Our work in Windsor
2 completed roofs in Windsor to date, counted from our own records. Windsor sits 51 miles from our Bethel base.
The town runs to 29.5 square miles, in Hartford County.
Windsor takes in Birchwood, Breakneck, Hayden, Poquonock, Rainbow, Thralltown and Wilson. Age and construction of the housing changes between them, which is why we look before quoting.
Design criteria for a Windsor roof
Roofs in Windsor are designed to an ultimate wind speed of 120 mph, which the code expresses as 93 mph nominal. The source is Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code. Statewide, 147 municipalities carry an equal or higher rating. It also falls within the hurricane-prone region, so a full tear-off here brings the sealed roof deck requirement with it.
Ground snow load in Windsor is 30 psf. 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.
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 Windsor
Roofing work in Windsor is permitted through the town's building department. That office is headed by David Langworthy. The office is staffed full-time, so inspections here are generally straightforward to schedule. The published number is 860-285-1960. Written questions go to langworthy@townofwindsorct.com. 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 Windsor compares with the towns around it
Windsor shares its design wind figure with all 6 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. Windsor | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| East Granby | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| East Windsor | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Hartford | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| South Windsor | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Windsor Locks | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
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Common questions about roofing in Windsor
How many nails per shingle should be used in Windsor?
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.
Who is the building official in Windsor?
David Langworthy is the building official on record for Windsor, 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 Windsor have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Windsor an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Windsor?
Yes. A roof replacement in Windsor requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-285-1960 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Have you worked in Windsor before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Windsor. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a Windsor 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 Windsor, 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.