VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Miami, FL | Westlight Windows Miami

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window with ultra-narrow sightlines, built for homeowners who want maximum glass area, maximum ventilation, and a frame that won’t warp or sag in South Florida humidity. It opens outward like a door, catching side breezes that fixed-glass windows miss, which matters in Miami where cross-ventilation cuts cooling costs. Westlight Windows Miami is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so you get factory-backed product support and local installation expertise under one roof. Call (850) 753-2730 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 sits at the intersection of modern architecture and hurricane-zone practicality. The profile width measures just 1.97 inches across the visible frame, which means the glass dominates the opening and the aluminum recedes into the wall. That’s the design philosophy behind the series: sideline the frame, maximize the light. For a contemporary home in Coconut Grove or a mid-century house in Coral Gables, that narrow sightline reads as intentional rather than industrial.

Casement windows hinge at the side and crank outward, which gives them one thing sliders and single-hungs can’t match: a full unobstructed opening. When you open a VLX 80, the entire sash swings out, so you get wall-to-wall ventilation without a vertical mullion splitting the view. In Miami’s climate, that airflow turns into real money saved on air conditioning from November through March, when open windows beat running the compressor.

The engineering underneath the slim frame is what makes it hold up. The aluminum wall thickness measures 0.079 inches, which is substantial enough to resist racking and twisting during installation and storms, but still light enough that the sash operates smoothly year after year. Multi-point locking hardware keeps the sash pressed firmly against the weatherstripping when closed. Westlight Windows Miami has installed this series in waterfront condos, single-family homes, and low-rise commercial storefronts across Miami-Dade, and the feedback from homeowners consistently comes back to two things: the windows disappear into the wall, and they actually seal when closed.

Technical Specifications

Here are the VLX 80’s core specs, reworded from the ViewLux engineering documentation. We’ve included the details that actually affect your buying decision: frame dimensions, glass choices, finish options, and hardware configurations.

• Profile width: 1.97 inches visible frame, designed for ultra-narrow sightlines.
• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches extruded aluminum for torsional rigidity and long-term durability.
• Operation: Side-hinged casement with smooth crank or lever handle (configurable per project).
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Impact-Resistant Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen.
• Sill options: Standard Sill or Low-Profile Sill (wheelchair and code-friendly threshold height).
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame profiles, NFRC-rated for energy performance.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints.

Each window is fabricated to your exact rough opening dimensions. There’s no stock sizing you have to build around, which matters in Miami where many homes in Shenandoah and The Roads were framed decades ago and openings are anything but standard.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The frame is a thermally broken design: a non-conductive barrier sits between the interior and exterior aluminum, interrupting the heat path that would otherwise let Miami’s summer heat radiate through the metal. Combined with Low-E glass, the VLX 80 carries strong NFRC energy ratings, which keeps your cooling bills from spiking in July and August.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is the sound-control workhorse here. It layers a PVB interlayer between two glass panes, which dampens mid-frequency noise: traffic on US-1, the Metrorail in Brickell, the constant background hum of the city. Homes near MIA or busy corridors like Calle Ocho notice the difference immediately, particularly at night.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The casement design works in your favor on air sealing. When the window closes, the multi-point lock pulls the sash inward against continuous compression weatherstripping on all four sides. No other operating window type seals as tightly, because there’s no sliding track that has to leave clearance for movement.

Waterproofing – This is where installation quality separates a window that lasts from one that leaks. Westlight Windows Miami installs every VLX 80 per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, using AAMA 812 low-expansion foam to seal all perimeter joints before finish trim goes on. Miami’s 60+ inches of annual rainfall plus wind-driven storms demand that the seal is continuous from rough opening to exterior face.

Wind Resistance – The VLX 80’s 0.079-inch wall thickness and multi-point locking hardware give it real structural integrity under wind load. When you spec the impact-resistant laminated glass option, the window is rated for Miami-Dade and Broward High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. A casement’s compression closure also means wind pressure pushes the sash tighter against the weatherstripping, not away from it.

