Our work in Sterling
Sterling is not yet on our completed-jobs list. It is 85 miles from our Bethel base, which is well inside the area we cover.
The town runs to 27.2 square miles, in Windham County.
Sterling takes in Ekonk and Oneco. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a Sterling roof
Roofs in Sterling are designed to an ultimate wind speed of 125 mph, which the code expresses as 97 mph nominal. The source is Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. Statewide, 51 municipalities carry an equal or higher rating. 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. It is a middle figure for Connecticut, and the practical effect is concentrated at the details rather than the field.
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.
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 Sterling
Roofing work in Sterling is permitted through the town's building department. The building official on record is Kyle Collins. Full-time staffing means inspections here rarely become the bottleneck. The published number is 860564-2904. Written questions go to kcollins@sterlingct.us. 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 Sterling compares with the towns around it
Sterling 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. Sterling | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingly | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Plainfield | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
| Voluntown | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
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Common questions about roofing in Sterling
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Sterling?
Yes. A roof replacement in Sterling requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860564-2904 if you want to confirm anything independently.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Sterling?
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 Sterling have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Sterling an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Is ice barrier required on a Sterling 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 Sterling, that detail is doing real work.
Who is the building official in Sterling?
Kyle Collins is the building official on record for Sterling, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
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.