Decked Out!

K Squared Builders

designed and built this unique deck in Darnestown MD. Notables include: Dual decks provide ample entertainment areas while creating an easy way down to the back yard. Brick support columns with limestone caps compliment the deck while blending it in with the architecture of the home. Trex decking with hidden fasteners and a beautiful double border. Trex composite rail system complete with post, pier and step lighting nicely accent this space day or night. Underdeck Oasis under deck drainage system to keep you dry no matter how hard it rains This will be especially useful when the future patio is built!
Thank you Lance, Scott, Josh, Dave and George for your fine work!

Army of 2

Lance and Scott doing an awesome job framing this sunroom addition... Even though short handed

K Squared does light Commercial

"I absolutely love the space. There is good flow in the work areas, great natural light and it feels relaxing and comfortable.
You and the crew did a fabulous job. Thank you again. I will certainly refer you to anyone in need!"
Kim 
Jumpstart Therapy
Gaithersburg, MD

Kim owns Jumpstart Therapy, a pediatric occupational therapy clinic which specializes in helping children ages 12 months through 7 years old We were glad to be able to help prepare their new therapy location in Gaithersburg, MD. Check out their website at http://www.jumpstart-therapy.com/

Do you Shudder to Shower?

Then shatter the shoddy shanty to shambles and shine up your shins in a new showery showplace!
I guess what I'm trying to say is. let us rip out your old leaky shower and replace it with one you are proud use.

Can't Cope?

That's OK, we can, and do!
Coping is a way of back-cutting moldings to ensure a tight fit at inside corners.
Crown molding first was used  over 2500 years ago by the Greeks and were cut from stone. Today's crown molding most commonly is made from pre-primed woods. There are some synthetic alternatives out there, but be wary as many times they give a wavy look.
A general rule of thumb is that the height of the crown be 1/14th of the wall height . A great way to further add to the look, is to add multiple pieces of trim to create a "built-up" look.
In the second picture, 3 pieces of crown are used, and then the wall between them will be painted to match the trim. This creates an even more substantial feel for these 9' ceilings.

Join the K Team.

Landon proudly displaying his K Squared shirt. He already has a great fascination of tools and building things. Looking forward to the day he joins the K Team with his daddy Lance.

Dryer Fire - Don't be next!

Laundry Rooms are the number one origin of home fires and Lint is the number 1 item ignited (see diagrams 3 and 4) 
Picture one shows a clogged dryer vent we just discovered. Fortunately, the owner noticed lint was coming through a bathroom exhaust fan when the dryer was running. We added an additional lint trap above the dryer and re-directed the duct to a new wall vent separating it from the bathroom exhaust duct. 

There are many dryer vent cleaning kits available if you are handy, or if not, hire a professional duct cleaning company to inspect and clean yours regularly.

For more facts,check out this report from FEMA;http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v13i7.pdf

How do you know if you may have a clog?
Clothes take longer and longer to dry;
Clothes don't fully dry;
Clothes are hotter than normal at the end of the drying cycle;
The outside of dryer gets very hot;
The outside exhaust vent flapper does not open very much;
Laundry room becomes more humid than it is usually;
Burnt smell is evident in the laundry room.