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Stronghold® System

Strong & Secure

Altair Louvres with the Stronghold System are a logical inclusion when extra strength and safety is required in commercial or residential buildings.

Leaf Architecture finalised the design concept for this project with the objective of enclosing the school balconies and allowing the school to utilize the walkways between the classrooms. They integrated Breezway Altair louvres and the Stronghold System into the design. View project.
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Features

Stronghold System Extensive Testing

Extensive Testing

Proven ability to safely retain blades when subjected to heavy loads.

Stronghold System Compliant

Compliant

Meets Fall Prevention requirements.

Stronghold System Naturally Ventilated

Naturally Ventilated

Allows abundant fresh air to save on electricity.

Stronghold System Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Provides greater design flexibility in buildings.

Stronghold System Customise

Customise

Various customising options available including frames, blades, colours.

Stronghold System Screening

Screening

Privacy or shading options available when screened.

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Added Safety

Altair Louvres with the Stronghold System mechanically locks louvre blades into their clips to increase the amount of force the window can resist. With blades only able to be removed using a special tool, the window is more secure and your building is safer.

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Extra Space

The Stronghold System can be used in multi-story applications. A balcony enclosure or wintergarden can be created to provide extra year-round living space or as a barrier against outdoor noise. Occupants can enjoy the winter sun in a protected spot or take advantage of fresh breezes.

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Ventilation

The Stronghold System allows our windows to easily meet the fall prevention requirements of the Australian Building Code with only a slight reduction in ventilation, and without obstructing outdoor views. Ideal for use more than 2 metres above ground level or for windows that require extra strength for example in wet rooms.

The logical inclusion when extra strength and safety is required

Altair Louvres with the Stronghold System mechanically locks louvre blades into their clips to increase the amount of force the window can resist. With blades now only able to be removed using a tool, the window is more secure and your building is safer.

Ideal for use more than 2 metres above ground level the Stronghold System provides added safety to the entire window opening.

The Stronghold System allows our windows to easily meet the fall prevention requirements of the Australian Building Code with only a slight reduction in ventilation.

Breezway Altair Louvre Stronghold System brochure

Stronghold System Brochure

Details about the Stronghold System for high rise buildings.
View PDF.

Protecting Children from falls through openable windows and balconies

The Australian Building Code requires measures to prevent children falling through openable windows. Altair Louvre Windows with the Stronghold System meet the requirements of the Building Code without reducing natural, cooling ventilation or obscuring views.

The Stronghold® System: Manage fresh air, noise and fall prevention

Altair Louvre Windows with the Stronghold System by Breezway have been designed to increase strength and safety in multi-storey building designs.

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Gallery

For more examples view our Project Profiles page.
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Technical

Size Specs

    • Available for 102mm and 152mm glass or aluminium blades.
    • Restricted openings available to satisfy Fall Prevention requirements.
    • Identical to the standard heights of Breezway Window Systems.
    • Enables bay widths of up to 1200mm.

 

Please Note: Off-Standard height limitations apply for the following:

  • Easyscreen Window System: Std height + 24mm through to Std heights + 35mm is unavailable.
  • Innoscreen Window System: Std height + 26mm through to Std heights + 37mm is unavailable.
  • SL2 Window System: Std height + 19mm through to Std heights + 30mm is unavailable.
  • For the 102mm Altair Component System these include: Standard Height + 19mm to Standard Height + 31mm.

Technical Specs

  • Suitable for the Breezway Easyscreen, Innoscreen or SL2 Window Systems.
  • Altair Component System available for installation into other framing systems.
  • Available with the range of Altair Louvre options including the Powerlouvre and IGLU Systems.
  • Heat soaked glass blades available for code compliance.
  • Once installed, pins cannot be removed without specialised tools. Replacement pins required upon removal.

Extensive Testing

  • Tested to AS2047 “Windows in Buildings”.
  • Tested to AS5203 “Protection of openable windows”.
  • Static load testing to AS1170 for performance on balconies, offices and external high levels.
  • Achieved 750N load and up to 1600N when open.
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Note: Breezway Altair Louvre products are not a balustrade system. Nor are any other window types.

Balustrades are one type of barrier. Altair Louvres with the Stronghold System and suitable openings are another. It is always important to ensure that a particular barrier system complies with the relevant Building Codes and associated Standards.

Stronghold® System Load Test

Locally manufactured, the Stronghold System is tested to withstand loads up to 163 kgs without breakage.
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Design Manual

Design Manual

The Breezway Design Manual is shown below in PDF format or alternatively can be viewed in a new window or downloaded using this link Breezway Design Manual

The manual contains the following relevant topics.

  • Blade Type Compatibility
  • Powerlouvre System Compatibility
  • Maintenance
  • Compliance with Balustrading Requirements
  • Window Sizes
  • Recommended Specifications

NOTE: The Breezway Design Manual is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. If you are viewing on a mobile or tablet device then we recommend opening the design manual PDF directly using this link Breezway Design Manual