Product Selection Guide

This easy to follow Altair Louvre Product Selection Guide can be used for one or multiple Altair Louvre Window designs inside your home. Once complete, hit the submit button and your Altair Louvre Window Checklist will be created so you can easily print this out or forward onto your local Architect, Builder or Breezway Window Fabricator to discuss in more detail.

1. Frames

Breezway offers a wide selection of powder coat colours for our Altair Louvre Components, with options to suit varied applications.

Select your choice of frame

Aluminium

Low maintenance and can be powder coated in a wide range of colours or simply anodised.

Timber

Conducts very little heat for an energy efficient option. Altair Louvres can be installed in all timber frames.

For TIMBER Please note: Many leading window fabricators have committed to maintaining compatibility between their proprietary frames and the Breezway Altair Louvre Component System. Please visit our Customising Options page for more information.

For ALUMINIUM Please note: Breezway offers a range of aluminium window systems to suit your needs. Please select from below. For details about all frame options below visit the Customising Options page for more information.

Select your preferred aluminium window framing system

Easyscreen System

Suitable for all building types with external screening available. Note: Compatible with the double glazed IGLU^® System.

Innoscreen System

An ideal framing option for buildings that require internal screening.

SL2 System

A narrow frame for installation into concrete block construction when screening is not required or for internal wall applications.

Dualair System

A secondary glazed component system where two louvre galleries are installed in the one commercial frame with no integrated screening.

Componentry

Altair Louvre Componentry can be fitted into most window frames offered by your local fabricator. Note: Compatible with the double glazed IGLU^® System.

Additional Notes

2. Design

Select the Design of your Altair Louvre Windows

Select your choice of designs

Single Window

Single louvre applications open twice as wide as regular windows to make the most of natural breezes.

Multiple Windows

Multiple windows can be placed on walls to capture views whilst still allowing airflow into the home.

Narrow Windows

These windows are great for smaller areas within the home that require natural light and ventilation.

Windows Above Doors

Place short, wide louvres above doors to allow hot rising air to escape quickly.

Floor to Ceiling Window

Single or multi-bay floor to ceiling windows can reduce the need for air conditioning.

Wall of Windows

A wall of windows can maximise ventilation and for spectacular outdoor landscape views.

Windows beside Doors

Used on opposite sides of your front door to allow airflow into the home even when closed.

Fixed Lite Windows 1

Louvres with fixed lites help frame a view whilst gaining good airflow into the house.

Fixed Lite Windows 2

Louvres with fixed lites help frame a view whilst gaining good airflow into the house.

Additional Notes

3. Louvre Blades, Height and Safety Feature

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 or creating your own design style.

Select your choice of blade/s

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 a soft diffused light into the room while retaining your privacy.

Satina Grey Glass

Allows a soft diffused light into the room while retaining your privacy.

Green Tinted Glass

Works best to reduce solar heat gain - beneficial in hot climates.

Grey Tinted Glass

Works best to reduce solar heat gain - beneficial in hot climates.

Dark Grey Tinted Glass

Works best to reduce solar heat gain - beneficial in hot climates.

Powder Coated Aluminium*

Provides privacy with ventilation. (Deep Ocean Matt finish displayed).

Clear Anodised Aluminium

Provides privacy with ventilation.

Western Red Cedar (Raw Finish)

Reduces heat in your home and provides privacy with ventilation.

Aluminium with Decowood WRC*

Aluminium with Decowood Finish provides privacy with ventilation.

*For harsh, corrosive environments, aluminium blades with high performance, extended warranty finishes are recommended.

**IGLU blades are 22mm thick and cannot be installed into the same louvre window gallery as glass or aluminium blades which have a 6mm thickness.

For TIMBER please note: Timber Blades are 14mm thick and cannot be installed into the same louvre window gallery as glass or aluminium blades which have a 6mm thickness.

Select your blade height/s

Blade heights are often selected by personal taste. 152mm (6″) is usually incorporated into wider feature windows in residential applications. 102mm (4″) is commonly used in narrow window types beside doors or in bathrooms.

Your preferred louvre height

102mm (4″)

152mm (6″)

IGLU Blade

Would you like to add the Stronghold System?

Altair Louvres with the Stronghold System are designed to mechanically retain blades so you can gain the benefits of full ventilation and safety in multi-storey applications. For further information please visit our Stronghold page. The page will open in a new browser tab so your form details are not lost.

Stronghold System required?

No, Standard System

Yes, Stronghold System

Additional Notes

4. 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 that will best suit the needs of each window.

Handle positions can be varied to allow windows of different sizes and at different heights to be matched or to allow handles to be moved lower or higher, left or right depending on the individual requirement.

