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The VLX 80 awning window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you keep air moving even when it’s raining. That alone explains why so many Los Angeles homeowners ask for it by name. We’re Westlight Windows & Doors, an authorized ViewLux installation partner here in Los Angeles, and we’ve been putting these windows into homes across the city for years. The frame carries a thermal break that cuts heat transfer through the aluminum, which matters when August pushes past 95°F in the Valley. If you’re pricing the VLX 80 for a remodel or new build, call us at (903) 354-7134 for a written quote.
Product Overview - VLX 80 Awning Window
The VLX 80 belongs to ViewLux’s performance aluminum line, and the design thinking behind it is simple: build a window that handles real weather without punishing you on energy bills. The top-hinged geometry means the sash swings outward from the bottom, so rain hits the glass and runs off while the opening stays functional. In Los Angeles, that’s not a gimmick. Winter storms roll through the canyons and spring drizzle catches people off guard, and an awning window keeps the air flowing without letting water onto the sill or the floor.
Architecturally, the VLX 80 fits where fixed glass won’t do and casements get in the way. You’ll see it above kitchen sinks, across bathroom walls, stacked high on second stories, and filling narrow openings where a swinging window would collide with walkways or furniture. The aluminum frame stays true over decades. Unlike wood, it won’t swell in humid coastal air or bake and crack through a Santa Ana season. The 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the profile rigidity without bulk, and the 1.97-inch frame width keeps sightlines clean. Buyers choose this series because it’s the honest middle ground: commercial-grade aluminum durability with residential energy performance.
Technical Specifications
Here’s what the VLX 80 brings to the table, spec by spec. These are the numbers we quote to builders and architects across Los Angeles County.
- Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum, sized to resist flexing and racking over years of operation.
- Profile width: 1.97 inches, narrow enough for modern sightlines but deep enough to house the thermal break.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Each changes the window’s performance profile, covered below.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Powder-coated and anodized finishes hold color in direct Los Angeles sun.
- Screen options: Fixed screen for permanent insect protection, or a retractable screen that disappears when you want the clean look.
- Operation: Top-hinged awning, outward swing, controlled by a crank or handle depending on configuration.
- Thermal performance: NFRC-rated with thermal break technology built into the frame, not added as an afterthought.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 80 uses a thermal break, a non-conductive barrier inside the aluminum frame, to stop heat from moving through the metal. In Los Angeles, that means the indoor side of the frame doesn’t turn into a radiator on hot afternoons. Pair it with Low-E glass and the NFRC rating drops meaningfully versus non-thermal aluminum.
Acoustic Performance. If you live near the 101, the 405, or under a flight path into Burbank, sound control isn’t optional. The VLX 80’s multi-chambered extrusion and sealed glazing pocket reduce outside noise transmission. Laminated glass pushes that further, cutting the mid-range frequencies that carry traffic and aircraft noise into bedrooms.
Airtightness & Weather Seal. The compression seal around the sash perimeter does the quiet work here. When the window closes, the sash pulls tight against the frame, which is what keeps conditioned air inside and Santa Ana dust outside. This is also where the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard matters: the best window underperforms if the rough opening leaks around it.
Waterproofing. The top-hinged design plus the integrated sill drainage channel directs water away from the interior. During installation, we seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps without warping the frame. That foam, combined with the window’s own drainage, is what prevents the mist and weep stains you see on poorly installed aluminum frames.
Wind Resistance. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for the demands of Southern California’s climate, including the gust zones that hit hillside homes and coastal corridors. The frame’s wall thickness and corner joinery hold the glass under pressure that makes lesser frames bow.
Security & Hardware. Awning windows are inherently harder to force open than sliding windows because the sash bears against the frame from the outside. Multi-point locking hardware is available, and the laminated glass option adds impact resistance that slows forced entry and meets stricter coastal building requirements.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Anodized Silver anchor the modern and minimalist homes you see throughout Silver Lake, Echo Park, and West Adams. Pure White fits traditional stucco exteriors and Spanish-style homes in the Valley, while Bronze and Champagne work beautifully on mid-century and ranch-style houses that still dominate neighborhoods from Pasadena to the South Bay. Teak Wood gives the warmth of timber without the maintenance, a smart choice for Craftsman homes that want period character without rot risk.
