VLX 80 Awning Window

VLX 80 Awning Window in Los Angeles, CA | Meridian Windows & Doors

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you keep fresh air moving through your home even when it’s raining. Built with a thermal break in the frame, it cuts heat transfer through the metal so your air conditioning doesn’t have to work as hard during Los Angeles summers. Homeowners across neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Pasadena, and Sherman Oaks choose this window for bathrooms, kitchens, and anywhere privacy meets a need for airflow. Meridian Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer of the VLX 80 series. That means you get the factory product with installation done to AAMA standards, backed by a team that has been serving Los Angeles for years. Call (817) 686-2228 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 Awning Window solves a problem that every Los Angeles homeowner knows: you want the windows open for the ocean breeze, but you don’t want water on the floor when that surprise morning drizzle rolls through. Because the window hinges at the top and opens from the bottom, the sash becomes a small roof over the opening. Rain hits the glass and runs off, while air still moves underneath. It’s the window that works like a vent instead of a door.

This is a window built around aluminum for a reason. Aluminum doesn’t warp, rot, or swell the way wood does, and it handles decades of Southern California sun exposure without sagging or losing its shape. The profile width of 1.97 inches gives the frame a slim, clean line that suits mid-century homes in the Valley just as well as the contemporary builds going up in Culver City. The 0.079-inch wall thickness adds structural stiffness without making the frame feel bulky. We’ve installed these on everything from 1920s Spanish Revival homes in Highland Park to new ADUs in the South Bay, and the window’s proportions hold up in both settings.

The thermal break is the engineering detail that separates this window from entry-level aluminum. A non-conductive barrier sits between the inside and outside faces of the frame, interrupting the path heat travels through the metal. In practical terms, the frame doesn’t turn into a radiator in August or a cold strip in January. For Los Angeles buyers replacing old single-pane aluminum slider windows, the difference in felt comfort is immediate. Meridian Windows & Doors installs this window for homeowners who want modern performance without losing the architectural character aluminum brings. Reach us at (817) 686-2228 to learn more.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 80 Awning Window is built from, measured honestly. We believe you should know exactly what you’re buying before scheduling a measurement.

• Profile width: 1.97 inches – narrow enough for clean sightlines, wide enough for structural integrity
• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches – adds torsional stiffness that prevents flexing over the window’s life
• Operation: Top-hinged awning, opens outward from the bottom
• 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
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated energy performance
• Standards compliance: AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, AAMA 812 foam sealant on perimeter joints

The combination of the 1.97-inch profile and 0.079-inch wall thickness gives this window excellent rigidity for its weight class. You notice it when you open and close the sash – there’s no wobble, no creak. For a window built to be opened frequently, that matters more than most people realize.

Performance Features

How well does the VLX 80 perform in Los Angeles conditions?

In a city where summer temps routinely cross 100 degrees in the Valley and coastal homes deal with persistent marine layer moisture, the VLX 80’s performance specs are tested against real conditions. Here’s a breakdown of what each feature does for your home.

Thermal Efficiency

The thermal break built into the frame interrupts conductive heat transfer, which is the primary weakness of traditional aluminum windows. NFRC-rated energy performance means the numbers have been independently tested, not just claimed. In Los Angeles, where cooling costs drive utility bills, a window that blocks frame-level heat gain pays for itself faster than you’d expect. For maximum efficiency in direct sun exposure, we recommend the Low-E glass option paired with this frame.

Acoustic Performance

Sound control matters when you live near the 405, the 110, or any of Los Angeles’s major corridors. The VLX 80’s rigid aluminum frame, tight perimeter seal, and multi-point closure system keep the sash pressed firmly against the weather stripping, reducing sound penetration. For homes on busy streets or near LAX flight paths, stepping up to laminated glass adds a measurable acoustic improvement over standard clear glass. We’ve installed this combination in Westchester and Inglewood homes with noticeable before-and-after results.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Air leakage is where most older windows fail quietly. The VLX 80 uses a compression-style gasket system around the entire sash perimeter. When closed, the sash presses evenly against the seal, which is a direct benefit of the 0.079-inch frame rigidity. No warped corners, no gaps that whistle in the wind. During the Santa Ana wind events Los Angeles gets every fall, a properly sealed window keeps dust and hot air outside where they belong.

