Altair Louvres are also available in a wide range of window frames. Breezway has developed the Altair Louvre System so window manufacturers can install Altair Louvres within their own aluminium, timber or UPVC frames for residential and commercial applications. This provides the benefits of Altair Louvres while retaining the benefits inherent in the window manufacturers own window designs.
The Altair Louvre Component System provides a way for window manufacturers to include Altair Louvres, Weatherstrip, Powerlouvre and security bars in their window frames.
Altair Louvre
The Altair Louvre and Weatherstrip can be screw fixed to the outer frame.
Exploded View
Exploded view of Altair Louvre Component System including parts and screw fixings.
Exploded View with Backing Strip
An optional backing strip can be fixed to the jambs of the outer frame which allows the Altair Louvre to be clipped in place to conceal the fixings and provide a more appealing finish.
For projects where Powerlouvre Windows are desired in a framing system other than the Breezway Easyscreen Window System, Altair Powerlouvre Windows are available in component form.
The Altair Powerlouvre Component System can be assembled and fitted by approved fabricators into selected timber and flat aluminium frames that are wider than 65mm. Breezway Component Powerlouvre head and sill weatherstrips must be used.
Please consult Breezway for frame compatibility advice.
Powerlouvre Component System
Powerlouvre can be fitted in other frame types using the purpose design Powerlouvre Component head extrusion to conceal the Powerlouvre.
Exploded View
Exploded view of Powerlouvre Component System using backing strip.
Security bars are an effective barrier when the louvre is open, that unlike screens do not reduce any air flow. Breezway has security bars available to fit 152mm (6”) blade heights with 16mm diameter solid aluminium bars fixed to the window frame to the outside of the blades and positioned to allow the window to open fully. Altair Security Bars will have a moderate effect on views with 16mm solid bars and 124mm vertical spacings between bars. Please see below the options available including Altair Louvres with Security Jamb and D Bar and Altair Louvres with U Channel Security and Round Bar.
Security Jamb and D Bar
The Altair Louvre can be integrated with our Security jamb and 16mm D bar to provide increased security and a neat finish with no visible louvre and jamb fixings.
Exploded View
Exploded view of Altair Louvre with Security Jamb.
U Channel Security and Round Bar
The U Channel System functions as an add on to the Altair Louvre System. Fixings will be visible.
Exploded View
Exploded view of Altair U Channel Security and Round Bar.
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Altair Louvre in 100 x 44 Commercial Frame
Altair Powerlouvre to fit other window frames
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. Please refer to the Altair Product Performance Warranty for technical information.
For Altair Louvre Gallery standard heights please see the size chart on the right. Off Standard heights are available but this will add cost and result in a fixed louvre blade to act as a filler piece. Some off-standard heights are unavailable when using the 102mm Altair Louvre Galleries with the Stronghold System. For the Altair Component System these include: Standard Height + 19mm to Standard Height + 30mm.
| No. of Blades | Altair Louvres with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152 mm Blades | 102 mm Blades |
| 2 | 330mm | - |
| 3 | 470mm | 320mm |
| 4 | 610mm | 410mm |
| 5 | 750mm | 500mm |
| 6 | 890mm | 590mm |
| 7 | 1030mm | 680mm |
| 8 | 1170mm | 770mm |
| 9 | 1310mm | 860mm |
| 10 | 1450mm | 950mm |
| 11 | 1590mm | 1040mm |
| 12 | 1730mm | 1130mm |
| 13 | 1870mm | 1220mm |
| 14 | 2010mm | 1310mm |
| 15 | 2150mm | 1400mm |
| 16 | 2290mm | 1490mm |
| 17 | 2430mm | 1580mm |
| 18 | 2570mm | 1670mm |
| 19 | 2710mm | 1760mm |
| 20 | 2850mm | 1850mm |
| 21 | 2990mm | 1940mm |
| 22 | - | 2030mm |
| 23 | - | 2120mm |
| 24 | - | 2210mm |
| 25 | - | 2300mm |
| 26 | - | 2390mm |
| 27 | - | 2480mm |
| 28 | - | 2570mm |
| 29 | - | 2660mm |
| 30 | - | 2750mm |
| 31 | - | 2840mm |
| 32 | - | 2930mm |
| 33 | - | 3020mm |
* To calculate the gallery height only, deduct 10mm.
