Permit
Hughesville’s ordinance decides
The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the borough code office in Hughesville is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Hughesville, PA
Half of the 1,079 homes in Hughesville were built before 1938. The rules below decide how much of the old roof has to come off and what goes under the new one.
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The rules for a reroof in Hughesville
Layers
Two layers means a tear-off
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). 85% of Hughesville’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
Hughesville’s climate table decides
IRC R905.1.2 calls for an ice barrier where Table R301.2 says so; in Pennsylvania the municipality completes that table. Hughesville’s answer is with the borough code office.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Everything else the state requires: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Hughesville
Owners live in 488 of Hughesville’s occupied homes, or 46%. By year built, 55% before 1940, 70% before 1960, 85% before 1980; 6% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 57% detached houses, 3% attached single-family houses (rowhouses, twins and townhouses), 24% buildings of two to four units.
On a house built before 1940, ask what the deck is (boards or plywood) and whether slate sits under the later layers: slate can’t be roofed over.
Of the 26 Lycoming County municipalities on this site, Hughesville has the 5th largest share of homes built before 1980: 85%, against a county range of 42% to 93%.
Hughesville and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughesville | 1938 | 85% | 46% | 3% | 8 |
| Wolf | 1979 | 54% | 90% | 4% | 9 |
| Muncy Creek | 1975 | 62% | 78% | 1% | 10 |
| Muncy Borough | 1938 | 86% | 71% | 3% | 10 |
| Muncy Township | 1978 | 53% | 73% | 6% | 9 |
| Moreland | 1984 | 44% | 94% | 0% | 8 |
Median built: median year the homes were built. Before 1980: share of homes built then. Owners: share of homes that are owner-occupied. Row, twin: share of homes that are rowhouses, twins or townhouses. Census ACS 2020–2024. Hail days: days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 10 miles, 2006–2025, NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Storm record around Hughesville
Since 2006 the National Weather Service has logged hail of 1 inch or larger on 8 separate days within 10 miles of Hughesville; the largest was 1.75 in on May 22, 2014. The most recent was June 22, 2024.
Tropical Storm Debby (DR-4815, September 2024) is the latest of 3 federal storm declarations covering Lycoming County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Hughesville, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
HUD’s useful-life figures are for planning; a warranty is a separate promise. For Hughesville’s houses: More in the guides to shingles, metal, slate and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 57% of homes here are detached | Wind class set by the design wind speed (IRC Table R905.2.4.1) |
| Metal (standing seam, panels) | 50 years | Simple roofs with long, unbroken slopes | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 55% here predate 1940 | Can’t be roofed over; check the framing for the weight |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Porches, additions, low-slope rears | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s home improvement law (HICPA § 3, § 6) requires registration with the Attorney General from $5,000 a year of such work and puts the number on every estimate; ask for it in Hughesville and look it up.
The price side is in what a new roof costs in Pennsylvania; the paperwork side in checking a roofing contractor.
Questions about a new roof in Hughesville
Does a roof replacement in Hughesville need a permit?
Hughesville’s ordinance decides. The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the borough code office in Hughesville is the one to ask before work starts.
Can a new roof go over the old one in Hughesville?
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). 85% of Hughesville’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
How old are the houses in Hughesville?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Hughesville was built in 1938, 85% of homes were built before 1980, 46% are owner-occupied.
How many hail days has Hughesville had?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 8 days within 10 miles of Hughesville from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
How do I check a roofing contractor in Hughesville?
Pennsylvania’s home improvement law (HICPA § 3, § 6) requires registration with the Attorney General from $5,000 a year of such work and puts the number on every estimate; ask for it in Hughesville and look it up.
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the Hughesville address or ZIP
- One story or two (or more), detached or attached
- What is on the roof now (asphalt shingles, metal, slate, tile, or a flat membrane) and roughly how old it is
- How many layers are on it, if you know
- That the job is a full replacement or a new roof, and your timing
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in Hughesville
- That the house is yours and the decision is yours
The full list: before you call.