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.
SlimlineTM System
Developed to suit narrow frame applications and installation into concrete block construction when screening is not required.
Component System | EasyscreenTM System | SlimlineTM System |
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Frame Depth | Varies | 131mm | 52mm |
Frame Height | Up to 3020mm | Up to 3061mm | Up to 3048mm |
Frame Construction | Aluminium, Timber, UPVC | Aluminium | Aluminium |
Visible Fixings | Varies | None | None |
Altair Louvre Bays | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Altair IGLU System | Yes | Yes | No |
Fixed Lite Bays | Yes | Yes1 | Yes1 |
Screening | Outside or no Screen | Outside | No Integrated Screening |
Control Options | Standard handle | Standard handle | Standard handle |
Stronghold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Security Options | Keylocks | Keylocks | Keylocks |
Reveals & Flashing | Available | Available | Available |
- 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.
Silk screen
Allows soft diffused light into the room and retains privacy.
Blue Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain, ideal for hot climates.
Green Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain, ideal for hot climates.
Dark Grey Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain while optimising views.
Euro Grey Tinted Glass
Works best to reduce solar heat gain while optimising views.
Powder Coated Aluminium
Provides privacy with ventilation, ideal for harsh climates.
Woodgrain Aluminium
Aluminium with woodgrain finish provides privacy with ventilation.
Clear Anodised Aluminium
Provides privacy with ventilation, ideal for harsh climates.
Batik Glass Print Options
Blue Willow
Blue Floral
Floral Lace
Abstract Floral
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.
Please download our Design Manual for more information.
Altair Louvre Components | Easyscreen Frame | Slimline Frame | ios Frame |
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Standard Jambs | ||||
Glass & Aluminium blade length | jamb to jamb - 52mm | window width - 82mm | window width - 77mm | window width - 77mm |
Glass & Aluminium Stronghold blade length | n/a | window width - 78mm | window width - 73mm | window width - 73mm |
Extension Blade Heights | Manually Operated | |||
Glass & Aluminium Blade Height | x = channel extension +20mm | x = channel extension +13mm | x = channel extension +20mm | x = channel extension +20mm |
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, Apptivate Advance Control Unit, App or BMS.
*Map Rod
2m, 3m & 4m set lengths or 1.8m-3.6m telescopic length available
View the Breezway Design Manual for more information on Handle Dimensions.
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.
Some colour match options may incur a surcharge.
Frames & Channels
Standard Malaysian Colours
Component descriptions for colours
Natural Anodised
Black
White
Clips & Handles
Standard Malaysian Colours
Component descriptions for colours
Black
White
Misty Grey
Frames & Channels
Off Standard Malaysian Colours
Component descriptions for colours
Silver
Cava Brown
Mission Brown
Line Grey
Slate Grey
Marengo Grey
Black Shield
Velvet Brown
Beige
Noce*
Mahogony Noce*
Ivory Pine
Clips & Handles
Off Standard Malaysian Colours
Component descriptions for colours
Mid Bronze
Notre Dame
Slate Grey
Almond
Hammersley Brown
Charcoal
Anodic Bronze
Security Options
Altair Louvres offer a wide variety of barrier options to choose from including security bars and screens.
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. Suitable for most framing systems. Download the Easyscreen 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.
For further details view 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. Please refer to the Product Performance Warranty in the Breezway Design Manual for technical information.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.
| No. of Blades | Altair Louvres in Easyscreen Window System Standard Heights | Altair Louvres in Slimline Window System Standard Heights | Altair Louvres for Other Frames with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | 152 mm Blade | 102 mm Blade | |
| 2 | 371mm | - | 345mm | - | 330mm | - |
| 3 | 511mm | 361mm | 485mm | 335mm | 470mm | 320mm |
| 4 | 651mm | 451mm | 625mm | 425mm | 610mm | 410mm |
| 5 | 791mm | 541mm | 765mm | 515mm | 750mm | 500mm |
| 6 | 931mm | 631mm | 905mm | 605mm | 890mm | 590mm |
| 7 | 1071mm | 721mm | 1045mm | 695mm | 1030mm | 680mm |
| 8 | 1211mm | 811mm | 1185mm | 785mm | 1170mm | 770mm |
| 9 | 1351mm | 901mm | 1325mm | 875mm | 1310mm | 860mm |
| 10 | 1491mm | 991mm | 1465mm | 965mm | 1450mm | 950mm |
| 11 | 1631mm | 1081mm | 1605mm | 1055mm | 1590mm | 1040mm |
| 12 | 1771mm | 1171mm | 1745mm | 1145mm | 1730mm | 1130mm |
| 13 | 1911mm | 1261mm | 1885mm | 1235mm | 1870mm | 1220mm |
| 14 | 2051mm | 1351mm | 2025mm | 1325mm | 2010mm | 1310mm |
| 15 | 2191mm | 1441mm | 2165mm | 1415mm | 2150mm | 1400mm |
| 16 | 2331mm | 1531mm | 2305mm | 1505mm | 2290mm | 1490mm |
| 17 | 2471mm | 1621mm | 2445mm | 1595mm | 2430mm | 1580mm |
| 18 | 2611mm | 1711mm | 2585mm | 1685mm | 2570mm | 1670mm |
| 19 | 2751mm | 1801mm | 2725mm | 1775mm | 2710mm | 1760mm |
| 20 | 2891mm | 1891mm | 2865mm | 1865mm | 2850mm | 1850mm |
| 21 | 3031mm | 1981mm | 3005mm | 1955mm | 2990mm | 1940mm |
| 22 | - | 2071mm | - | 2045mm | - | 2030mm |
| 23 | - | 2161mm | - | 2135mm | - | 2120mm |
| 24 | - | 2251mm | - | 2225mm | - | 2210mm |
| 25 | - | 2341mm | - | 2315mm | - | 2300mm |
| 26 | - | 2431mm | - | 2405mm | - | 2390mm |
| 27 | - | 2521mm | - | 2495mm | - | 2480mm |
| 28 | - | 2611mm | - | 2585mm | - | 2570mm |
| 29 | - | 2701mm | - | 2675mm | - | 2660mm |
| 30 | - | 2791mm | - | 2765mm | - | 2750mm |
| 31 | - | 2881mm | - | 2855mm | - | 2840mm |
| 32 | - | 2971mm | - | 2945mm | - | 2930mm |
| 33 | - | 3061mm | - | 3035mm | - | 3020mm |
1. To calculate the gallery height only, deduct 10mm.
2. To calculate the gallery height only for Powerlouvre Windows, deduct 40mm.
Note: Light Blue for Powerlouvre
There are no standard bay widths for single glazed Altair Louvre Windows. However, the bay width may be affected by Building code rules. Please refer to the Product Performance Warranty in the Breezway Design Manual for technical information.
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