VLX 80 Awning Window

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

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you run ventilation even during light Los Angeles rain without water getting inside. It’s built around a thermal break that keeps heat from transferring through the frame, which matters a lot when summer temperatures in the San Fernando Valley push past 100°F. Hale Windows Los Angeles is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the factory product installed by a local crew that stands behind the work. We serve homeowners across Los Angeles, from Echo Park to Woodland Hills. Call (213) 269-5559 to talk specs, pricing, or lead times.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is engineered for homeowners who want airflow without the compromises that come with cheap sliding or single-hung windows. Because the sash hinges at the top and pushes outward, it sheds rain naturally. That’s why you see awning windows specified so often for Los Angeles hillside homes, mid-century remodels in Silver Lake, and coastal properties in Playa del Rey where morning marine layer moisture is a daily reality. You can leave it open overnight in the winter and not wake up to a wet sill.

The frame is extruded aluminum with a 0.079″ wall thickness and a profile depth of 1.97″. That’s a meaningful spec. Thinner aluminum profiles flex under load, which eventually compromises the seal and the smooth operation of the hardware. The VLX 80’s extrusion is designed to stay rigid for decades, even on large openings or upper-floor installations where wind load is higher. We’ve installed these units in three-story Venice walk-street homes and in single-story ranch houses in Burbank, and the frame behaves the same in both applications.

Buyers choose this series for three reasons. First, the ventilation in rain capability that most window styles can’t offer. Second, the thermal break technology that keeps the frame from conducting heat, which is essential in a market like Los Angeles where cooling costs drive utility bills five to six months of the year. Third, the hardware is straightforward and built to last, with no complex multi-point mechanisms that wear out and require service. For architects and contractors we work with across LA, it’s the default spec for bathrooms, kitchens, and any room where a casement would swing into a walkway.

Technical Specifications

• Frame material: Thermally broken extruded aluminum
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Operation: Top-hinged, outward-opening awning with multi-point locking hardware
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed Screen, Retractable Screen
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, wind-load rated for regional requirements
• Impact resistance: Available with laminated glass for enhanced security and impact resistance

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The thermal break separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces, interrupting conductive heat transfer through the frame. This is the single biggest upgrade over older non-thermal aluminum windows common in 1960s and 70s Los Angeles homes, and it’s why the VLX 80 carries NFRC-rated performance data you can use for Title 24 energy compliance documentation.

Acoustic Performance. Aluminum frames with proper glazing channels hold glass rigidly, which reduces vibration and sound transmission. For homes near the 405, the 101, or under LAX flight paths, pairing the VLX 80 with laminated glass meaningfully cuts road and aircraft noise. We’ve had customers in Westchester tell us the difference is immediate after replacing single-pane aluminum sliders.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The sash compresses against continuous gaskets when closed, and the multi-point lock pulls the sash tight at every contact point, not just the center. That’s what prevents the drafts and dust ingress you feel on older Los Angeles wood windows that have dried out and warped over decades of sun exposure.

Waterproofing. The top-hinged design creates a natural water shed. Combined with the frame’s drainage channels and gasket geometry, the VLX 80 passes water penetration testing under driven-rain conditions. This matters in LA’s winter storm cycles, when wind-driven rain hits certain exposures hard, particularly on west-facing elevations in the Palisades or east-facing canyons in Highland Park.

Wind Resistance. The 0.079″ wall thickness gives the extrusion the stiffness it needs to resist deflection. On hillside properties in Mount Washington or El Sereno where gusts channel through canyons, this translates to a window that stays square and sealed rather than flexing, whistling, or wearing out its hardware prematurely.

Security & Hardware. Multi-point locking engages at multiple points along the sash, not just a single latch. Combined with laminated glass as an option, the VLX 80 gives you meaningful resistance against forced entry. It’s not marketed as a security window, but the hardware and glass combination outperforms standard single-point locking fenestration found in most Los Angeles apartment and condo buildings.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the current favorite for modern and transitional Los Angeles homes, especially exteriors with white stucco, black steel accents, or wood cladding. Pure White is the safe, clean choice for traditional Spanish and Mediterranean styles you see across the Fairfax district and Miracle Mile. Anodized Silver reads as classic aluminum and suits mid-century modern buildings in Palm Springs-influenced neighborhoods like Encino. Bronze and Champagne both work well on 1970s and 80s Los Angeles architecture, blending with existing dark aluminum storefronts and patio doors. Teak Wood is a wood-look finish that gives you the aesthetic warmth of timber without the maintenance problems wood has in a dry, sunny climate.

On the glass side, Clear is the default, Low-E is what we recommend for any sun-facing elevation, Tempered is code-required in many Los Angeles locations near doors or low windows, Frosted suits bathrooms and street-facing ground-floor windows, and Laminated is the upgrade for noise reduction and impact resistance.

Installation by Hale Windows Los Angeles in Los Angeles

A window is only as good as its installation. We see it all the time in Los Angeles: high-end windows installed by a generalist crew that didn’t flash the opening properly, didn’t level the frame, and didn’t seal the perimeter. The result is water intrusions, binding operation, and a voided manufacturer warranty the homeowner doesn’t learn about until a leak appears. ViewLux warrants the VLX 80, but that warranty assumes proper installation per AAMA 2400/2410 standards. We install to that standard on every job because we’re an authorized partner and because it’s the only way we’d install windows in our own homes.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening for square, level, and plumb before the window goes in. If the opening is out of tolerance, we correct it. The unit gets set level, plumb, and square to the rough opening, then shimmed and fastened per manufacturer spec. We use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints, which seals the air gap without warping the frame. We flash the exterior with the appropriate system for your Los Angeles building type, whether it’s stucco, wood siding, or a retrofit into an existing frame. Then we run a final water test, verify operation, and clean up the site.

Los Angeles building codes require permits for window replacements in most cases, and we pull permits when required. We also verify that tempered glass is used where code calls for it, particularly on ground-floor windows near walkways and in stairwells. These aren’t optional details. They’re the difference between a window that performs for 30 years and one that fails in five.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Los Angeles

If you’re planning a window replacement in Los Angeles and the VLX 80 fits your needs, we’ll measure your openings, spec the right glass and finish for your home, and give you a written, line-item quote with no surprises. Call (213) 269-5559 to schedule your free on-site measurement, or to ask us anything about the product.

Written by the team at Hale Windows Los Angeles, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA.