I mentioned that even though I've been researching and writing about windows and doors, I still wasn't sure where "fenestration" came from. I mused in front of the wrong person!!!
Fenestration
Here's my version: The term is derived from an 18th century contractor who wasn't very good at his job, but who livened up the workplace as the butt of all jokes... George Fenester, the window guy, could not install a window without breaking at least one pane of glass. On a particularly troubling day, he fell backwards and shattered an entire stack of glass panes. His buddies kidded him by asking, "Hey George, feeling a little Fenestration today?" It was followed by howls of laughter...they found it humorous, most likely because they were uneducated laborers who did not have access to fine comedic programming...or even to TV for that matter.
By David Hylton
Fenestration
Here's my version: The term is derived from an 18th century contractor who wasn't very good at his job, but who livened up the workplace as the butt of all jokes... George Fenester, the window guy, could not install a window without breaking at least one pane of glass. On a particularly troubling day, he fell backwards and shattered an entire stack of glass panes. His buddies kidded him by asking, "Hey George, feeling a little Fenestration today?" It was followed by howls of laughter...they found it humorous, most likely because they were uneducated laborers who did not have access to fine comedic programming...or even to TV for that matter.
By David Hylton