Our work in Stratford
3 completed roofs in Stratford to date, counted from our own records. Stratford sits 18 miles from our Bethel base.
Stratford is a 17.5-square-mile municipality in Fairfield 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.
Neighbourhoods and villages here include Johnsons Corner, Lordship, Oronoque, Oronoque Hills North, Oronoque Hills South, Pecks Mill, Putney and Stratford Downtown. What is on the roofs differs across them, and so does what should go back on.
Design criteria for a Stratford roof
For Stratford, the governing figure is an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph (93 mph nominal), straight out of Appendix AY of the 2022 state code. Statewide, 147 municipalities carry an equal or higher rating. 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 Stratford is 30 psf. That is Connecticut's baseline. Here the practical enemy is usually ice damming at the eaves rather than structural load.
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 Stratford
Stratford issues roofing permits through its building department. That office is headed by Brian Donovan. Full-time staffing means inspections here rarely become the bottleneck. The published number is 203-385-4010. Written questions go to bdonovan@townofstratford.com. 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 Stratford compares with the towns around it
Stratford 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. Stratford | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Milford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | New Haven |
| Shelton | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
| Trumbull | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Fairfield |
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Common questions about roofing in Stratford
How many nails per shingle should be used in Stratford?
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 Stratford have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Stratford an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Have you worked in Stratford before?
Yes. Our records show 3 completed roofs in Stratford. That count comes from our own job history.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Stratford?
Yes. A roof replacement in Stratford requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 203-385-4010 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Stratford?
Brian Donovan is the building official on record for Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford, 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.