Altair® Louvres in Other 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 fabricators can install Altair Louvres within their own aluminium or timber frames for residential and commercial applications. This provides the benefits of Altair Louvres while retaining the benefits inherent in the window fabricators own window designs.

The Altair Louvre Component System provides a way for fabricators to include Altair Louvres and Weatherstrip in their window frames.

Altair Louvres with Manual Operation

 

Altair Louvre
The Altair Louvre and Weatherstrip can be screw fixed to the outer frame.
Exploded View
Exploded view of Altair Louvre Gallery System including parts and screw fixings.

Altair® in other Frames 3D Models

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Altair in other Frames 3D Models

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Altair Louvre in Commercial Frame

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.

Please note:

  • Weatherstrip, complete with seal, must be used to gain manufacturer’s performance warranty.
  • Altair Weatherstrip does not require notching to accomodate the louvre gallery.
  • Weatherstrips to head and sill add 10mm to overall gallery height.
  • 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.
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.

View/download Altair Component Standard Heightssmall-pdf4

Technical Drawings

Blade Formulas

Blade Cut Length

Blade Cut Length Standard Jambs

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


Standard Louvre Blade Dimensions

Blade Dimensions

Extension Blade Dimensions

Extension Blade Formulas

NOTE: Allowable tolerance = +/-0.6mm

Manually Operated Altair Components
Glass & Aluminium Bladesx = Channel extension +21mm

View/download Blade FormulasBlade Formulas

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.

Installation Instructions

View/download Installation InstructionsAltair Louvre Installation Instructions

Louvre Installation Instructions

Louvre Installation Instructions

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 Australian Window Association (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:

  • Drainage channels for superior water performance.
  • ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
  • Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
  • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.

View/download Altair Louvre Window Specifications