Frame Options
Altair Louvres can be fitted into a variety of aluminium and timber window frame systems available through our network of Window Manufacturers.
Component System
Galleries can be installed into most window frames, allowing identical frames to be used throughout a project across varying windows and doors.
Blade Options
With Altair Louvre Windows you can choose blades that best suit the windows function. i.e. maximising views, letting in/reducing sunlight, reducing glare, gaining privacy, better acoustics, increased thermal comfort or creating your own design style.
Clear Glass
Full views and maximum natural sunlight.
Clear Low E Glass
Improves the insulating properties of the glass in cold or mixed climates.
IGLU® Glass
Double Glazed with Low E Glass to improve thermal insulation.
Satinlite Glass
Allows soft diffused light into the room and retains privacy.
Satina Glass
Allows soft diffused light into the room and retains privacy.
Grey Satina Glass
Improves the insulating properties of the glass while retaining privacy.
Grey Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain while optimising views.
Green Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain, ideal for hot climates.
DecoWood WRC Aluminium
Provides privacy with ventilation, ideal for harsh climates.
Clear Anodised Aluminium
Provides privacy with ventilation, ideal for harsh climates.
Powder Coated Aluminium
Provides privacy with ventilation, ideal for harsh climates.
Fixed Louvres are typically used where permanent ventilation, light, privacy or a degree of weatherproofing is required. E.g. Vented roofs, laundries, bathrooms, public amenities, housing for air conditioning units, screened walkways.
Altair Louvre Components |
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Standard Jambs | Security Jambs |
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Glass & Aluminium blade length | jamb to jamb - 52mm | jamb to jamb - 56mm |
Glass & Aluminium Stronghold blade length | jamb to jamb - 48mm | N/A |
IGLU Double GLazed blade length | jamb to jamb - 51mm | jamb to jamb - 55mm |
Extension Blade Heights | Manually Operated | Powerlouvre System |
Glass & Aluminium Blade Height | x = channel extension +20mm | x = channel extension +12mm |
Control Options
Whether you prefer pulling a handle or pushing a button Breezway has a louvre window perfect for you. Consider the functionality of your window or the needs of the user when choosing a control method. Handle positions can be moved lower or higher, left or right depending on individual requirements.
Standard Handle
Designed to fit the contours of the human hand for easy use.
Low Profile Handle
Slim line and functional fit for install into bifold and sliding doors.
Ring Handle
For out-of-reach louvre placement, operated by a map rod*.
Powerlouvre System
Operated by wall switch or Building Management System.
*Map Rod
2m, 3m & 4m set lengths or 1.8m-3.6m telescopic length available
Colour Options
Breezway offers an extensive range of colours and finishes, many with optional colour matched clips and handles. Selecting the right anodising or powder for the atmospheric conditions of your building, along with correct maintenance, will be critical to the ongoing appearance of the finish.
To learn more about how to care for your aluminium finishes, please visit the Care & Maintenance page.
NOTES
These colours are indicative only and may not exactly reflect their true colour due to differences in screen calibration. Some colour variation between aluminium and plastic can occur. Industry accepted colour variation can also occur during the aluminium anodising process.
Breezway can apply Interpon D1000 and Dulux Duralloy powder coatings.
Warranty periods for high performance ranges must be applied for approval from Dulux or Interpon. Applications must be made using project and site details and have a Warranty Certificate issued by Dulux or Interpon, prior to placement of orders. If a Warranty Certificate is not issued by Dulux or Interpon, then maximum warranty period will be 10-year Breezway Warranty. Warranty information available from specifyinterpon.com and duluxpowders.com.au
Some colour match options may incur a surcharge.
*Complement colour to Bluescope Steel’s Colourbond colour range.
Standard New Zealand Colours
Please note the IGLU System is supplied with black clips.
To learn more about our Off-Standard powder coat and plastic colours available, please contact Breezway.
