What is Alice roof management?

It is a planned commercial roof maintenance program for Alice buildings: scheduled roof inspections with photos, drain and debris clearing, seam and flashing touch-ups, and storm checks, all kept in one record.

Is Alice in the TWIA windstorm area?

No. Jim Wells County is not one of the 14 first-tier coastal counties in the TWIA and TDI designated catastrophe area. Check with your insurance agent about how your wind and hail coverage works.

Do I need a WPI-8 windstorm certificate for roof work in Alice?

The WPI-8 process is tied to the TWIA designated coastal area, and Jim Wells County is outside it. Follow local permit rules and your insurer's requirements, and confirm with your agent.

Does an inland town like Alice really need a commercial roof maintenance program?

Yes. Alice has had hurricane gusts of 80 to 100 mph (Beulah, 1967), near two-inch hail in Jim Wells County and roof-tearing straight-line winds in May 2025, plus summer highs near 98 degrees.

How often should a commercial roof in Alice be inspected?

At least twice a year, in spring before hurricane season starts June 1 and in fall after it ends November 30, plus after any named storm or hail.

Who provides commercial roof maintenance services in Alice?

Nelson Roof Contracting, 5233 IH 37 Ste. C-15, Corpus Christi, about 42 miles from Alice. Call (361) 683-1733 or (361) 320-3131 day or night.

Alice Roof Management | Commercial Roof Maintenance

County	Jim Wells County (Alice is the county seat)
Population	17,891 (2020 Census)
Distance from our office	About 42 miles, roughly 50 minutes, west on SH 44 through Robstown
Windstorm area	No, Jim Wells County is not one of the 14 TWIA/TDI designated catastrophe area counties
Common commercial roofs	Metal roofs on oilfield shops and yards; low-slope roofs on medical, school, retail, office and church buildings
Main roof stressors	Extreme heat and UV, hail, straight-line wind, hurricane wind and heavy rain

Alice's Commercial Buildings: Oilfield Hub and County Seat

Alice is the county seat of Jim Wells County, with 17,891 people at the 2020 Census. Founded in 1888 as a cattle-shipping point on the railroad, it grew around ranching until oil was discovered in the 1940s. Today the economy centers on oil, with more than 100 oilfield companies operating in the Alice area. Its spot between Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo and San Antonio also makes it a regional distribution hub.

Major institutions include CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, a 138-bed hospital, Coastal Bend College at 704 Coyote Trail, and Alice ISD, which runs Alice High School, William Adams Middle School and several elementary schools. The Texas Mexican Railway, now owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City, links Laredo and Monterrey to the Port of Corpus Christi. US 281 runs along the west side of the city and SH 44 runs through the center of town as Front Street.

That makes for a varied roof inventory: metal shops and yard buildings for oilfield service companies, warehouses and distribution buildings, a hospital and medical offices, school and college buildings, churches, county buildings downtown, and retail along the highways. Many of these are low-slope or metal roofs that need regular, documented care.

What Alice's Inland Heat and Weather Do to Commercial Roofs

Heat is constant. At Alice International Airport, average highs reach about 97 to 98 degrees in July and August, and the record high is 111 degrees. That kind of heat and sun breaks down sealants, dries out caulk at penetrations, and ages single-ply membranes and coatings. Metal roofs expand and contract every day, which loosens fasteners and opens laps.

Rain comes in bursts. Alice averages about 29 inches of rain a year, with September the wettest month, right in the heart of hurricane season. Dry stretches let debris build up in gutters and drains, and then a tropical system or thunderstorm dumps water on a roof that cannot shed it.

Hail and straight-line wind. Being inland does not mean being sheltered. Spring thunderstorms in Jim Wells County can bring large hail and damaging wind, as May 2025 showed.

Alice sits at about 202 feet of elevation, well above the coast, and is not exposed to the salt spray that coastal roofs deal with. Its roof risks come from sun, heat, hail and wind instead.

Storms That Have Hit Alice and Jim Wells County

Hurricane Beulah, 1967. The National Weather Service reports gusts of 80 to 100 mph in Alice, and says Beulah stalled near Alice before moving southwest on September 21.

Hurricane Bret, 1999. Jim Wells County was added to the federal major disaster declaration on August 26, 1999, and FEMA announced disaster recovery centers in Corpus Christi and Alice.

Hurricane Harvey, 2017. FEMA's Harvey declaration (DR-4332) included Jim Wells County for Public Assistance.

