"BCDrums" wrote
cshenk wrote:

Vacation cottage? Ok. Cold and dry or wet and hot area? Makes a
difference.

New England. Hot and often humid in the summer, cold and snowy in the
winter. House is only occupied from Memorial day to October 15.

Hot is relative. Not hot enough up there to be a problem. Dampness might
be a concern but proper ridge vents will handle your heat needs well enough.

You arent using it in winter either so heat loss isnt as much of an issue I
take it.

One roofer proposes 6 nails per shingle vs. 4 nails. We are a mile from
the ocean, and occasionally get a Nor'Easter. However, I doubt that the
current roof had 6 nails and it has lasted well.

Probably not, but to me that they'd even think to go above minimum there,
means they may do better work elsewhere as well.

A good point!

Main one I saw, and that soffits may not be needed for your conditions. I'd
go with the 5300$ or so fellow if he's the one who made for extra nails. It
doesnt hurt to have that extra care used.

Be sure to get an estimate per sheet for any plywood that may need replacing
as well. Usually there are a few nominal ones that are much cheaper to deal
with then.