On the glass side, Clear is the baseline: maximum light, no filtration. Frosted suits bathroom windows and side-yard openings where privacy matters more than the view. Low-E is our standard recommendation for Los Angeles homes because it blocks solar heat gain while preserving visible light. Tempered glass satisfies safety-glazing code in doors, near stairs, and in large low windows. Laminated adds impact resistance and noise reduction, ideal for hillside homes, high-wind zones, and any window facing a busy street.
Installation by Westlight Windows & Doors in Los Angeles
We install the VLX 80 the way it’s designed to be installed: level, plumb, and square. That’s not marketing language. An aluminum awning window installed even slightly out of alignment will bind at the hinges, wear the hardware, and eventually fail to seal. We’ve corrected enough botched installations around Los Angeles to know the difference firsthand.
Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing, look for moisture damage, and verify the opening dimensions against the window order. When the VLX 80 goes in, we set it level, plumb, and square, shimmed so the frame doesn’t twist. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which fills voids without pushing the frame out of square. We install to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the recognized benchmark for residential window installation. After the window is set and sealed, we run a water test on the sill and perimeter, then clean up the site and haul away the old window if it’s a replacement.
Here’s the part most homeowners don’t hear until it’s too late: the manufacturer’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, not defects in installation. If a cheap crew sets the window wrong and it leaks, ViewLux isn’t on the hook. You are. That’s why buying from an authorized partner like Westlight Windows & Doors matters. We’re accountable for the whole job, from measurement to final seal, and we warranty our installation work.
Los Angeles building codes also require specific glazing in certain locations, like tempered glass near doors and in windows close to the floor. We pull permits when the project calls for it, and we install to code. Old-school homeowners in hillside neighborhoods like Mount Washington and Baldwin Hills deal with steep slopes, hard access, and wind exposure that flat-lot houses never see. We plan for those conditions, and the VLX 80’s wind rating backs it up.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 80 Awning Window
Most VLX 80 orders arrive at our Los Angeles shop within 3 to 5 weeks from the date the order is confirmed. Custom finishes and laminated glass can add a week or two. If you’re working around a project timeline, call us at (903) 354-7134 early so we can lock in the order and schedule your installation date.
The VLX 80 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when ordered with Low-E glass that meets ENERGY STAR requirements for the Southern California climate zone. The credit applies to the window cost, not installation. We can confirm eligibility for your specific configuration when we quote the job.
ViewLux provides a manufacturer’s warranty on the VLX 80 covering the frame, hardware, and glass against defects in materials and workmanship. Westlight Windows & Doors additionally warranties our installation labor. If something goes wrong with the window or the install, you have one accountable party in Los Angeles to call. We handle warranty claims directly with ViewLux so you don’t have to.
Yes, the VLX 80 is fabricated to order within a range of widths and heights that suit most residential openings. Awning windows work best when they’re wider than they are tall, which gives the hinge geometry better mechanical advantage. If you have an unusual opening, call us at (903) 354-7134 and we’ll confirm whether the VLX 80 can be built to fit.
Aluminum frames are low-maintenance by design. Wash the frames and glass twice a year with mild soap and water, and keep the sill drainage channels clear of dust and debris so water can escape. In coastal areas like Santa Monica and Redondo Beach, rinse salt residue off the frame more frequently. The hardware benefits from a light silicone lubricant on moving parts once a year.
Get a Quote - VLX 80 Awning Window in Los Angeles
If you’re planning to install the VLX 80 awning window in your Los Angeles home, let’s get you a real number. We provide free on-site measurements, line-item pricing, and a written quote with no change orders. Call Westlight Windows & Doors at (903) 354-7134 to schedule your estimate and see this window in person.
Written by the team at Westlight Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA.
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