Select your control method/s

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 when an inside screen is installed.

Powerlouvre System

Operated by wall switch or Building Management System.

Additional Notes

5. Colours

Breezway offers an extensive range of colours for Altair Louvre Windows that can be colour matched to your handles and clips. We also offer high performance paint finishes depending on the atmospheric conditions of your building (e.g. coastal environments).

PLEASE NOTE: These colours are indicative only and may not exactly reflect their true colour due to differences in screen calibration. Plastic colours shown in parentheses ( )

Select your colour/s

Anodic Bronze Satin
GY114A
(Anodic Bronze)

Anodic Natural Matt
GY235A
(Misty Grey)

Anodic Off White Matt
GD227A
(Titania)

Anodised (Clear) 25 Micron
(Gull Grey)

Anotec Silver Grey Matt 27251272
(Misty Grey)

Anotec Dark Grey Matt 27251275
(Dark Grey)

APO Grey Satin GL107A
(Misty Grey)

Architectural White 91133711
(White)

Black Satin GN150A
(Black)

Custom Black Matt GN248A
(Black)

Charcoal Gloss GL035A
(Charcoal)

Charcoal Metallic Gloss GM019A
(Charcoal Metallic)

Deep Ocean Matt GJ203A
(Mountain Blue)

Deep Ocean Satin 2725125S
(Mountain Blue)

Dune Satin 2723087S
(Bronco)

Hammersley Brown Satin GM100A
(Hammersley Brown)

Monument Matt GL229A
(Charcoal Metallic)

Notre Dame Gloss GL040A
(Notre Dame)

Pearl White Gloss GA078A
(White)

Pottery Satin GM175A
(Pottery)

Primrose Gloss GD037A
(Primrose)

Silver Kinetic Pearl Satin 9717874Q
(Precious Silver Pearl)

Stone Beige Matt GD247A
(Stone Beige)

Surfmist Matt 2603167M
(Titania)

Surfmist Satin 2601137S
(Titania)

Ultra Silver Gloss GY070A
(Misty Grey)

White Birch Gloss GA057A
(White Birch)

Woodland Grey Matt GL205A
(Slate Grey)

Woodland Grey Satin 2727255S
(Slate Grey)

Would you like your clips and handles to be colour matched?

Yes

Please note some colour variation between aluminium and plastic can occur.

Select your clip colour/s

Anodic Bronze Satin
GY114A
(Anodic Bronze)

Anodic Natural Matt
GY235A
(Misty Grey)

Anodic Off White Matt
GD227A
(Titania)

Anodised (Clear) 25 Micron
(Gull Grey)

Anotec Silver Grey Matt 27251272
(Misty Grey)

Anotec Dark Grey Matt 27251275
(Dark Grey)

APO Grey Satin GL107A
(Misty Grey)

Architectural White 91133711
(White)

Black Satin GN150A
(Black)

Custom Black Matt GN248A
(Black)

Charcoal Gloss GL035A
(Charcoal)

Charcoal Metallic Gloss GM019A
(Charcoal Metallic)

Deep Ocean Matt GJ203A
(Mountain Blue)

Deep Ocean Satin 2725125S
(Mountain Blue)

Dune Satin 2723087S
(Bronco)

Hammersley Brown Satin GM100A
(Hammersley Brown)

Monument Matt GL229A
(Charcoal Metallic)

Notre Dame Gloss GL040A
(Notre Dame)

Pearl White Gloss GA078A
(White)

Pottery Satin GM175A
(Pottery)

Primrose Gloss GD037A
(Primrose)

Silver Kinetic Pearl Satin 9717874Q
(Precious Silver Pearl)

Stone Beige Matt GD247A
(Stone Beige)

Surfmist Matt 2603167M
(Titania)

Surfmist Satin 2601137S
(Titania)

Ultra Silver Gloss GY070A
(Misty Grey)

White Birch Gloss GA057A
(White Birch)

Woodland Grey Matt GL205A
(Slate Grey)

Woodland Grey Satin 2727255S
(Slate Grey)

Additional Notes

6. Optional Security Products

Altair Louvres security options include keylocks, security bars and screens.

Select your security option (if required)

Keylocks
Keylocks are available in one metal finish and are ideal for added security.

Security Bars
Security bars are available to fit 152mm (6inch) and IGLU blade heights. They can be set into some window frames and do not impede the operation of the window.

Screening
There are many framing systems today that will allow a security screen to be placed to the outside of your Altair Louvres.

Additional Notes

7. Send Selection Guide

Would you like to send a copy to Breezway and be contacted via email to discuss your louvre window options?

Yes

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