Security & Hardware – Multi-point locking isn’t standard on most windows; it is here. The lock engages at several points along the sash height rather than a single latch at the center, which makes the closed window genuinely difficult to pry open. That’s meaningful security whether you’re on a ground floor in Wynwood or a top-floor unit in Edgewater.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 is available in six finishes, and your choice depends almost entirely on your home’s existing exterior palette. Premium Black is the strongest seller in Miami right now, especially on white stucco homes and in modern renovations where the contrast reads sharp and architectural. Pure White blends into traditional Florida coastal houses and stays cleaner-looking than you’d expect because the powder coat resists salt spray. Anodized Silver and Bronze work well on mid-century homes in neighborhoods like Miami Shores and North Bay Village, where original aluminum frames are common. Champagne and Teak Wood are warmer, less common options that suit Mediterranean-style homes with terracotta or wood accents.

For glass, Clear maximizes visible light and is the right choice for north-facing or shaded openings. Frosted suits bathrooms, street-facing bedrooms, and any window where privacy matters more than the view. Low-E adds a microscopically thin coating that reflects infrared heat while staying visually transparent, ideal for south and west-facing exposures that take the brunt of Miami sun. Tempered glass is heat-strengthened for safety; building code may require it in windows near doors or in large-format openings. Impact-Resistant Laminated is the hurricane-rated option: two panes bonded with a polymer interlayer that keeps the glass intact even if it cracks, which is what you want for wind-load compliance and the best available storm protection in this series.

Installation by Westlight Windows Miami in Miami

We install the VLX 80 according to ViewLux’s engineered installation requirements, following AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards on every opening. The process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing for rot, termite damage, and squareness before we commit to a window going in. If we find framing issues in a 1960s house in Westchester or a 1920s bungalow in Silver Bluff, we address them first; a great window installed into compromised framing will still fail.

The window is set level, plumb, and square, shimmed precisely so the sash operates without binding. Then we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant around the entire perimeter of the frame, followed by the exterior and interior finish work. The foam fills every gap between window and rough opening, which is what prevents air leaks and water intrusion. After trim goes on, we run a water test under simulated wind-driven rain to verify the seal before we call the job complete.

One thing we say to every Miami homeowner: improper installation voids the manufacturer’s warranty. That’s true for ViewLux and for every other major window brand. The warranty covers factory defects, not installation failures. When we install it, Westlight Windows Miami stands behind the workmanship, and the factory warranty stays intact because the installation was done by an authorized partner to their spec. In Miami’s climate, that matters: salt air, hurricane season, and daily thermal cycling in the summer punish weak seals and rushed installations faster than in almost any other U.S. market.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 80 Casement Window? Typical lead times run 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our Miami warehouse, but that can stretch during hurricane season and around year-end when demand spikes. Call (850) 753-2730 for current lead times, and keep in mind that custom sizes and laminated impact glass can add production days.

Does the VLX 80 qualify for energy tax credits? Yes, the VLX 80 qualifies for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit when you install it as a replacement window and it meets the applicable energy efficiency criteria for your climate zone with Low-E glass and a thermally broken frame. Check with a tax professional for your specific situation, but Miami homeowners are in a climate zone where these improvements are commonly claimed. Call (850) 753-2730 and we can review which glass packages meet the efficiency thresholds.

What warranty comes with the Casement Window? The VLX 80 is covered by ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty against factory defects in materials and workmanship, and that warranty remains valid only when installation is completed by an authorized partner like Westlight Windows Miami. We also stand behind our own workmanship on installation. Call (850) 753-2730 for the specific warranty terms for your project’s glass and finish selections.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 80 is fabricated to order, so we measure your existing rough openings and order each window to fit within manufacturer minimum and maximum size constraints. Non-standard openings in older Miami homes rarely require reframing; we find that most unusual dimensions fall within the series’ production limits. Call (850) 753-2730 to schedule a measurement and we’ll confirm what fits.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Rinse the frames with fresh water every few months, especially if you live within a mile of Biscayne Bay or the Atlantic, because salt spray accelerates corrosion on even the best powder coats. Lubricate the hinge and lock mechanism annually with a silicone spray, and check the weatherstripping once a year for compression loss. If the sash ever feels stiff or won’t seal, call us before you force it: casement hardware lasts a long time when it’s adjusted properly and fails fast when it’s cranked against resistance.

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Miami

If you’re considering the VLX 80 for your Miami home, we’ll measure your openings, discuss glass and finish options matched to your house’s style, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders later. Call (850) 753-2730 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Miami, serving Miami, FL and surrounding Miami-Dade communities with authorized ViewLux window installation.