Louvered windows parts

This means that if you live in an area prone to severe rain, wind or storms, the windows may be letting in more of the elements than you would like. The panes can be broken and removed strip by strip without the commotion caused by breaking a large pane of glass.

There are lots of moving parts in the panes. This means that they are more likely to suffer the consequences of repeated use and hold up as well as stationary windows. The good news, however, is that individual panes of glass can be replaced if broken without having to replace the whole window. Porthole Specialty Option Transoms. Have a question about your project? Email us - we've got answers to help you find a solid performing window and the best installation for your money! The handle has been designed to spring back to its normal position, even when severely bent.

The operating mechanism has passed a stringent 30, open and close cycle test. The blade holders are made from high strength UV-stabilized polypropylene plastic which gives the clips flexibility without sacrificing your security. The Weatherstip seals along the blade to prevent wind and water entering the home. Head and sill Weatherstrip are essential to ensure the highest weather resistance possible. The length of the louver blade is typically based on the bay width required for the window application and any length restrictions to comply with Building Codes.

The use of other thicknesses will compromise the performance of the product and are not warranted by Breezway. Please Note: Powdercoated and plastic finishes may vary. The white powder coat color used in the Palmair product images has been slightly darkened for illustration purposes only. Preparing for Palmair Louver Installation Four steps on how to prepare for the installation of your new window.

Safety Note: Window Replacement can be a dangerous activity. Please ensure the appropriate actions are taken to protect yourself and others around you.

Breezway will not be held responsible for any injuries or damage incurred. If you have any doubt or questions please contact a building professional. Please check the condition of your jalousie or window frame prior to installation to determine whether the frame needs replacing or repair. Ensure frame is in good condition and finished with an appropriate paint or sealant. Palmair Louvers are available in standard size heights only. See size height chart in section above for more information.

Some adjustment to the opening height may be required to achieve the required height. Weatherstrip The Palmair Louver System has a Weatherstrip at the top and bottom to ensure good sealing of the glass blades.

The length of the louvre blade is typically based on the bay width required for the window application and any length restrictions to comply with Building Codes. The Palmair Louvre design has been optimised for 6mm thick glass or aluminium.

The use of other thicknesses will compromise the performance of the product and are not warranted by Breezway. Control Options Standard Handle Black. Please Note: The natural anodised colour used in the Palmair product images has been slightly darkened for illustration purposes only. Safety Note: Window Replacement can be a dangerous activity. Please ensure the appropriate actions are taken to protect yourself and others around you.

Breezway will not be held responsible for any injuries or damage incurred. If you have any doubt or questions please contact a building professional. Check your existing window frame is suitable The Palmair Louvre System requires a minimum flat frame depth of 48mm. Please check the condition of your window frame prior to installation to determine whether the frame needs replacing or repair.

Ensure frame is in good condition and finished with an appropriate paint or sealant. Palmair Louvres are available in standard size heights only. See size height chart in section above for more information.

Choose the standard height that best suits your opening, remembering that these heights already allow 5mm for the Weatherstrip. Some adjustment to the opening height may be required to achieve the required height.

Weatherstrip The Palmair Louvre System has a Weatherstrip at the top and bottom to ensure good sealing of the glass blades. Measure the inside width of your frame to determine the size needed for your Palmair Weatherstrip. The aluminium Weatherstrip is the same length as your window opening width. You can allow the same length for the plastic insert, it will be trimmed down later. Glass Blades Glass blades must be 6mm thick and are available in either clear, tinted or obscure.

After cutting the two flat sides of each tenon, adjust for a deeper cut. Then turn the stock on its side and make the remaining cuts of the tenons. Always begin by cutting your tenons a bit larger than their finished size. Then try to dry-fit the tenons. If they don't fit, cut them down little by little, making any adjustments that you deem appropriate to ensure a perfect fit. After all of the mortise and tenon joints have been cut and dry-fitted properly, disassemble the joints and mark the corresponding joints in discreet locations so you know how to re-assemble the frame in the final assembly.

Then, sand all of the exposed sides of the rails and stiles. The key to making louvers is to ensure the grooves for the slots are properly spaced and parallel. A louver jig for your plunge router can be built out of scrap stock and will create a perfect groove every time. Position this board with the center mark directly under your router bit on the jig.

Remove the router, and make a pencil mark on the jig that corresponds to the first degree mark made on your test board. This will be the alignment mark for positioning your style when you cut the grooves as shown in the image above.

Find a short piece of scrap 1x2 and position it against the router base on the jig and screw it into place. This is a stop to keep you from routing too close to the edge of the stile.

Route a test groove, remove the style, and dry-fit test the fit with one slat. Adjust the jig until you are happy with the fit. Next, set up one style for cutting by making a perpendicular mark every one inch along the edge of the stile to be grooved. Start by making a mark at the halfway point of the length of the style. If you have an odd number of grooves to cut, make one mark on each side of the center every inch until you have the requisite number.

With all of the marks completed, clamp the style to the table and route the first groove. Then, remove the clamp, slide the style to the next mark, clamp, and route. Continue until all grooves have been routed. Either build a second jig or disassemble the first jig so you can repeat the same instructions from the last two steps for the opposite degree angle.

Once you have a matched set of grooved stiles, dry-fit the slats in one of the styles as shown in the picture on this page.