The Effects Of Maintenance On Public Buildings: A Case Study Of Some Public Buildings In The Salaga Township, East Gonja District In The Northern Region

ABSTRACT A building fabric is referred to as an “environmental envelope” because it is the means by which the natural or external environment may be modified, to produce a satisfactory internal environment for man to live in and affect the ability of the buildings to perform their functions adequately. The deterioration of buildings hampers its ability to perform adequately, thus it is important to ensure proper maintenance to prevent deterioration. Maintenance of public buildings in Salaga Township is on the decrease regardless of the size, type, location and ownership. Public buildings repre…