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.
EasyscreenTM System
Aluminium framing system suitable for all building types with external screening* available. The system is supplied fully assembled.
*screens sold separately.
Innoscreen® System
Ideal framing option for buildings that require internal screening* but desire that ‘louvre look’ to optimise the external aesthetics of the building.
*screens sold separately.
SL2® System
Developed to suit narrow frame applications and installation into concrete block construction when screening is not required.
DualairTM System
High performance secondary glazed louvre component system designed for use in commercial buildings with no integrated screening.
For further details view the Breezway Window Systems in the Design Manual here.
For further details view the Breezway Componenty System in the Design Manual here.
Component System | EasyscreenTM System | Innoscreen® System | SL2® System | DualairTM System |
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Frame Depth | Varies | 131mm | 131mm | 52mm | 150mm |
Frame Height | Up to 3020mm | Up to 3061mm | Up to 3070mm | Up to 3048mm | Up to 2663mm |
Frame Construction | Aluminium, Timber, UPVC | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium2 |
Visible Fixings | Varies | None | None | None | None |
Altair Louvre Bays | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Altair IGLU System | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Fixed Lite Bays | Yes | Yes3 | Yes3 | Yes3 | Yes |
Screening | Outside or no Screen | Outside | Inside | No Integrated Screening | No Integrated Screening |
Control Options | Standard handle | Standard handle | Slide handle | Standard handle | OUTSIDE: |
Stronghold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Security Options | Keylocks | Keylocks | Screens | Keylocks | Keylocks |
Reveals & Flashing | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not available |
Compatible Sub Framing | Available | Available | Available | None | Available |
- Standard/Low Profile or Ring Handles.
- Alspec McArthur Evo 150mm Centre Pocket or Hunter Evo 150mm Acoustic.
- Fixed Lite maximum bay area of 4m2 applies for Breezway framing.
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 Component System | Easyscreen System | Innoscreen System | SL2 System | Altair Dualair Component System |
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Standard Jambs | Security Jambs | Alspec McArthur EVO Jambs | Alspec Hunter EVO Jambs |
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Glass & Aluminium blade length | jamb to jamb - 52mm | jamb to jamb - 56mm | window width - 82mm | window width - 102mm | window width - 102mm | daylight opening width -55mm | daylight opening width -55mm |
Glass & Aluminium Stronghold blade length | jamb to jamb - 48mm | jamb to jamb - 52mm | window width - 78mm | window width - 98mm | window width - 98mm | daylight opening width -51mm | daylight opening width -51mm |
IGLU Double Glazed blade length | jamb to jamb - 51mm | jamb to jamb - 55mm | window width - 81mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Extension Blade Heights | Manually Operated | Powerlouvre System | |||||
Glass & Aluminium Blade Height | x = channel extension +20mm | x = channel extension +12mm | x = channel extension +13mm | x = channel extension +13mm | x = channel extension +20mm | n/a | n/a |
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*.
Slide Handle
Operate louvres installed in Innoscreen System.
