Our work in Windsor Locks
Our records show 2 roofs finished in Windsor Locks. It is 54 miles from Bethel.
Windsor Locks covers 9.0 square miles in Hartford County.
Within Windsor Locks we work in Bull Run Corner and Green Manor Village. 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 Windsor Locks roof
The state assigns Windsor Locks an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph — 93 mph nominal — in Appendix AY of the 2022 Connecticut building code. 147 of Connecticut's 169 municipalities are rated at or above that figure. Because the town sits inside the hurricane-prone region, a tear-off triggers the sealed roof deck rule.
Ground snow load in Windsor Locks is 35 psf. Above the state baseline, which matters most where snow collects — valleys, dormer sides, and anywhere a roof steps down.
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.
Four is code, six is warranty. Connecticut's minimum is four nails per shingle; the shingle manufacturers want six before they will stand behind a wind claim. We use six. What we will not do is tell you the state requires it, because it does not.
Permits and inspections in Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks issues roofing permits through its building department. Locks Mark Doody is listed as the building official. The published number is 860-627-1447. Written questions go to mdoody@wlocks.com. 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 Windsor Locks compares with the towns around it
Windsor Locks shares its design wind figure with all 5 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 Locks | Ground snow | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| East Windsor | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
| Enfield | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Suffield | 120 mph | same | 35 psf | Hartford |
| Windsor | 120 mph | same | 30 psf | Hartford |
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Common questions about roofing in Windsor Locks
How many nails per shingle should be used in Windsor Locks?
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.
Have you worked in Windsor Locks before?
Yes. Our records show 2 completed roofs in Windsor Locks. That count comes from our own job history.
Is ice barrier required on a Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks, that detail is doing real work.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Windsor Locks?
Yes. A roof replacement in Windsor Locks requires a building permit, and we pull it as part of the job. The building department's published number is 860-627-1447 if you want to confirm anything independently.
Who is the building official in Windsor Locks?
Locks Mark Doody is the building official on record for Windsor Locks, 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 Locks have to be designed for?
The 2022 Connecticut State Building Code assigns Windsor Locks an ultimate design wind speed of 120 mph. That figure sets the fastener schedule and the manufacturer wind rating we specify.
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.