Gohlke Pools Named Top 50 Pool Builder for 7th Consecutive Year

The weather has really warmed up recently and it appears that the cold weather is now behind us. We can almost be assured that we have had the last freeze of winter 2025/2026, as our average last freeze is on March 12th, and there does not appear to be any cold weather in the long-range forecast. What does this mean to pool owners? It means that now is the time to begin preparing your swimming pool for the summer. Algae grows best between pH levels of 7 and 9 and algae growth really begins to increase at water temperatures of 60 degrees. With pool water pH levels being in that pH range, and with pool water temperatures in the Denton area in the mid 60’s,…

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 with the soil to also experience movement. This movement can damage not only pool decks, but also on house foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and patios. Although pool builders working in this area use cushion sand and steel rebar in the construction of their pool decks, these pool decks still require your attention to help prevent raising,…

With ambient temperatures beginning to warm up, pool water temperatures are increasing as well. As of this writing (March 29th), average pool water temperatures in the Denton area are now in the low to mid 60’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 swimming. I am not sure who “most people” are, but from what I have observed, 70-78 degrees is a bit cold for most of us north Texans. Most of us seem to prefer between 80-84 degrees, but it really depends on the individual and what type of swimming is being done. But for those who heat their pools…