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 Australian 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
Anodic Bronze Satin
GY114A
Plastic Colour
Anodic Bronze
Powder Colour
Anodic Natural Matt
GY235A
Plastic Colour
Misty Grey
Powder Colour
Anodic Off White Matt
GD227A
Plastic Colour
Titania
Anodised Colour
Clear
25 Micron
Plastic Colour
Gull Grey
Powder Colour
Anotec Silver Grey Matt
27251272
Plastic Colour
Misty Grey
Powder Colour
Anotec Dark Grey Matt
27251275
Plastic Colour
Dark Grey
Powder Colour
APO Grey Satin
GL107A or 27232786
Plastic Colour
Misty Grey
Powder Colour
Architectural White
91133711
Plastic Colour
White
Powder Colour
Black Satin
GN150A or 27219268
Plastic Colour
Black
Powder Colour
Custom Black Matt
GN248A
Plastic Colour
Black
Powder Colour
Charcoal Gloss
GL035A
Plastic Colour
Charcoal
Powder Colour
Charcoal Metallic Gloss
GM019A
Plastic Colour
Charcoal Metallic
Powder Colour
Deep Ocean Matt
GJ203A
Plastic Colour
Mountain Blue
Powder Colour
Deep Ocean Satin
2725125S
Plastic Colour
Mountain Blue
Powder Colour
Dune Satin
2723087S
Plastic Colour
Bronco
Powder Colour
Hammersley Brown Satin
GM100A or 27284657
Plastic Colour
Hammersley Brown
Powder Colour
Monument Matt
GL229A
Plastic Colour
Charcoal Metallic
Powder Colour
Notre Dame Gloss
GL040A or 27236672
Plastic Colour
Notre Dame
Powder Colour
Pearl White Gloss
GA078A or 2721114G
Plastic Colour
White
Powder Colour
Pottery Satin
GM175A
Plastic Colour
Pottery
Powder Colour
Primrose Gloss
GD037A or 26084365
Plastic Colour
Primrose
Powder Colour
Silver Kinetic Pearl Satin
9717874Q
Plastic Colour
Precious Silver Pearl
Powder Colour
Stone Beige Matt
GD247A or 27232538
Plastic Colour
Stone Beige
Powder Colour
Surfmist Matt
2603167M
Plastic Colour
Titania
Powder Colour
Surfmist Satin
2601137S
Plastic Colour
Titania
Powder Colour
Ultra Silver Gloss
GY070A
Plastic Colour
Misty Grey
Powder Colour
White Birch Gloss
GA057A or 27237131
Plastic Colour
White Birch
Powder Colour
Woodland Grey Matt
GL205A
Plastic Colour
Slate Grey
Powder Colour
Woodland Grey Satin
2727255S or GP105A
Plastic Colour
Slate Grey
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 and IGLU 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. Suitable for most framing systems. Download the Easyscreen System Screen Deducations or Innoscreen System Screen Deductions for more information.
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 Window System Sizes in the Breezway Design Manual here.
For further details view the Breezway Component System Sizes in the Breezway Design Manual here.
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 | Easyscreen Window System (external screen pocket) | Innoscreen Window System (internal screen pocket) | SL2 Window System (narrow frame) | Altair Louvre Galleries Component System (with weatherstrip)1 | Altair Powerlouvre Galleries Component System (with weatherstrip)2 | Dualair Secondary Glazed Component System 3 |
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| 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | IGLU System | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | IGLU System | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | IGLU System | 152 mm Blade |
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| 2 | 371mm | - | 376mm | 380mm | - | 358mm | - | 330mm | - | 335mm | 360mm | - | 365mm | 418mm |
| 3 | 511mm | 361mm | 516mm | 520mm | 370mm | 498mm | 348mm | 470mm | 320mm | 475mm | 500mm | 350mm | 505mm | 558mm |
| 4 | 651mm | 451mm | 656mm | 660mm | 460mm | 638mm | 438mm | 610mm | 410mm | 615mm | 640mm | 440mm | 645mm | 698mm |
