Our work in Stonington
We have not completed a job in Stonington itself. We would rather say that plainly than imply otherwise. The town is 77 miles from our base in Bethel and well inside our normal working radius.
Stonington covers 38.6 square miles in New London County. It is one of Connecticut's 24 shoreline municipalities. Salt air is hard on fasteners and on the metal at valleys, drip edge and flashing, which is why we specify stainless or heavier coatings nearer the water than we would inland.
Within Stonington we work in Clarks Village, Lords Point, Mystic, Mystic Seaport, Pawcatuck and Wequetequock. 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 Stonington roof
Roofs in Stonington are designed to an ultimate wind speed of 129 mph, which the code expresses as 100 mph nominal. The source is Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. No municipality in Connecticut carries a higher figure. Stonington is the windiest place in the state to put on a roof, and the fastening schedule reflects it. The town is inside the code's hurricane-prone region, which is what triggers the sealed roof deck requirement on a full tear-off.
Snow loading here is 30 psf at grade. The state's floor figure. Ice at the eaves does more damage in towns like this one than weight ever does.
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 Stonington
Stonington issues roofing permits through its building department. Robert Chevalier is listed as the building official. It is a full-time department, which usually makes inspection scheduling simple. The published number is 860-535-5075. Written questions go to rchevalier@stonington-ct.gov. 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 Stonington compares with the towns around it
Stonington carries a higher design wind figure than every town it borders. A roof spec that was correct one town over is not automatically correct here.
| Bordering town | Design wind | vs. Stonington | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 128 mph | -1 | 30 psf | New London |
| Ledyard | 126 mph | -3 | 30 psf | New London |
| North Stonington | 127 mph | -2 | 30 psf | New London |
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Common questions about roofing in Stonington
How many nails per shingle should be used in Stonington?
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 Stonington 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 30 psf ground snow load in Stonington, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Stonington?
Yes. A roof replacement in Stonington requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-535-5075 if you want to confirm anything independently.
What wind speed does a roof in Stonington have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Stonington an ultimate design wind speed of 129 mph. The residential and commercial code tables disagree for this town, so we confirm the governing figure with the building department in writing before material is ordered.
Who is the building official in Stonington?
Robert Chevalier is the building official on record for Stonington, 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.