Altair® Louvres in Other Window Frames

For a wide range of applications

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 Louvres with Manual Operation

Altair Louvre
Altair Louvre

The Altair Louvre and Weatherstrip can be screw fixed to the outer frame.

Exploded View
Exploded view of Altair Louvre Component System

Exploded view of Altair Louvre Component System including parts and screw fixings.

Exploded View with Backing Strip

Exploded view of Altair Louvre component strip using backing strip to install in other window frames
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.
Altair IGLU System
Exploded view of Altair Louvre component strip using backing strip to install in other window frames
Altair Double Glazed Louvre Blade System.

Altair Powerlouvre System in Other Frames

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
Assembled view of Altair Powerlouvre component system for installaing Powerlouvre in other window frame types
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.
Exploded view of Powerlouvre Component System using backing strip.
IGLU Double Glazed System
Exploded view of Powerlouvre Component System using backing strip.
IGLU Galleries in the Component Powerlouvre System.

Security Bar Systems

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
Assembled view of Altair Louvre Component System with D bar Security Jamb
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 Altair Louvre with D bar Security Jamb
Exploded view of Altair Louvre with Security Jamb.
U Channel System
Altair Louvre 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 Louvre U Channel Security and Round Bar.
Exploded view of Altair U Channel Security and Round Bar.

Altair® in other Frames

INTERACTIVE ON-LINE VIEWING

Altair in other Frames 3D Models

Online viewing of 3D models is a relatively new technology. Please note the models shown below are rendered animations only. For more technical detail please view the CAD and BIM model section below. Viewing 3D models requires a fast internet connection and reasonably high speed computer processor. Viewing may not be possible on some older computers. We recommend Google Chrome for the best viewing results.
NOTE: Whenever you see this symbol logo-mark-25x25 click on an illustration to view a 3D interactive version. Rotate the model by using your left mouse button or pan the model by using your right mouse button. Use your mouse wheel to zoom. Please note this is a rendered model only. For more technical detail please see the CAD and BIM Model section below.
Altair Louvre
interactive 3D image of Altair Louvre in commercial frame
Altair Louvre in 100 x 44 Commercial Frame.
Altair IGLU Louvre System
IGLU Component Commercial Frame
Altair IGLU Louvre System in 100 x 44 Commercial Frame.
Altair Powerlouvre
Interactive 3D model of Altair Powerlouvre
Altair Powerlouvre to fit other window frames.
Altair IGLU Powerlouvre System
IGLU Unassembled Gallery
Altair IGLU in the Powerlouvre System to fit other window frames.

Altair in Other Frames Standard Heights

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.

louvre gallery
No. of BladesAltair Louvres with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights*
152 mm Blades102 mm Blades
2330mm-
3470mm320mm
4610mm410mm
5750mm500mm
6890mm590mm
71030mm680mm
81170mm770mm
91310mm860mm
101450mm950mm
111590mm1040mm
121730mm1130mm
131870mm1220mm
142010mm1310mm
152150mm1400mm
162290mm1490mm
172430mm1580mm
182570mm1670mm
192710mm1760mm
202850mm1850mm
212990mm1940mm
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.

Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Heights

Please note the following off-standard heights are unavailable.

152mm Powerlouvre Component System:

  • Off-Standard frame heights between 6mm and 42mm above a standard frame height are not available.

102mm Powerlouvre Component System:

  • Off-Standard frame heights between 1mm and 5mm below a standard frame height are not available.
  • Off-Standard frame heights between 6mm and 44mm above a standard frame height are not available.
Powerlouvre Component System
 152mm Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Sizes102mm Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Sizes
No. of BladesHeight including Weatherstrip (mm)Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm)Height including Weatherstrip (mm)Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm)
2360320--
3500460350310
4640600440400
5780740530490
6920880620580
710601020710670
812001160800760
913401300890850
1014801440980940
111620158010701030
121760172011601120
131900186012501210
142040200013401300
152180214014301390
162320228015201480
172460242016101570
182600256017001660

Minimum Bay Width
Powerlouvre Window TypeMinimum Bay Width (mm)
2-9 blade high400
10-18 blade high500

Altair IGLU in Component System Standard Heights

The Altair IGLU System is only available in standard heights and widths, however 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 IGLU System Louvre Gallery standard heights please see the size chart on the right.

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.

* Please note that the 300mm blade width is not available with the Powerlouvre System.

For more information please visit the IGLU System page.

Breezway Altair® IGLU® System Standard Heights
No. of BladesIGLU Galleries with Weatherstrip*IGLU Powerlouvre™ Galleries with Weatherstrip**
All dimensions are in millimetres (mm)
2335365
3475505
4615645
5755785
6895925
710351065
811751205
913151345
1014551485
1115951625
1217351765
1318751905
1420152045
1521552185
1622952325
1724352465
1825752605
192715-
202855-
212995-

*Height without weatherstip = -10mm for manual, -40mm for Powerlouvre.

CAD Drawings

You can use your mouse to hover over the preview screen inside the table below to identify each CAD drawing prior to downloading the file. For animated renders, please see the 3D Model section above.

Altair® Louvre CAD Drawings

Breezway offers a collection of CAD drawings for the complete Altair Louvre product range.

You can also download all CAD files in this section here Altair in Other Frames CAD Drawings.

