VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Los Angeles, CA | Hale Windows Los Angeles

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around one idea: get the frame out of the way. With a profile width of just 1.97 inches and ultra-narrow sightlines, this window maximizes glass area and lets you open the entire sash outward for full ventilation, something double-hungs and sliders can’t match. Los Angeles homeowners choose it for modern homes, hillside properties, and anywhere views matter. Hale Windows Los Angeles is an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA, which means you get factory-backed product support and an installation team that installs to AAMA standards. Call (213) 269-5559 for a free project quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 belongs to a category of casement windows that treat the frame as a structural necessity, not a design feature. ViewLux engineers these windows with a 0.079-inch wall thickness on the aluminum profile, which is substantial enough to resist racking and warping over decades without adding visual bulk. The result is a window that reads as a clean glass plane from both inside and outside. That’s the whole point. When you’re paying for glass, you should see glass.

Casement windows hinge on one side and crank outward, which makes them the most efficient window type for capturing cross-breezes. In Los Angeles, where afternoon coastal winds and canyon air move through neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, Studio City, and the Palisades, a casement window acts like a scoop. The open sash catches air and funnels it into the room. Fixed or sliding windows simply don’t do that. The VLX 80’s ultra-narrow sightlines also make it a favorite for architects and homeowners doing modern or mid-century renovations, where bulky frames would ruin the clean lines of the home.

What separates this product in the Los Angeles market is who installs it. Hale Windows Los Angeles has worked on homes from the Westside to the Valley to South Bay, and we understand how aluminum performs in coastal salt air, inland heat, and everything in between. We install every VLX 80 to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which keeps the manufacturer warranty intact and the window performing the way ViewLux designed it to. When you buy a premium window, the install is half the product. We make sure our half is done right. Call (213) 269-5559 to talk through your project.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re actually getting with the VLX 80 Casement Window, in plain terms:

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches (2.0mm) for long-term structural stability
• Profile width: 1.97 inches (50mm) nominal frame depth
• Operation: Side-hinged casement, crank-operated sash
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (including impact-rated laminated for coastal and hillside zones)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed Screen, Retractable Screen
• Sill options: Standard Sill, Low-Profile Sill (for accessible thresholds and modern flush-floor designs)
• Performance certifications: NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant protocol
• Weather ratings: Airtightness, waterproofing, mist prevention, and sound control ratings verified by third-party testing

Tempered glass is required by California building code for windows near doors, in bathrooms, and in certain low sill applications. Your local building department in Los Angeles may have additional requirements depending on your home’s location and elevation. Hale Windows Los Angeles handles those code checks as part of our pre-install inspection.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 80’s thermal break separates the interior and exterior aluminum profiles, which cuts heat transfer through the frame. Aluminum conducts heat well. A thermal break interrupts that conductive path, and that’s why NFRC-rated performance for this unit holds up in Los Angeles summer heat. Pair it with Low-E glass and your cooling load drops noticeably, especially on west-facing walls in the Valley or Inland Empire-adjacent neighborhoods.

Acoustic Performance

Casement windows seal tighter than sliders because the sash compresses against the frame gasket when closed. That mechanical compression, combined with laminated glass, reduces traffic noise on busy Los Angeles streets like Ventura Boulevard, Sunset, Wilshire, and the 405 corridor. If you live near a flight path into LAX or Burbank, laminated glass is the upgrade to ask about.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

The VLX 80 uses a multi-point locking mechanism that pulls the sash into the frame at several points along the perimeter. That even compression means no gaps, no drafts, and no dust intrusion. On Santa Ana wind days, when fine dust gets pushed through every gap in a home, a properly sealed casement window makes a real difference.

Waterproofing

The frame design includes internal weep channels that drain water out and away from the sill, while the compression seal blocks water entry at the sash. At installation, Hale Windows Los Angeles applies AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint, then flashes and seals the exterior. This is the step that separates a leak-free decade from a call-back six months later.

Wind Resistance

The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, including elevated exposure zones in the hills and along the coast. Because the sash locks into the frame at multiple points, it holds up to wind pressure much better than a sliding window with a single latch. For homes in Malibu, Topanga, or Pacific Palisades where gusts and marine storms hit hard, this matters.

Security & Hardware

The crank mechanism and multi-point lock make a casement window genuinely harder to force open from outside than almost any other window type. The lock points are internal and spread along the full sash height. You can’t just pop one latch and slide the panel. Add impact-resistant laminated glass and you have a window that resists both forced entry and flying debris, which is why this is a common choice for first-floor windows and hillside homes in Los Angeles.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Pure White are the two most specified for contemporary homes in Los Angeles. Black frames on white stucco or light plaster create a sharp, gallery-like contrast that has become the default for modern builds from Echo Park to Venice. Pure White works better on traditional Spanish Revival and Mediterranean homes where the window should blend into the trim. Anodized Silver is a honest, industrial aluminum look that fits mid-century apartments and commercial storefronts. Bronze offers a warmer, darker tone that sits nicely between black and silver, and it hides coastal grime better than black. Champagne is a soft metallic that pairs well with travertine and warm stone. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-look finish that gives you the texture of timber with none of the rot, termite, or maintenance issues, which makes it a practical choice for canyon homes in Topanga, Laurel Canyon, or Beachwood.

Glass selection depends on the room and the orientation. Clear glass is standard and keeps views unobstructed. Frosted glass belongs in bathrooms and bedrooms that face a neighbor or a street. Low-E is the upgrade we recommend on every window in Los Angeles because it blocks solar heat gain while keeping visible light. Tempered glass is a code requirement in many locations, as noted above. Laminated glass does two jobs: it cuts sound transmission significantly and, with impact-rated interlayers, provides protection against break-in and storm-driven debris. If your home sits near a busy street, a freeway, or an airport flight path, laminated glass will change how the room feels. Ask us about which glass makes sense for your exposure during a free on-site visit: (213) 269-5559.

Installation by Hale Windows Los Angeles in Los Angeles

We install every VLX 80 Casement Window the same way: as if it were going into our own house. The process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the opening, check the framing condition, identify any water damage from old windows, and verify that the rough opening matches what the order requires. Los Angeles homes range from 1920s Spanish bungalows in Highland Park to 1990s track homes in Sherman Oaks, and every opening has its own quirks. A tape measure and a level tell us the truth before we touch anything.

On install day, we set each unit level, plumb, and square. A casement window that is even slightly out of square will bind on the hinges, strain the crank mechanism, and eventually fail to seal at the corners. We shim and anchor the frame so it operates smoothly from day one and keeps operating smoothly for years. Once the frame is set, we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints, then flash and seal the exterior per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. The sealant step is not optional. It is the difference between a window that breathes water during winter rains and one that stays dry in a February atmospheric river.

After the sash is hung and the hardware adjusted, we run a water test on the exterior to confirm the drainage paths work. Then we clean the glass, remove all debris, and walk you through operation and maintenance. Los Angeles building codes require permits and inspections for window replacements in many scenarios, and we handle that paperwork for you. Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s in the fine print of every premium window brand in the industry, including ViewLux. When you hire Hale Windows Los Angeles, you get an authorized partner who installs to the standard the factory requires, so your warranty is real and enforceable. Call (213) 269-5559 to schedule a free measurement and project walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Los Angeles

Ready to see the VLX 80 in person or get a price for your window project? Hale Windows Los Angeles provides free on-site measurements and written quotes for homeowners across Los Angeles, CA. We’ll bring samples, measure your openings, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a fixed price before any work begins. Call (213) 269-5559 to start your project today.