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Stronghold® System

Strong & Secure

Altair Louvers 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 louvers 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

Customize

Various customizing options available including frames, blades, colors.

Stronghold System Screening

Screening

Privacy or shading options available when screened.

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Added Safety

Altair Louvers with the Stronghold System mechanically locks louver 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 lanai enclosure can be created to provide extra year-round living space or as a barrier against outdoor noise. Occupants can enjoy the sun in a protected spot or take advantage of fresh breezes.

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Ventilation

The Stronghold System allows our windows to provide fall prevention with only a slight reduction in ventilation, and without obstructing outdoor views. Ideal for use more than 30 feet above ground level or for windows that require extra strength for example in wet rooms.

The logical inclusion when extra strength is required

Altair Louvers with the Stronghold System mechanically locks louver 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.

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Stronghold System Brochure

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

Increase safety with The Stronghold® System

Altair Louver Windows with the Stronghold System by Breezway have been designed to give increased safety and enhanced security in multi-story applications or lanai enclosures. Replace your old jalousies.

Hawaii Stronghold® System TV Commercial

Breezway proudly introduces the Stronghold System which has been designed to make louvers stronger, safer and more secure. Locally made in Hawaii, the Stronghold is tested to withstand a load of 150 pounds.

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Gallery

For more examples view our Project Profiles page.
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Technical

Size Specs

    • Available for 1/4″ thick, 4″ or 6″ glass or aluminum blades.
    • Identical to the standard heights of Breezway Window Systems.

 

Technical Specs

  • Suitable for the Breezway Makani or ios Window Systems.
  • Available with the range of Altair Louver options including the Powerlouver System.
  • Glass blades must be processed and tempered for use with the Stronghold System.
  • Once installed, pins cannot be removed without specialized 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 Louver products are not a balustrade system. Nor are any other window types.

Balustrades are one type of barrier. Altair Louvers 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 350 pounds 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
  • Powerlouver 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