Hurricane Hanna, 2020. The weather station in Alice measured a 47 mph gust on July 25, 2020, and the NWS surveyed storm damage in Jim Wells County. Jim Wells was also on the Governor's state disaster declaration for Hanna.

May 2025 hail and wind. On May 5, 2025, hailstones nearly two inches wide fell in parts of Jim Wells County, from Orange Grove to Lake City, though county officials reported no damage. Days later, powerful straight-line winds tore through Alice, ripping off roofs and knocking down trees, and crews collected brush and storm debris and hauled it to the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds.

What a Commercial Roof Maintenance Program Covers in Alice

For Alice buildings, we build the commercial roof maintenance program around heat, hail and wind.

UV and heat wear. We check membranes, coatings and sealants for cracking, chalking and shrinkage, and touch up seams and sealant before they open.

Metal roofs on oilfield and shop buildings. We check fasteners, laps, ridge and trim, and look for backed-out screws and loose panels that wind can catch.

Hail checks. After hail, we look for bruised insulation, cracked coatings, punctured membranes and dented metal, and document it with dated photos.

Edges and flashing. Straight-line wind starts at the perimeter. We check edge metal, coping and flashing so a gust cannot peel the roof back.

Drains and debris. We clear drains, scuppers and gutters so September rain leaves the roof instead of ponding.

Every visit, in writing. Each roof inspection ends with photos and written findings.

Alice commercial roof maintenance schedule

When	What we check
Spring, before June 1	Full roof inspection with photos after spring hail and wind season, edge metal and flashing secured, metal fasteners checked, drains cleared before hurricane season
Fall, after November 30	Post-season inspection, UV and heat wear on membranes and sealants, debris removal, photo log updated, budget planning for next year
After any named storm or hail	Pre- and post-storm checks, hail and wind damage documented with dated photos, temporary repairs if needed, records ready for your agent
Every visit	Drains and gutters, seams and flashing, penetrations and HVAC curbs, fasteners and metal panels, written findings

Roof Asset Management for Alice Owners and Facility Managers

A roof is a major asset, and roof asset management means planning for it like one. That matters for oilfield companies with several buildings, for school and hospital facility managers, and for small business owners alike.

Keep one record per roof. Roof type, age, warranty, repairs and every inspection report go in one file. A dated photo log shows how the roof is changing and supports any warranty or insurance claim.

Budget years ahead. Scheduled inspections let you plan repairs, a coating or a replacement for the year that fits your budget, not the week a leak shows up.

Fix small issues early. Most roof failures start as small seam, fastener or flashing problems. Finding them on a schedule protects the deck and insulation underneath.

Plan the next roof with facts. When replacement is coming, your records help you choose between TPO, PVC, EPDM, Duro-Last, metal, or a silicone or metal roof coating that adds life to a sound roof.

Windstorm and Insurance: What Applies Inland in Jim Wells County

Jim Wells County is not in the TWIA and TDI designated catastrophe area. That area is made up of 14 first-tier coastal counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio and Willacy, plus parts of Harris County. Alice is outside it.

That means the TWIA windstorm certification process (the WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance) that coastal owners deal with is tied to that designated area, not to Jim Wells County. In Alice, your roof work follows local permitting and your own insurance carrier's requirements.

Records still matter just as much. Wind and hail coverage for an Alice building is a question for your own commercial property policy, and dated photos and written findings from before a storm help show the roof's condition before a loss. Keep permits, invoices and inspection reports in your roof file. This is not legal or insurance advice. Check with your insurance agent about your coverage, deductibles and any roof requirements in your policy.

How Nelson Roof Contracting Manages Roofs in Alice

Nelson Roof Contracting is based at 5233 IH 37 Ste. C-15 in Corpus Christi. Alice is about 42 miles away, roughly 50 minutes west on SH 44 through Robstown.

We bring over 50 years of hands-on roofing experience and more than 30 million square feet of roof systems installed. Every job is supervised and our crews are 100% in-house. We are a certified Duro-Last installer and install TPO, PVC, EPDM and Duro-Last single-ply roofs, metal roofing, silicone and metal roof coatings, and UL-approved lightning protection.

We provide inspections and maintenance, repair, replacement, coatings and storm damage work. Call (361) 683-1733, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm, or our 24/7 line at (361) 320-3131, answered day or night. Email roofcontract@yahoo.com.

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