VLX 80 Casement Window

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

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around two things Los Angeles homeowners consistently ask for: the slimmest possible frame and the most glass. It opens outward like a door, which means the full opening becomes ventilation area, something double-hung windows can’t match. For homes in Silver Lake, Brentwood, Pasadena, or anywhere else in the LA basin where indoor-outdoor living matters, this window changes how a room breathes. Meridian Windows & Doors installs the VLX 80 as an authorized ViewLux partner, which means your warranty stays intact and the installation meets AAMA 2400/2410 standards. Call (817) 686-2228 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote for your Los Angeles project.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 is designed for people who don’t want to look at window frames. With a profile width of just 1.97 inches, the visible frame nearly disappears into the wall, leaving the glass to do the talking. That’s the “ultra-narrow sightline” philosophy in practice. When closed, the window reads as a clean glass plane. When open, the sash swings wide to catch coastal breezes off the Pacific or canyon wind through the Hollywood Hills.

Aluminum is the structural backbone here, but this isn’t the aluminum of 1970s apartment buildings. ViewLux engineers the VLX 80 with a thermal break, a barrier inside the frame that separates the exterior and interior metal so heat doesn’t conduct through. In a Los Angeles summer, that’s the difference between a window that radiates heat into your living room and one that holds the line. The wall thickness of 0.079 inches gives the frame rigidity without bulk, so even large casement sashes stay square over decades.

Architecturally, the VLX 80 fits mid-century modern homes in the hills, contemporary new builds in Culver City, and Spanish-style renovations in Echo Park equally well. Casement windows have always been the choice for maximum ventilation, but the narrow frame profile makes them the choice for maximum view too. Meridian Windows & Doors has installed this product in single-window replacements, whole-home window packages, and multi-story projects across Los Angeles County. The product holds its own in each setting.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 80 Casement Window brings to the table, spec by spec. We’re listing this in plain terms because you shouldn’t need a degree in fenestration to understand what you’re buying.

• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches. This is the thickness of the aluminum extrusion wall, and it speaks to structural integrity. Thin enough to keep the frame visually light, thick enough to handle wind loads and daily use for decades.
• Profile width: 1.97 inches. This is the width of the frame you’ll see around the glass. For context, standard aluminum windows often run 2.5 to 3 inches. The VLX 80 cuts that down significantly.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Each serves a different purpose. Low-E for energy performance. Tempered for safety glazing where code requires it. Laminated for impact resistance and sound control. Frosted for privacy in bathrooms and street-facing windows.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Powder-coated finishes resist fading and salt air corrosion, which matters in coastal Los Angeles neighborhoods like Playa del Rey and San Pedro.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen. Fixed screens stay in place year-round. Retractable screens tuck away when you want an unobstructed view and pull across when you want ventilation without insects.
• Sill options: Standard Sill or Low-Profile Sill. The low-profile sill sits nearly flush with the floor, which works beautifully for casement windows used as pass-throughs or in modern homes where a bulky sill would interrupt clean lines.
• Performance ratings: NFRC-rated for thermal performance. Installed per AAMA 2400/2410 standards with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 80 uses a thermal break inside the aluminum frame. Exterior metal and interior metal never touch directly. That barrier, combined with Low-E glass, keeps Los Angeles summer heat outside and conditioned air inside. NFRC ratings are available for the glass packages we quote, so you’ll know your U-factor and SHGC before you sign anything.

Acoustic Performance – Los Angeles is loud. Freeway traffic, helicopters, garbage trucks at 6 a.m. If you live near the 101, the 405, or any major boulevard, this matters. Laminated glass is the single biggest upgrade for sound reduction. It sandwiches a sound-dampening interlayer between two panes, cutting exterior noise noticeably versus standard clear glass. We tell every customer near Ventura Boulevard or Wilshire the same thing: if sound is your pain point, get the laminated option.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – A casement window seals by compression. When you crank the handle closed, the sash pulls tight against the frame gasket, creating an airtight lock. That’s a structural advantage over sliding windows, which rely on brush seals that degrade faster. Combined with the AAMA 812 foam sealant we apply on every perimeter joint during installation, the VLX 80 keeps conditioned air where it belongs.

