A STUDY ON THE HOUSING MAINTENANCE COST ADAPTED TO CLIMATE CONDITIONS

Abstract

For appropriate maintenance program, it is necessary to know the regional differences of the climate condition that affect building deteriorations. This study classified the nation into 5 regional categories of the housing maintenance cost adapted to the climate conditions. Moreover, this study suggested 2 methods that of simple and detailed calculations of maintenance cost between 60 years, for comparing with current method as required for long-life quality housing. In the result, the methods enabled to show not only the standard maintenance cost but also the direction of maintenance program suitable for the housing location.