| 5 | 791mm | 541mm | 796mm | 800mm | 550mm | 778mm | 528mm | 750mm | 500mm | 755mm | 780mm | 530mm | 785mm | 838mm |
| 6 | 931mm | 631mm | 936mm | 940mm | 640mm | 918mm | 618mm | 890mm | 590mm | 895mm | 920mm | 620mm | 925mm | 978mm |
| 7 | 1071mm | 721mm | 1076mm | 1080mm | 730mm | 1058mm | 708mm | 1030mm | 680mm | 1035mm | 1060mm | 710mm | 1065mm | 1118mm |
| 8 | 1211mm | 811mm | 1216mm | 1220mm | 820mm | 1198mm | 798mm | 1170mm | 770mm | 1175mm | 1200mm | 800mm | 1205mm | 1258mm |
| 9 | 1351mm | 901mm | 1356mm | 1360mm | 910mm | 1338mm | 888mm | 1310mm | 860mm | 1315mm | 1340mm | 890mm | 1345mm | 1398mm |
| 10 | 1491mm | 991mm | 1496mm | 1500mm | 1000mm | 1478mm | 978mm | 1450mm | 950mm | 1455mm | 1480mm | 980mm | 1485mm | 1538mm |
| 11 | 1631mm | 1081mm | 1636mm | 1640mm | 1090mm | 1618mm | 1068mm | 1590mm | 1040mm | 1595mm | 1620mm | 1070mm | 1625mm | 1678mm |
| 12 | 1771mm | 1171mm | 1776mm | 1780mm | 1180mm | 1758mm | 1158mm | 1730mm | 1130mm | 1735mm | 1760mm | 1160mm | 1765mm | 1818mm |
| 13 | 1911mm | 1261mm | 1916mm | 1920mm | 1270mm | 1898mm | 1248mm | 1870mm | 1220mm | 1875mm | 1900mm | 1250mm | 1905mm | 1958mm |
| 14 | 2051mm | 1351mm | 2056mm | 2060mm | 1360mm | 2038mm | 1338mm | 2010mm | 1310mm | 2015mm | 2040mm | 1340mm | 2045mm | 2098mm |
| 15 | 2191mm | 1441mm | 2196mm | 2200mm | 1450mm | 2178mm | 1428mm | 2150mm | 1400mm | 2155mm | 2180mm | 1430mm | 2185mm | 2238mm |
| 16 | 2331mm | 1531mm | 2336mm | 2340mm | 1540mm | 2318mm | 1518mm | 2290mm | 1490mm | 2295mm | 2320mm | 1520mm | 2325mm | 2378mm |
| 17 | 2471mm | 1621mm | 2476mm | 2480mm | 1630mm | 2458mm | 1608mm | 2430mm | 1580mm | 2435mm | 2460mm | 1610mm | 2465mm | 2518mm |
| 18 | 2611mm | 1711mm | 2616mm | 2620mm | 1720mm | 2598mm | 1698mm | 2570mm | 1670mm | 2575mm | 2600mm | 1700mm | 2605mm | 2658mm |
| 19 | 2751mm | 1801mm | 2756mm | 2760mm | 1810mm | 2738mm | 1788mm | 2710mm | 1760mm | 2715mm | - | - | - | |
| 20 | 2891mm | 1891mm | 2896mm | 2900mm | 1900mm | 2878mm | 1878mm | 2850mm | 1850mm | 2855mm | - | - | - | |
| 21 | 3031mm | 1981mm | 3036mm | 3040mm | 1990mm | 3018mm | 1968mm | 2990mm | 1940mm | 2995mm | - | - | - | |
| 22 | - | 2071mm | 2080mm | - | 2058mm | - | 2030mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 23 | - | 2161mm | 2170mm | - | 2148mm | - | 2120mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 24 | - | 2251mm | 2260mm | - | 2238mm | - | 2210mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 25 | - | 2341mm | 2350mm | - | 2328mm | - | 2300mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 26 | - | 2431mm | 2440mm | - | 2418mm | - | 2390mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 27 | - | 2521mm | 2530mm | - | 2508mm | - | 2480mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 28 | - | 2611mm | 2620mm | - | 2598mm | - | 2570mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 29 | - | 2701mm | 2710mm | - | 2688mm | - | 2660mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 30 | - | 2791mm | 2800mm | - | 2778mm | - | 2750mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 31 | - | 2881mm | 2890mm | - | 2868mm | - | 2840mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 32 | - | 2971mm | 2980mm | - | 2958mm | - | 2930mm | - | - | - | ||||
| 33 | - | 3061mm | 3070mm | - | 3048mm | - | 3020mm | - | - | - |
1. To calculate the gallery height only, deduct 10mm.
2. To calculate the gallery height only for Powerlouvre Windows, deduct 40mm.
3. Dualair Head: Alspec McArthur EVO. Dualair Sill/Transom: Alspec McArthur EVO
The outer layer of the Dualair System will always be powered.
Note: Light Blue for Powerlouvre
Download our size chart here.
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.