Today, we are going to delve into the world of windows and doors (aluminum windows, vinyl windows, patio doors, storm doors, the list goes on) to a linguistic depth, the likes of which we’ve yet to reach. We’ve talked a lot about the specifications of aluminum windows and vinyl windows, energy star certification, and the importance of sealing a home or work environment to reduce energy expenses. There is little doubt that we have plumbed the basics of all things windows, so, for this blog post, we are going to look at windows from a slightly different angle. We are going to approach the subject from the angle of vocabulary and look at a word that is unknown to most of us but is interesting to explore nonetheless.

The word is of the day is… fenestration. If you have ever heard this word before, then congratulations. If you know what it means, then find someone to give you a pat on the back. There are few who hold such a knowledge of vocabulary or windows so as to be already equipped with this word.  The word finds its roots in Latin, as many of our words do. It comes from the word fenestra which means window. I’m not sure that the creators of the word had in mind the variety of windows that would one day be, that day being today, but regardless, the word is all about windows.

With vinyl windows, aluminum windows, storm windows, and every other variety of window, we’ve probably outreached the initial idea behind the word, but what word isn’t subject to that kind of change. From the idea of fenestration, the idea for such endless variety of windows was born. So, now that we’ve done our brief rundown on the meaning of our new word, we’ll use it in a sentence. Here it goes; when it comes to fenestration, Croft has all the bases covered. With vinyl windows, aluminum windows, storm doors, patio doors, and every other variety of window or door, Croft LLC. can help you find the right fenestration for your dwelling place.