Our work in Windham
We have completed 3 roofs in Windham. That figure comes from our own job records rather than an estimate, and it moves as we work. The town is 68 miles from Bethel.
The town runs to 26.8 square miles, in Windham County.
Within Windham we work in Johnson Park, North Windham, South Windham and Willimantic. 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 Windham roof
For Windham, the governing figure is an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph (97 mph nominal), straight out of Appendix AY of the 2022 state code. 51 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. It also falls within the hurricane-prone region, so a full tear-off here brings the sealed roof deck requirement with it.
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
Two Connecticut amendments matter on almost every job. The first is statewide ice barrier, R905.1.2: from the lowest edge of the roof to a point 24 inches or more inside the exterior wall line, measured on the slope. On a shallow pitch that is a surprising amount of membrane. The second is R905.1.1, the sealed roof deck rule, which has an exception for lumber sheathing of less than 3 inches nominal width — common on older housing stock here.
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 Windham
Permits for roof work in Windham go through the town building department. Glenn T. Setzler is listed as the building official. Full-time staffing means inspections here rarely become the bottleneck. The published number is 860-684-1775. Written questions go to gsetzler@windhamct.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 Windham compares with the towns around it
Windham 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. Windham | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplin | 125 mph | same | 35 psf | Windham |
| Columbia | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Coventry | 120 mph | -5 | 30 psf | Tolland |
| Franklin | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Lebanon | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | New London |
| Mansfield | 120 mph | -5 | 35 psf | Tolland |
| Scotland | 125 mph | same | 30 psf | Windham |
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Common questions about roofing in Windham
Who is the building official in Windham?
Glenn T. Setzler is the building official on record for Windham, per the State of Connecticut list of municipal building officials. Staffing changes — confirm with the town before relying on it.
Have you worked in Windham before?
Yes. Our records show 3 completed roofs in Windham. That count comes from our own job history.
How many nails per shingle should be used in Windham?
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 Windham 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 Windham, that detail is doing real work.
What wind speed does a roof in Windham have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Windham an ultimate design wind speed of 125 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Windham?
Yes. A roof replacement in Windham 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.
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.