Altair® Louvre Windows
High Performance Windows
Proudly designed and tested to exceed AS 2047 Standards, Breezway Altair® Louvre Windows open wide to deliver maximum natural ventilation that today’s energy-conscious customers demand.
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows have been utilised in multiple spaces throughout this home to help maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. View project.
Engineered to thrive in even the harshest environments, Altair® Louvres are cyclone-rated and can be effortlessly automated with the sophisticated, award-winning Altair Powerlouvre™ System. For added safety, the Stronghold® System ensures fall prevention compliance without compromising airflow.
For next-level comfort and energy efficiency, the multi-award-winning, double-glazed IGLU® System offers exceptional thermal performance while preserving the full benefits of fresh, natural ventilation.
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Features & Benefits
Patented Design
Clever and unique patented design.
Extensive Testing
NATA certified laboratory validates high wind and water cyclonic performance.
Compliant
WERS Rated, Bushfire Rated, Fall Prevention Compliant to suit a range of applications.
Durable
Non-corrosive materials suited to the harsh Australian climate.
Customise
Widest range of customising options including automation, screening and security.
Framing
Multiple framing systems or componentry to suit other frames.
Sustainable Living
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows open twice as wide as regular windows. With adjustable blades you can control airflow and heat transfer, allowing you to reduce the need for air conditioning so you can live or work naturally.
Commercial Comfort
Natural ventilation solutions that improve occupant comfort, enhance indoor air quality, and support sustainable building performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much ventilation do Altair Louvres provide?
Breezway Altair Louvres open twice as wide as regular windows to provide 90% natural ventilation as per the NCC definition of a ventilation opening, helping create healthier and more comfortable indoor environments. This is significantly more than awning, sliding or double-hung windows.
Are Altair Louvre Windows secure?
Many people still associate louvres with older-style windows and are surprised to learn about modern security options. Breezway offers solutions such as keylocks, security bars and compatibility with security screens to provide confidence without compromising ventilation. The Stronghold System is also available to mechanically retain louvre blades in clips and are fall prevention compliant.
Can Altair Louvres be used in bushfire-prone areas?
Altair Louvres have tested and compliant solutions available for a range of Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs), including BAL-29 and BAL-40 applications, helping homeowners achieve ventilation while meeting project requirements.
Are Altair Louvres energy efficient?
Breezway provides a range of tinted glass and the double glazed IGLU System to help reduce the reliance on cooling or heating energy consumption and support a more sustainable building design.
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Technical
Size Specs
All standard heights and widths are dependant on various components that make up an Altair Louvre Window (e.g. clip, blade material and performance requirements). Please refer to the Size Chart on the Customising Page for more information or speak to your local window manufacturer for advice on your specific circumstances.
- Max Standard Height when using the Component Powerlouvre System is 2605mm (18 blades).
- Max Standard Height when using the Powerlouvre System in a Breezway Window System is 2620mm (18 blades).
- Min Width when using the Powerlouvre System is 400mm (2-9 blades) and 500mm (10-18 blades).
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Design Manual
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