Jalousie window for many Floridians, as the windows are unable to keep out human and insect home invaders. Modern manufacturers have improved their designs of jalousie windows to address these problems. Many market their products as having greater security and energy efficiency compared to earlier versions. The Australian company Breezeway, which began producing jalousie windows in 1935, is currently marketing jalousies which they claim creates an airtight seal when closed to keep out water and insects while keeping in air conditioned air. Breezeway brand jalousies are made with non-corrosive hardware and a pinning system which keeps the slats secured from the interior
Residencia Armstrong-Poventud located above the podium and articulated in an ionic pilaster order. Each arch-window houses folding jalousie shutters. At the upper level there are four Ionic pilasters with pedestals resting on a continuous horizontal string-course. The three openings are symmetrically arranged and equally proportioned and articulated: a simple surround with a keystone frames a wide arch, opening out to a balcony through wooden jalousie doors. Decoratively etched clear glass lights occupy the tympanym over each opening. The first and third bay balconies contain waist-high decorative cast-iron railings and the wider central balcony consists of stone balusters and rails supported by the