Waterproofing

This is where the awning design shines. The top hinge means the sash overhangs the opening when open, so rain flows off the glass while the interior stays dry. Even during heavy winter downpours in Los Angeles, you can keep this window open for ventilation without water intrusion. The drainage channels in the frame direct any water that hits the track to the exterior. Combined with low-expansion foam sealant around the perimeter per AAMA 812, the waterproofing story is a system, not a single gasket.

Wind Resistance

Awning windows handle wind differently than sliding windows do. When the wind presses against an open awning, it pushes the sash tighter against the frame seals instead of trying to force the panels apart. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, which includes the high-wind conditions common in foothill communities and canyons across the Los Angeles area. For homes in Altadena, La Cañada, or anywhere the wind comes through hard, this is a meaningful specification.

Security & Hardware

The top-hinged design combined with a multi-point locking mechanism makes the VLX 80 difficult to pry open from outside. When closed and locked, the sash engages at multiple points along the frame, not just a single latch. The small opening width of an awning window further limits entry points. For ground-floor installations in Los Angeles, we can pair this window with laminated glass for impact resistance, which adds a layer of security beyond the standard tempered option.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes, and the right choice depends on your home’s architectural style and how much sun the window face will take. Premium Black is the current favorite for contemporary builds and modern renovations throughout Los Angeles, especially paired with black exterior trim. Pure White suits traditional, Spanish, and Craftsman homes, particularly in neighborhoods like Hancock Park and Larchmont. Anodized Silver gives that classic aluminum look, and its durability under direct sun makes it a smart pick for south-facing walls. Bronze reads as a warm neutral that works on Tuscan-style homes in the hills. Champagne is less common and gives a subtle warmth for transitional designs. Teak Wood offers a wood-look finish for homeowners who want the appearance of wood with aluminum’s low maintenance – popular for Mid-century restorations where original wood windows are being replaced.

Glass selection matters as much as color. Clear is the budget-friendly baseline. Frosted is ideal for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and any first-floor window facing a neighbor or the street in denser Los Angeles neighborhoods. Low-E adds an invisible coating that reflects heat while letting light through, which makes it our most-recommended option for sun-exposed sides of Los Angeles homes. Tempered glass is safety-rated to shatter into small pieces instead of sharp shards, which is typically required for windows near doors and certain floor-level installations. Laminated glass sandwiches a plastic interlayer between two sheets of glass, holding the pane together on impact. It’s the choice for security, sound reduction, and impact resistance. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll help you match the right glass to each window location in your home.

Installation by Meridian Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

A window is only as good as its installation. We’ve replaced windows in Los Angeles homes where the previous installers left gaps, shimmed incorrectly, or skipped the perimeter seal entirely. The result is air leaks, water damage, and a voided manufacturer warranty. That last part matters: if a window isn’t installed to the manufacturer’s standard, the warranty is worthless. We install every VLX 80 to exceed those standards.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing for rot, measure the opening’s squareness, and look for existing water damage before we order anything. When the window arrives, we set it level, plumb, and square. This is non-negotiable in our book. A window that’s installed even slightly out of square will bind when you operate it and wear out the hardware years early. Around the entire perimeter, we apply low-expansion foam sealant per AAMA 812. This foam fills every micro-gap between the frame and the rough opening, which prevents air movement and water intrusion without expanding enough to warp the frame. The installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the recognized benchmark for window installation in North America.

After the window is set, we run a water test on the installation and inspect the interior and exterior for any sign of leakage. We clean up the job site, leaving your Los Angeles home the way we found it, minus the old window. The final step is walking you through the operation, the locking points, and the screen attachment so you know exactly how everything works before we leave.

Los Angeles has its own building considerations. Many of our installations are in older homes where rough openings have shifted over decades of soil movement. We account for that. Some neighborhoods have local code requirements for window replacement that differ from neighboring cities, and we’re familiar with those specifics. If you’re in a historic district, we’ll work with your planning requirements from day one. Call (817) 686-2228 for installation questions.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Los Angeles

If you’re planning a window replacement or new construction project in Los Angeles, we’ll measure your openings, review finish and glass options, and give you a written, line-item quote with no surprises. Estimates are free, and you’ll talk directly with the team that does the installation.

Call Meridian Windows & Doors at (817) 686-2228 to schedule your free on-site measurement for the VLX 80 Awning Window. Whether you’re replacing one window or outfitting an entire home, we’ll help you get it right.

Written by the team at Meridian Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA since 2008.