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Now is a Great Time to Have a Pool Heater
With ambient temperatures beginning to warm up, pool water temperatures are increasing as well. As of this writing (April 29th), average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are in the low to mid 70’s—of course this depends on if the pool is shaded, if it has a dark surface, etc. According to the National Oceanographic Data Center, 70-78 degrees is where most people feel comfortable … [Read more...] about Now is a Great Time to Have a Pool Heater
5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready
The weather as of late has been spectacular and it appears that the cold weather is behind us. As a matter of fact, we can almost be assured that we have had the last freeze of winter 2023/2024, as our average last freeze is on March 13th. With that being said, we can’t be sure that we have seen our last freeze because our latest last freeze on record was on April 13th (1957 & 1997). With that … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Get Your Pool Ready
2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
39 years ago, the Retail Store of Gohlke Pools started having an annual sale—called The Big Sale! This sale has historically been a great opportunity for pool owners to stock up for the upcoming pool season at special discounted prices and to begin preparing their pool for the season. In an effort to accommodate the needs and timing of all of our Retail Store customers, we have decided to have … [Read more...] about 2024 BIG SALE DATES ANNOUNCED!
5 Tips on How to Select a Pool Contractor
NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. The past few years have been extremely busy for the swimming pool construction industry—demand has definitely exceeded supply. In other words, more consumers wanted pools than there were companies and skilled workers available to build them. Unfortunately, this resulted in an expansion … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on How to Select a Pool Contractor
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool?
NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. One of the most common questions that pool builders get is—“How much does it cost to build a swimming pool?” As with many other purchases, prices vary greatly depending on what the prospective buyer is desiring. We all have different tastes. Following are a few examples of … [Read more...] about How Much Does it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool?
Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. One very common question that we receive is: “How long does it take to build a swimming pool?” This can be a difficult question to answer, as each project is different. Much like building a home, there is a considerable amount of planning that takes place before beginning the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Start Planning That New Pool: Don’t Wait Any Longer
The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF FOUR ARTICLES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERING A SWIMMING POOL. THE NEXT ARTICLES WILL BE: Most home improvement contractors, including pool builders, have been very busy over the last 3-4 years. The main driver was the pandemic and the desire to improve the home, which is where most people were spending their time. Other drivers were the growth of the … [Read more...] about The Pros & Cons of Pool Ownership
How to Deal with Freeze Damage
During the week beginning on January 14th, we had some extremely cold weather with a low into the single digits. With temperatures getting this cold, there were some pools that experienced freeze damage. Most of the damage that occurred was limited to the pool equipment pad area—pumps, filters, heaters, pipes, etc. There are two extreme weather events that can cause freeze damage to pool … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Freeze Damage
