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Archives for 2017
Happy New Year from Gohlke Pools
A Commitment from Gohlke Pools for 2018 We always end the year with mixed emotions. We are happy that we get a chance to reflect back on 2017 and we have some great memories, a few successes, and also a few failures. In addition, it allows us to look at the goals that we set and see how we did. Overall, we are pleased with 2017, but we feel that the best is yet to come. 2018 is a special year for … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from Gohlke Pools
How to Avoid Freeze Damage
Although it has been a fairly mild winter thus far, we know that more freezing weather will be here soon. It is important that your pool equipment is prepared to handle the freeze. Most pool equipment in the Denton area has been programmed so that the pumps are switched on by a freeze sensor when the ambient air temperature approaches freezing, but it is still important to make sure. Following is … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Freeze Damage
Gohlke Family Inducted into UNT Family Business Hall of Fame
DENTON, Texas — The University of North Texas recently inducted Gene and Matt Gohlke into the Family Business Hall of Fame. The School’s Department of Management established the Family Business Hall of Fame to honor and recognize Small Business Entrepreneurs. The University honored Gene Gohlke of Gene Gohlke Building Products and Denton Masonry Supply for his over 60 years in business in … [Read more...] about Gohlke Family Inducted into UNT Family Business Hall of Fame
We’re Speaking at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
Gohlke Pools will be on the list of speakers at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo this year in Orlando, Florida. This year, Gohlke Pools is offering presentations by: Matt Gohlke Christy Horton Nick Day … [Read more...] about We’re Speaking at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
Mastic (also called Deck-O-Seal) – What Is It and Why Is It Important?
What is mastic? Mastic is an expansion joint sealant that is used to seal expansion joints around swimming pools which are subject to movement. The product provides a firm, flexible, water proof seal over the expansion joint that typically surrounds the swimming pool—and is typically between the pool coping and the concrete deck. It is resistant to swimming pool chemicals. Why is it necessary to … [Read more...] about Mastic (also called Deck-O-Seal) – What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Pool Care Tip: Dealing with Summer Rains & High Pool Water Temperatures
WOW—how about this awesome weather we are having right now! I cannot remember such great weather in August—very conducive to being outdoors. Pete Delkus of WFAA had some interesting things to report earlier this week: This summer, our rainfall total is 13.03”, which is 6.98” above normal. The long term forecast for the rest of August calls for lower than average temperatures. With that being … [Read more...] about Pool Care Tip: Dealing with Summer Rains & High Pool Water Temperatures
This Dry Weather Can Cause Pool Problems
We are entering a time of extremely dry and hot weather, which is really drying out the soils. This follows some fairly good rainfall totals that we have had this summer. Extremes such as this can cause problems as this area tends to have expansive soil—soil that expands when it gets wet and contracts when it gets dry. This expansion and contraction of the soil causes whatever is in contact … [Read more...] about This Dry Weather Can Cause Pool Problems
Battling the Mosquitoes
Back in 2012, we were dealing with the West Nile virus being spread by mosquitos. In 2015 & 2016, it was the Zika virus. Regardless of the disease or the year, it is safe to say mosquitos can cause real problems and we all need to do our part to cut down on the mosquito population. Although mosquito season varies from year to year depending on temperature, moisture, and other conditions, … [Read more...] about Battling the Mosquitoes
