Residential Louvres by FIRST Windows & Doors

Residential Louvres

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Description

FIRST offer the Altair louvre system from Breezway, Australia. This fits into the residential awning or casement window frame, APL Architectural Series window frame and the 40mm Window Series. Glass, aluminium or timber louvre blades can be used in 102mm (4-inch) or 152mm (6-inch) widths.

A fixed louvre system is also available for ventilating plant rooms and similar areas.

Key Features

Louvres provide easily controlled ventilation with minimum projection
First uses the Altair louvre system from Breezway Australia which fits into the awning or casement frame
A 102mm (4 inch) or 152mm (6 inch) glass, aluminium or timber louvre is available
Altair louvres comply with NZ weatherproofing requirements up to Extra High wind zones when used together with the louvre weather bar system
All operating mechanisms and bars are non-corrosive and are hidden in the louvre mullion, giving a clean and compact appearance
A fixed louvre system is also available for ventilating plant rooms and similar areas

Ranges

Residential Series

Scope of Use

Altair system suitable for a wide range of residential applications in less exposed environments
Should be used with louvre weather bar system for optimum weather resistance
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure.

Limitations on Use

For Altair blade length exceeding 800mm double control should be fitted
Fly screens may be possible with louvre windows depending on window recess position
Double glazing not available
Fixed louvres should not be used in most exposed situations.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

In-Service History

Extensively used in residential projects throughout New Zealand for more than 40 years with continuous design upgrades
Widely used by homeowners, builders, group home builders and specifiers

Other Performance Attributes

Window and door warranty provided under normal conditions of use against failure of materials and workmanship for a period of five years
Surface finish is covered by a separate performance warranty dependent on the actual finish selected
A hardware/componentry warranty is offered against defects in manufacturing, functionality and surface finish for a period of five years, provided care and maintenance guidelines have been followed

External Moisture

Documents

Data Sheet

pdf

Span Tables

pdf

FIRST on Masterspec

URL

Full Specification

docx

Specification Clause

docx

Specifier Guide

pdf

Declare Label

2022

pdf

WGANZ Guide to E2/AS1

1 August 2019

pdf

First Care, Maintenance & Warranty Brochure (with AGP)

2020

URL

First Brochure

2014

URL

AGP Cleaning & Maintenance

pdf

AGP Condensation Guide

pdf

AGP Visual Quality of Glass

pdf

APL and Sustainability

2019

URL

Manufacturer Contact List

URL

CAD/PDF Details

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Full Set of Drawings

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FIRST Residential Fixed Louvre

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FIRST Residential Altair Louvre Horizontal & Vertical Details with Mullions

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Altair Louvre Specification

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Altair Louvres with 01042 Frame

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First Windows & Doors have a high-performing range of solutions for all homes and commercial projects, from entrance doors to windows, sliders, bi-folds and thermally efficient options.

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Statement of Building Code Compliance

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FIRST Residential Altair Louvre Horizontal & Vertical Details with Mullions

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