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Product Update from Breezway
Please be advised that stock of the Powerlouvre Apptivate Control Unit is likely to be exhausted by the end of December 2023, based on current usage. Regrettably, we are unable to continue sourcing these units moving forward. Once stock is exhausted, the Single...
Double Glazed IGLU System Wins at 2023 Design Awards
Breezway is pleased to announce our new Double Glazed Altair IGLU Louvre System has been recognised as an industry award winner for outstanding excellence in design and innovation.
Product Update from Breezway
Breezway is committed to investing in the continuous improvement and innovation of our Altair Louvre Window products so you can feel confident supplying a brand you can trust. Please see below the following updates to our Altair Louvre product offer. 102mm Altair...
Louvre Window Handle Positions
One of the aspects about our business of which we are particularly proud is that we custom-make every Breezway Altair Louvre Window order. This allows us to offer an endless variety of adjustable louvre window customising choices to meet the varying needs of our...
Three benefits of using Altair Louvres up high
It’s not uncommon to see short, wide windows (particularly Altair Louvre Windows) installed near the ceiling and above head height. These windows are commonly known as highlight or clerestory windows and besides looking great, they also offer a number of specific...
Fall prevention requirements for windows in apartments
The Building Code has updated the fall prevention requirements, which is good news for Australian families living in multi-storey homes and apartments. To prioritize the safety of children, the code now mandates that some windows must have openings that prevent a...
Powerlouvre Control Methods and Wiring Guide
The design of the Powerlouvre Control Methods and Wiring Guide is a testament to Breezway's commitment to providing our customers with comprehensive and easy-to-use resources. The design of the automated Altair Powerlouvre Window was based, in one aspect, on the...
New Altair IGLU Double Glazed Louvre System
Breezway is excited to announce the launch of the new Altair IGLU Double Glazed Louvre System. Natural ventilation is important in any home or working environment. It helps keep the air we breathe clean and fresh whilst maintaining a connection with our outdoor...
Product Update from Breezway
The new product update from Breezway includes a new order form, removal of the Mullion Strip and IGLU Bushfire tests. New Daylight Opening Quote and Order Form To assist our customers in obtaining quotes and communicating requirements for orders. A quote and order...
Product Update from Breezway
The new product update from Breezway includes BAL-40 compliancy, an updated power supply and packaging improvements. Breezway Louvres are now BAL-40 Compliant! Breezway is proud to announce that Altair® Louvres in the EasyscreenTM Window System have...
Obscure Glass Louvre Window Blades by Breezway
One of the best reasons to use Altair Louvre Windows in bathrooms is their ability to offer both privacy and ventilation simultaneously. A great blade option from Breezway is obscure glass louvre window blades which allows abundant natural light while still providing...
Updated Altair Louvre Handle Slots
Breezway will be updating Altair Louvre Handle Slots to be shortened to correspond to the travel of the handles. At Breezway, we are committed to providing high-quality and durable products that meet the needs of our customers. As part of this commitment, we have...
A Barrier Against Misconceptions
A typical movie-goer would likely describe a Velociraptor as a vicious, 2 metre tall, killing machine with lizard-like skin (as per the Jurassic Park movies). Ask a palaeontology expert and they’ll confirm that velociraptors were only about 0.5 metres tall and...
Altair Louvre Security Bars and Energy Efficiency Considerations
Five benefits of security with Breezway Altair Louvre Security Bars and Energy Efficiency Considerations including WERS ratings. 5 Benefits of the Altair Security Bar System 1. They’re strong, so will keep intruders out. At 16mm thick, the solid aluminium bars are...
Breezway is proud to be a NATSPEC Product Partner
Breezway is proud to be a NATSPEC Product Partner and look forward to continuing our work with this organization. The NATSPEC Product Partner program places manufacturerinformation within the NATSPEC system to create branded worksections whichprovide subscribers with...
Three Natural Ventilation Strategies You Need to Know
There are three natural ventilation strategies you need to know to decrease your energy costs and that can connect you to the outdoors. When summer hits, Australians find themselves turning on their air conditioners and watching their power bills skyrocket. When...
Awnings vs Louvre Windows: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between awnings vs louvre windows, whether you are looking for your dream home or renovating your existing property, finding the best window to suit your needs can be difficult. There are many windows types on the market, but which window will...
Breezway Voted in the Top 100 Trusted Brands Survey
Breezway is proud to announce we have been voted in the Top 100 of the Architecture & Design Trusted Brands Survey for 2018. In the trusted brand survey Breezway came in at 31 out of 600 participating brands (placing 2nd overall in the category for Windows &...
