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Gohlke Pools Earns 2026 Masters of Design Recognition
By Gohlke Pools • August 26, 2026DENTON , TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Gohlke Pools has earned national recognition in the 2026 Masters of Design issue of Pool & Spa News. The company had two pool projects featured in this year’s design showcase, placing Gohlke Pools in the elite top 10 of pool designers recognized for excellence in pool and outdoor living design. The two award winning projects are the work of pool designer Wes Gohlke. “It is an honor to have our pool projects recognized among some of the best pool designs in the pool industry,” said Gohlke. “These projects are a reflection of the creativity and dedication of our entire team, and I am proud to be part of a company with such a long history… -
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Patio Area
By Matt Gohlke • August 13, 2026According to my calculations, today, August 13th, is the eighteenth time this summer that we have reached 100 degrees. With the weather forecast for the next few weeks predicting temperatures of over 100 degrees almost daily, it appears that we will far exceed our average of 20 days per year of temperatures over 100 degrees. It now appears that the number will be in the 30-40 range. This is far below our record of 71 100 degree days in 2011. For you old timers, like me, you likely remember the summer of 1980—69 100 degree days. As a reminder, last year we only reached 100 degrees seven times. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with this heat is the cool enjoyment that a swimming… -
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
By Matt Gohlke • July 24, 2026We had a fairly mild and wet first six months of 2026, but the last few weeks have been very hot and dry. This type of weather can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all need to be aware of it. This area tends to have pockets of fairly expansive soil—soil that contracts when is gets dry and expands when it gets wet. Therefore, extremely dry, hot periods can really dry out the soil—causing it to contract. When it finally does rain, expansion of the soil will take place. Whatever is in contact with the soil during this time of contraction and expansion also experiences movement. This movement can damage not only pool decks, but also roads, house foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and… -
Gohlke Pools Named as One of the Top 50 US Pool Builders
By Gohlke Pools • July 23, 2026For the 8th consecutive year, Gohlke Pools has been named as one of the Top 50 Pool Builders in the United States by Pool and Spa News out of an estimated 22,000 pool builders. Wes Gohlke had the following to say about receiving this latest recognition: “Being recognized among the Top 50 Pool Builders in the Nation for the eighth consecutive year is an honor, but it is not the result of any one person. Everything we accomplish is a team effort, and our success depends on every person doing their part—from the first conversation with a homeowner through design, engineering, construction, and the final details. Our design team works closely with each homeowner to create a thoughtful, functional plan, while our construction team brings… -
The Dog Days of Summer
By Matt Gohlke • July 7, 2026Most of us at Gohlke Pools are animal lovers. Whether they are our pets or our clients’ pets, we get attached to them and we want them to have the best life possible, especially during the dog days of summer. With that being said, with the hot weather that we are currently experiencing, we sometimes get asked our opinion of whether dogs should be allowed in the family pool. Although it is not recommended by most in the swimming pool industry due to additional chemical requirements and dog hair in the skimmer baskets, pump basket, & filter, we have always felt that dogs that enjoy being in the water should be allowed to do so. The exception to that would be vinyl-liner pools, as a dog’s claws could… -
July 4th Pool Party Tips
By Gohlke Pools • June 26, 2026There are several events in Denton on Saturday, July 4th that are worth considering—among them are: 7:30am – All-American 5K (North Lakes Park)Registration required at dentonarearunningclub.com 9:00am – Yankee Doodle Parade (Downtown Denton Square)More info at discoverdenton.com 9:30pm – Denton Noon Kiwanis Club Fireworks Show (North Texas Fairgrounds)Gates open at 6pm, live music begins at 7pm—more info at discoverdenton.com In addition to those events, swimming pools are a popular place to be this time of year. The July 4th weekend has always been the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. FOLLOWING ARE FIVE TIPS TO ASSURE THAT YOUR JULY 4TH POOL PARTY WILL BE ONE TO BE REMEMBERED. There are many other pool games that can be found by Google searching swimming pool… -
100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
By Matt Gohlke • June 3, 2026It seems to have been a fairly mild spring/summer thus far, but before long it will be 100 degrees and rainfall will likely become a distant memory. You might recall that last summer was way below average as far as 100-degree days are concerned—we only had 7 days of at least 100 degrees (we average 20). That begs the question: How hot will it be this summer? While we all know that it is very difficult to predict the weather, I recently read the following statement from Jesse Hawila, senior meteorologist for WFAA: All summers in North Texas are hot…but this one may be particularly hot. We average 20 triple-digit days in a summer. I do suspect we’ll have above-normal triple-digit days this year.” (Source: KERA article by Ron Corning… -
5 Hot Weather Pool Care Tips from the Front Lines
By Matt Gohlke • May 29, 2026So far this spring/summer, it has been fairly mild. With that being said, we know that it will be getting hot soon. The average date of our first 100 degree day is July 1st. Last year it didn’t arrive until July 29th, but the three years prior to that it was in June (2024-June 23rd; 2023-June 25th; 2022-June 11th. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create problems for swimming pools if the pool is not properly maintained. We take care of many pools on a weekly basis, and although we don’t always succeed at keeping them all clear and beautiful 100% of the time, we feel that we can offer some sage advice. Following are 5 hot weather pool care secrets from the… -
May is National Water Safety Month
By Matt Gohlke • May 1, 2026National Water Safety Month is a campaign that is observed every May in order to raise awareness about drowning prevention and overall water safety. The campaign primarily focuses on educational programs, public service announcements, and other resources (such as posters, safety toolkits, life jackets, etc.) to get the word out. It is coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation & Park Association, and the World Waterpark Association. As pool season kicks off for many of approximately 40,000 swimming pools in Denton County, it is important to be aware of pool safety and to be proactive. Swimming is an excellent activity that family and friends can enjoy together, but we must always… -
Gohlke Pools named 9th Best Pool Service Company in the United States
By Gohlke Pools • March 31, 2026Gohlke Pools has been selected by Pool and Spa News as one of the top 50 Pool Service Companies in the country. The list is based on a comprehensive criterion that included customer satisfaction surveys. After compiling the data, Pool & Spa News ranked Gohlke Pools as the #9 Pool Service Company in the country out of an estimated 125,000 pool service companies (source—Pool Corporation Annual Report 2024). “We are honored to be recognized by Pool & Spa News again. We are incredibly thankful for our clients and we appreciate the acknowledgment this award gives our staff for all of their hard work and effort”, said Nick Day, General Manager of Gohlke Pools. Gohlke Pools was established in 1958 by Gene Gohlke & Bert Moore when they…