Powder Colour
Almond 91558802
Plastic Colour
Roto Almond
Anodised Colour
Clear 25 Micron
Plastic Colour
Gull Grey
Powder Colour
Arctic White 91558851
Plastic Colour
Arctic White
Powder Colour
Bone White Matt 9157304M
Plastic Colour
Bone White
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Desert Sand 9153065M
Plastic Colour
Desert Sand
Powder Colour
FlaxPod Matt GP298A
Plastic Colour
Charcoal Metallic
Powder Colour
French Grey Satin GK164A
Plastic Colour
French Grey
Powder Colour
Grey Friars Matt GL265A
LSG Matt Grey Friars 9157167M
Plastic Colour
Notre Dame
Powder Colour
Ironsand Matt GM233A
LSG Matt Ironsand 9158096M
Plastic Colour
New Ironsand
Powder Colour
Karaka Matt GK297A
LSG Matt Karaka 9156064M
Plastic Colour
Karaka
Powder Colour
Lichen Matt GM264A
LSG Matt Lichen 9156101M
Plastic Colour
Lichen
Powder Colour
Matt Black GN291A
LSG Matt Black 9159041M
Plastic Colour
Black
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Bronco 9152111M
Plastic Colour
Bronco
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Lignite 9158033M
Plastic Colour
Mid Bronze
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Canvas Cloth 9157327M
Plastic Colour
Canvas Cloth
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Charcoal 9159058M
Plastic Colour
Charcoal
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Mist Green 9156103M
Plastic Colour
Mist Green
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Permanent Green 9156102M
Plastic Colour
Permanent Green
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Scoria 9154114M
Plastic Colour
Scoria
Powder Colour
LSG Matt Sandstone Grey 9157217M
Plastic Colour
Sandstone Grey
Powder Colour
Window Bronze Kinetic 9158068K
Plastic Colour
Mid Bronze
Powder Colour
Matt Wizard 9155197M
Plastic Colour
Wizard
Powder Colour
Metropolis Warm White Pearl Kinetic 9152075K
Plastic Colour
White
Powder Colour
Metropolis Warm White Pearl Matt 9151176K
Plastic Colour
White
Powder Colour
Mid Bronze Matt GM208A
Plastic Colour
Mid Bronze
Powder Colour
LSG Matt New Denim Blue 9155063M
New Denim Blue Matt GJ276A
Plastic Colour
Mountain Blue
Powder Colour
Wizard Satin GJ119A
Plastic Colour
Wizard
Powder Colour
NZ Matt Black GN291A
LSG Matt Black 9159041M
Plastic Colour
Black
Powder Colour
Off White Matt 9153144M
Plastic Colour
Off White
Powder Colour
Rangoon Green Matt NZ 9156259M
Plastic Colour
Rangoon Green
Powder Colour
Silver Pearl Satin GY120A
Plastic Colour
Misty Grey
Powder Colour
Silver Star Kinetic 9157043K
Plastic Colour
Precious Silver Pearl
Powder Colour
Slate Blue Matt 9155147M
Plastic Colour
Slate Blue
Powder Colour
Slate Blue Satin GJ114A
Plastic Colour
Slate Blue
Powder Colour
Titania Matt GA275A
LSG Matt Titania 9152068M
Plastic Colour
Titania
Security Options
Altair Louvres offer a wide variety of barrier options to choose from including keylocks, security bars and screens.
Keylocks
Strong and durable with an easy to use brushed chrome locking mechanism. View Keylock Instructions
Security Bars
Effective barrier when the louvre is open. Only suitable for 152mm blade heights. Optional 16mm D bar provides neat finish with no visible louvre and jamb fixings while the U channel system functions as an add on to the Altair Louvre System.
Screens
Improves the insulation and shading properties of your louvre windows. Altair Louvre Components can be installed into other window manufacturer’s frames with screening capabilities.
Size Options
Altair Louvre Windows are custom manufactured to order, meaning there is a wide flexibility in sizes available. Please speak to your local window manufacturer for advice on your specific circumstances.
Heights
Standard heights are based off the chosen blade height of 102mm and 152mm. *Recommended Option*
Off Standard heights are available for single glazed Altair Louvres but will add cost to your window and result in a fixed louvre blade to act as a filler piece. The type of window frame chosen will affect the standard heights. See more in the TAB section below.
Widths
There are no standard louvre blade or louvre bay widths for single glazed Altair Louvres. However most bay widths are between 600mm to 900mm wide, or up to 1200mm if using the Stronghold System.
Standard widths apply for double glazed IGLU System. Please refer to the IGLU System page for more information.