Altair Louvres in Timber Framing as seen on The Block
Altair Louvres in Timber Framing as seen on The Block provide a stylish and practical solution for controlling light and airflow in any space. The use of timber framing not only adds a natural warmth and texture to the design, but also ensures durability and strength....
Breezway Louvre Windows 2018 Season of The Block
The Block is the longest running and highest rating renovation TV show in Australia. Breezway is pleased to announce that our Altair Louvre Windows have been featured in the 2018 season of The Block, showcasing our commitment to providing innovative and high-quality...
Breezway wins Most Innovative Window System Design Award 2018
The Fenestration Australia Design Awards were held in Port Douglas, Queensland on the 21st September 2018. Breezway wins 'Most Innovative Window System' Design Award 2018 for their new Secondary Glazed Altair Dualair Louvre System, which was launched in May this year...
Open your outdoor space with Breezway!
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows can be used to open and enclose your outdoor space to maximise the living potential. Not only do Altair Louvres in outdoor rooms provide extra living space, but they can also act as a primary noise barrier for other rooms in the home due...
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows keep your kitchen cool
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows are a fantastic solution for keeping your kitchen cool from the heat and smelling fresh. With blades that open close to horizontal you can flush out cooking smells quickly and easily. Not only do Breezway Altair Louvre Windows keep your...
Sleep Comfortably at Night with Breezway Louvre Windows
Sleep comfortably at night with Breezway Louvre Windows which allows natural ventilation to flow inside your bedroom. Fully open, Altair Louvre blades are close to horizontal, thereby allowing maximum ventilation in through the window opening which is twice as much as...
Generate Fresh Air in your Living and Dining Rooms with Breezway
Generate fresh air into your living or dining rooms with a series of Breezway Altair Louvre Windows to elevate your guests experience. Is there a better, cheaper or more stylish way to have complete control of the air flowing through your living area? We think not....
Studies Show Importance of Natural Ventilation in apartments
Studies show the importance of natural ventilation in apartments, this aligns with Breezway's belief in the major benefits of ventilation. As a result, two Australian reports have caught my attention recently due to their findings relating to natural ventilation....
Product Improvement – Breezway Ring Handle
At Breezway, we are continually considering ways to advance our products, our latest product improvement is the new ring handle. Sometimes, improvements take the form of big projects like the launch of a new window frame. Other times, improvements involve relatively...
The Double Glazing Myth(s)
“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.”- H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) The energy efficiency of a building is influenced by many different design aspects. Orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, sealing and building size are...
Renovation Hints & Tips when using Breezway Louvre Windows
Seasoned investors know that the secret to success is to maintain and upgrade a property with the best products on the market. There are many renovation hints & tips when using Breezway Louvre Windows which can provide benefits in long run. Giving renters and...
Louvre Windows in Schools Can Improve Your Child’s Learning!
We all want the best for our children. We want them to do well in their studies, remain in good health, be friendly and have good manners. There are many scientific studies showing that louvre windows in schools can improve your child’s learning. There are many...
Automated Windows are Best for High Level Natural Ventilation
The fact that air rises as it heats up has been used for centuries as a way to draw fresh, cooler air into a building. Automated Louvre Windows are best for high level natural ventilation to allow heat inside your home or building to escape. This is one of the prime...
Comparing Breezway Louvres with Other Window Types
When mentally putting together their dream home after watching their favourite architecture or home renovation TV show, few people‘s thoughts about windows would extend much beyond wanting to frame views, or perhaps wanting to maximise natural light. Comparing...
Useable Outdoor Living Space
Australians love being outdoors. We love outdoor sports. We love barbeques. We love camping. We love the beach. We love bushwalking. So its not surprising that we love our homes to include outdoor living spaces too. These outdoor living spaces always have some form of...
The Energy Benefits of Screens on Altair Louvres
“Can your louvre windows be screened?” is one of the most common questions we are asked. Altair Louvre Windows sure can be screened! They can be screened with fibreglass mesh to keep the insects out, or woven metal mesh to keep intruders out or for bushfire...
Using Altair Louvres in bathrooms
It’s not unusual to see Altair Louvre Windows in award winning designs and in the pages of glossy magazines. Not only are they a very stylish window, but they also remain functional at unusual shapes and sizes, allowing them to be fitted in unusual wall spaces, and...