#condensation

#condensation

The scheduled game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls was postponed on Thursday due to condensation on the court in Chicago. The United Center hosted a Chicago Blackhawks game on ice on Wednesday, and after an unseasonably warm, rainy day in Chicago, the basketball court wasn't in playable condition. Players from both teams went through their standard pregame warmup routines, but didn't consider the court safe for a game.

Due to activities like cooking, bathing, laundering clothes and even just breathing, air inside the home contains a certain small percentage of water vapour. That's why we notice drops of water dribbling down our windows during the autumn and winter months. When the water vapour hits the windows, the cold surface turns the vapour into liquid water - what we know as condensation.

As autumn settles in and energy costs remain a worry for millions, many households are debating whether to keep their heating on low throughout the day or switch it on only when needed. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning that could make a big difference to winter bills. He says that while leaving the heating on all day may feel convenient, it could end up costing more, and even create condensation problems in some homes.