NameFormat
Altair 102 in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 102 with Timber Blades in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 102 Powerlouvre in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 102 Handle, Keylock & Fixing Hole Positions - Includes Model, Elevation View and Dimensions.DWG & PDF
Altair 152 in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View for Standard Heights, Elevation View for Off-Standard Heights, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 152 with Timber Blades in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View for Standard Heights, Elevation View for Off-Standard Heights, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 152 Powerlouvre in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View for Standard Heights, Elevation View for Off-Standard Heights, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 152 Handle, Keylock & Fixing Hole Positions - Includes Elevation View and Dimensions.DWG & PDF
Altair 152 Component System with High Profile Sill - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair 102mm and 152mm Louvre Component Restricted Openings - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair IGLU Louvre System in Component Form with High Profile Weatherbar - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair IGLU Louvre System in Component Powerlouvre Form with High Profile Weatherbar - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF
Altair Fixed Louvre in Component Form - Includes Model, Elevation View, Front View, Plan View and Specification.DWG & PDF

Blade Formulas

Blade Cut Length Standard Jambs

Altair Louvre blade cutting formula Glass and Aluminium: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 52mm

Straight Cut Timber blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 72mm

Glass and Aluminium Stronghold Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 48mm

IGLU Double Glazed Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 51mm


Blade Cut Length when using Breezway Security Jambs

Altair Louvre blade cutting formula with Security Jamb

Glass and Aluminium: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 56mm

Straight Cut Timber Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 76mm

Glass and Aluminium Stronghold Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 52mm

IGLU Double Glazed Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 55mm

For allowable length of blades refer to AS1288 and Breezway Louvre Windows’s Product Performance Warranty.

NOTE: Allowable tolerance = +/-0.6mm

Altair Louvre blade length tolerance

Extension Blade Formulas for Altair in Other Frames

 Manually Operated Altair ComponentsComponent Powerlouvre Windows
Glass & Aluminium Bladesx = Channel extension +20mmx = Channel extension +12mm
Timber Bladesx = Channel extension +24mmx = Channel extension +19mm

View/download Blade Formulassmall-pdf4

Weatherstrip

The same Weatherstrip is used on both the head and sill for standard glass, aluminium and timber louvres.

Off Standard Height Galleries that are within 5mm of a Standard Height Gallery will not have a top fixed blade and will therefore require Standard Height Weatherstrip sets. Off Standard Height Galleries that are more than 5mm greater than or less than a Standard Height Gallery will have a top fixed blade and will therefore require Off Standard Height Weatherstrip sets.

Altair Weatherstrip does not require notching to accommodate the louvre gallery.

Weatherstrip, complete with seal, must be used in the head and sill to satisfy the Breezway Product Performance Warranty.

Weatherstrips to head and sill add 10mm to overall gallery height.

Security Bar System Technical Details

View/download small-pdf4Security D Bar

View/download small-pdf4Security U Channel

Altair Component Product Codes

View/download Altair Component Product Codessmall-pdf4

Installation Instructions

Please visit the Altair Installation Instruction Page to view the installation videos available.

For Powerlouvre Window Wiring Instructions please download the PDF’s below.

View/download Component Powerlouvre Wiring Guide – Pre-March 2019 Replacementssmall-pdf4

View/download Component Powerlouvre Wiring Guide – PCB3 Straight Plugsmall-pdf4

Technical Papers

An Industry Guide to the correct Fixing of Windows & Doors

Fixing of Windows & Doorssmall-pdf4

An Industry Guide to the correct Installation of Windows & Doors

Installation of Windows & Doorssmall-pdf4

Installation Instructional Videos

The AWA has prepared an industry guide on the correct installation of Windows & Doors in different types of construction. You can view the complete range of typical methods used via the AWA YouTube channel or please view the videos below.

Specification

Altair Louvres for Other Frames Recommended Specifications

A tight specification will help to make sure that what you specify ends up in your building thereby achieving your design objectives.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Louvre Windows

Unique features:

  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
  • Low profile keylock with lock barrel housed inside the louvre channel.
  • Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
  • Passed testing to 15,000 lock/unlock cycles for long operational life.
  • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Windows

Unique features:

  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
  • Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame.
  • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
  • Each low voltage motor only requires 0.4 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements.
  • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
  • Available as either a fully assembled window system or as a component system for installation into window fabricator’s framing systems.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Louvre Windows with the Stronghold System

Unique features:

  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
  • Low profile keylock with lock barrel housed inside the louvre channel (available 3rd May 2016).
  • Altair Louvres have passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
  • Passed testing to 15,000 lock/unlock cycles for long operational life.
  • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
  • Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Windows with the Stronghold System

Unique features:

  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
  • Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame.
  • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
  • Each low voltage motor only requires 0.4 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements.
  • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
  • Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair IGLU Louvre Windows

Unique features:

  • Totally frameless double glazed louvre blades with embedded seals.
  • Seal-on-seal contact between blades.
  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Powerlouvre IGLU Louvre Windows

Unique features:

  • Totally frameless double glazed louvre blades with embedded seal.
  • Seal-on-seal contact between blades.
  • Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame.
  • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
  • Each low voltage motor only requires 0.4 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements.
  • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
  • Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.

View/download Altair Louvre Window Specificationssmall-pdf4