For further details view the Breezway Component System Sizes in the Breezway Design Manual.
While Altair Louvre Windows can be manufactured in any size specified, the wind and water rating for the building project will affect the maximum allowable window height and bay width.
Standard Heights are measured from the lowest visible metal to the uppermost visible metal of the frame and excludes fins.
Off-Standard Heights are available but this will add cost and result in a fixed louvre blade to act as a filler piece. i.e. Greater than 5mm or less than a Standard Height. Off-Standard heights within 5mm of a Standard Height will not have a fixed top blade.
Please refer to the Breezway Design Manual for Off-Standard Height restrictions when specifying the Powerlouvre System or the Stronghold System. Please note: Off-Standard heights are not available for the IGLU System.
| No. of Blades | Altair Louvres for Other Frames with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights1 | Altair Powerlouvres for Other Frames with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights2 | ||||
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| 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | IGLU System | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | IGLU System | |
| 2 | 330mm | - | 335mm | 360mm | - | 365mm |
| 3 | 470mm | 320mm | 475mm | 500mm | 350mm | 505mm |
| 4 | 610mm | 410mm | 615mm | 640mm | 440mm | 645mm |
| 5 | 750mm | 500mm | 755mm | 780mm | 530mm | 785mm |
| 6 | 890mm | 590mm | 895mm | 920mm | 620mm | 925mm |
| 7 | 1030mm | 680mm | 1035mm | 1060mm | 710mm | 1065mm |
| 8 | 1170mm | 770mm | 1175mm | 1200mm | 800mm | 1205mm |
| 9 | 1310mm | 860mm | 1315mm | 1340mm | 890mm | 1345mm |
| 10 | 1450mm | 950mm | 1455mm | 1480mm | 980mm | 1485mm |
| 11 | 1590mm | 1040mm | 1595mm | 1620mm | 1070mm | 1625mm |
| 12 | 1730mm | 1130mm | 1735mm | 1760mm | 1160mm | 1765mm |
| 13 | 1870mm | 1220mm | 1875mm | 1900mm | 1250mm | 1905mm |
| 14 | 2010mm | 1310mm | 2015mm | 2040mm | 1340mm | 2045mm |
| 15 | 2150mm | 1400mm | 2155mm | 2180mm | 1430mm | 2185mm |
| 16 | 2290mm | 1490mm | 2295mm | 2320mm | 1520mm | 2325mm |
| 17 | 2430mm | 1580mm | 2435mm | 2460mm | 1610mm | 2465mm |
| 18 | 2570mm | 1670mm | 2575mm | 2600mm | 1700mm | 2605mm |
| 19 | 2710mm | 1760mm | 2715mm | - | - | |
| 20 | 2850mm | 1850mm | 2855mm | - | - | |
| 21 | 2990mm | 1940mm | 2995mm | - | - | |
| - | 2030mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2120mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2210mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2300mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2390mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2480mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2570mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2660mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2750mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2840mm | - | - | |||
| - | 2930mm | - | - | |||
| - | 3020mm | - | - |
1. To calculate the gallery height only, deduct 10mm.
2. To calculate the gallery height only for Powerlouvre Windows, deduct 40mm.
There are no standard bay widths for single glazed Altair Louvre Windows. However, the bay width may be affected by Building code rules.
Maximum Surround Frame Window Width = 4000mm (frame widths over 4000mm will need to be coupled on site or at a window fabricator’s factory)
Up to 6 Louvre Bays can be included in a single Surround Frame.
Louvre /fixed lite combination bays are available.
Notes for Powerlouvre System Standard Widths:
Minimum Bay Width for 2-9 blade high Powerlouvre Windows = 400mm
Minimum Bay Width for 10-18 blade high Powerlouvre windows = 500mm
Notes for IGLU System Standard Widths:
IGLU blades are available in 4 different stock lengths.
300mm*
500mm
800mm
1,127mm
These blade sizes allow for standardised window widths, dependent on the framing system used.
The daylight opening width when using Breezway Altair IGLU Galleries in Component Form = IGLU Blade Length + 51mm.
* Please note that the 300mm blade width is not available with the Powerlouvre System.
For more information please visit the IGLU System page.