Waterproofing – Casement windows naturally shed water well because the sash overlaps the frame like a door. Rain hits the glass, runs down, and has no path inside when the seal is engaged. The AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard we follow includes proper flashing, sill pan installation, and drainage plane integration. Water doesn’t get in, and if it ever did, it has a path out.

Wind Resistance – Los Angeles gets gusts. Santa Ana winds can hit 60 to 70 mph in the passes and foothills, and homes in those zones need windows that hold. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the casement design adds an advantage: wind pressure actually presses the sash tighter against the frame rather than forcing it open. For hillside homes in areas like Mount Washington or Topanga, that’s a meaningful consideration.

Security & Hardware – Casement windows are hard to breach. The handle operates a multi-point locking mechanism that secures the sash at multiple points along the frame. Unlike a sliding window that can be lifted or jimmied, the casement lock requires the handle to be turned from inside. Paired with laminated glass for impact resistance, this is one of the most secure window configurations available. For ground-floor windows in Los Angeles, that’s not a luxury. It’s baseline.

Color & Glass Options

Six finish options cover the range of Los Angeles architecture. Premium Black has become the go-to for modern and contemporary homes, and it does genuinely look sharp against white stucco or natural wood siding. Pure White suits traditional homes, Spanish Colonial, and anything with painted trim. Anodized Silver is a classic aluminum look, understated and durable, fitting mid-century modern without shouting. Bronze leans warmer, complementing earth-tone exteriors and tile roofs. Champagne offers a lighter warm finish that reads as architecturally distinctive without being loud. Teak Wood replicates that warm natural wood tone without maintenance, and it’s the option we point to when a client has wood windows now but wants aluminum performance without losing the look.

Glass selection depends on where you’re installing. Clear glass is the baseline, full transparency, no adjustments. Frosted works for bathrooms, street-facing bedrooms, or any window where privacy trumps view. Low-E is the efficiency play and honestly the default we recommend for most Los Angeles homes, since sun exposure is relentless. Tempered glass is code-required in many locations, including near doors and in certain window sizes, and it shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces if broken. Laminated glass provides impact resistance and sound control. It’s the choice for homes in high-noise areas or anyone concerned about forced entry.

Installation by Meridian Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

Here’s the reality about premium windows: a great product installed poorly is a bad window. The VLX 80 doesn’t perform if the frame isn’t level, plumb, and square. When a window is installed out of square, the sash doesn’t seal properly, the crank mechanism binds, and gaps open at the corners. Manufacturer warranties typically cover product defects, not installation errors. We’ve seen warranty claims denied because an installer skipped the basics.

That’s why our installation process is built around the AAMA standard. Every Meridian Windows & Doors installation in Los Angeles starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the opening, check the framing for damage, and verify the rough opening is square before the new window arrives. If it isn’t, we correct it. We don’t shim-and-pray.

When we set the VLX 80, it goes in level, plumb, and square. The sash is test-opened and closed multiple times before final fastening, because a casement’s crank mechanism is unforgiving to a warped frame. We apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint. This foam serves dual duty: it insulates the gap between frame and rough opening, and it prevents air and moisture intrusion. It expands gently and won’t warp the frame the way canned spray foam can.

We follow AAMA 2400/2410 procedures throughout, including proper flashing integration with the existing weather barrier. In Los Angeles, that means accounting for stucco exteriors, which behave differently than wood siding when you’re cutting and flashing openings. After installation, we run a water test, caulk the interior and exterior perimeters, and clean up before leaving. You get a written summary of what was done and where the warranty stands.

Los Angeles building codes add layers most homeowners don’t think about. Some zones require specific glazing for elevation differences. Hillside properties bring wind load requirements. Coastal neighborhoods have salt air corrosion considerations. We handle permits when they’re required, and we know the local inspectors. You don’t want to learn the code details the hard way.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Los Angeles

The VLX 80 is a premium product, and the pricing reflects it. Your cost depends on size, glass, finish, and the condition of your existing openings. The only way to get an honest number is to measure. Meridian Windows & Doors offers free on-site measurements and written line-item quotes for projects throughout Los Angeles. Call (817) 686-2228 and let’s talk about your windows.

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