 psf. That is above the statewide floor. In practice it shows up as drift at valleys and behind dormers rather than as trouble across an open field of shingles.
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.
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 Stafford
Permits for roof work in Stafford go through the town building department. Springs Glenn T. Setzler is listed as the building official. The published number is 860-684-1775. Written questions go to buildingofficial@staffordct.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 Stafford compares with the towns around it
Stafford 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. Stafford | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
| Somers | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
| Union | 120 mph | same | 40 psf | Tolland |
| Willington | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Tolland |
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Common questions about roofing in Stafford
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Stafford?
Yes. A roof replacement in Stafford requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-684-1775 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Stafford?
Springs Glenn T. Setzler is the building official on record for Stafford, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
What wind speed does a roof in Stafford have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Stafford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Stafford?
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.
Is ice barrier required on a Stafford 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 Stafford, that detail is doing real work.
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.