Rice's Renovation and Restoration

05/27/2026

05/14/2026

"I’m considering adding a layer of insulation to the exterior of my roof, then another layer of sheathing, and finally asphalt shingles. Since I only have a single layer of asphalt shingles on my roof, am I able to just apply the foam right over the shingles, or do I need to strip the roof first?"

Here's our expert’s answer: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2018/06/21/retrofitting-foam-insulation-roof

04/15/2026

Air sealing is so important, and if you follow all the steps properly, you may just find that you’re an “overachiever”—but that’s a good thing for home comfort AND your energy bills/usage.
- just don’t forget your intentional ventilation and make up air

Meet George T, one of many overachievers who are DIY building incredibly high performance home enclosures. Learn everything I know about this topic in this b...

03/14/2026

Been a while since I’ve actually been behind you at the stop sign… Even though we’ve been on some of the same job sites and see each other in passing…
Good morning ! Happy Saturday!
Trailers are looking phenomenal!

02/04/2026

01/12/2026

First time running into plaster and wood lathe here in SC…. I’m no stranger to it, but it was a little unexpected..