VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Santa Clarita, CA | Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around two ideas: ultra-narrow sightlines and maximum ventilation. When fully open, it catches every breeze that moves through the Santa Clarita Valley. The frame nearly disappears, leaving glass and light. Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get factory-backed product quality plus an install crew that knows exactly how these windows should sit in a Santa Clarita home. We measure, order, and install them to AAMA standards, and we stand behind the work. Call (661) 430-5327 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 Casement Window comes from ViewLux, a manufacturer Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita has worked with long enough to know the product line inside out. We don’t sell every window brand. We partner with a few we trust, and we install them the way the factory engineering team intended. Hinged on the side and operated with a smooth crank mechanism, the VLX 80 swings outward like a door. That gives you a full-width opening instead of a half-open gap. For ventilation, nothing in the aluminum window category moves more air.

The frame is aluminum, which is the right call for Santa Clarita’s summer heat and intense sun exposure. Vinyl can soften and warp over decades of high attic-adjacent temperatures. Aluminum holds its shape. The VLX 80 uses a thermal break to separate the interior and exterior frame halves, so you get aluminum’s strength without its old-school penalty: heat transfer. The profile width is 1.97 inches, which is slim for a thermally broken aluminum frame. That slim profile is what creates the narrow sightline. You see glass, not metal.

Wall thickness is 0.079 inches. That doesn’t sound like much until you handle the sash in person. The extrusion feels rigid, which matters on casement windows because the sash hangs free on hinges. A flimsy sash sags over time and stops sealing. The VLX 80 is engineered to stay square. We’ve installed these across Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Newhall, and the consistency from unit to unit is what convinces our customers to keep choosing them.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 80 Casement Window is made of, in plain terms:

• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches on the aluminum extrusion, giving the frame and sash their structural rigidity.
• Profile width: 1.97 inches, which produces the ultra-narrow sightline and maximizes glass area.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and 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, depending on interior trim and accessibility needs.
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, rated through NFRC for energy performance.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation, the benchmark for window replacement in residential buildings.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 80 has a thermal break separating the interior and exterior aluminum. That prevents the frame from acting as a heat bridge, which matters in Santa Clarita where afternoon temperatures regularly cross 100 degrees. With Low-E glass specified, the window keeps solar gain out in summer and retains indoor heat on the rare cold desert night. NFRC ratings back up the numbers.

Acoustic Performance. The VLX 80’s full-perimeter compression seal closes tight against the frame when you crank the sash shut. That seal does real work reducing sound levels. Homes near Soledad Canyon Road, the 14 Freeway, or Magic Mountain hear a noticeable drop in road and ride noise. For the loudest streets, we recommend laminated glass, which adds a sound-damping interlayer.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The compression gasket runs the full perimeter of the sash, not just along the bottom. When the multi-point locking hardware engages, it pulls the sash evenly against the seal. Air leakage drops to levels you’d expect from a fixed window, not an operable one. For Santa Clarita’s windy afternoons, that means no dust getting pushed through gaps onto your interior sill.

Waterproofing. Casement windows are naturally good at water resistance because the sash closes against the frame like a door. The VLX 80 adds a sloped sill with drainage channels that direct water outward. AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant applied to all perimeter joints during installation prevents wind-driven rain from working its way behind the frame. Mist prevention is built into the glazing system from the factory.

Wind Resistance. Because the VLX 80 is hinged on the side and locks with multiple points, it handles wind pressure better than a sliding window of similar size. The sash gets mechanical compression, not just a friction fit. That’s why we specify this window on upper-floor openings and west-facing exposures in Santa Clarita where the wind comes over the ridge fast. Wind-load ratings meet local building code requirements.

Security & Hardware. The VLX 80 Casement Window uses stainless steel hinges and a multi-point locking mechanism. When closed, the sash locks into the frame at multiple points, not one center latch. That makes forced entry from the outside significantly harder than a typical double-hung or slider. The crank mechanism is smooth and replaceable, so hardware failure decades down the road becomes a parts swap, not a whole window replacement.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finish options. Premium Black suits modern Santa Clarita homes with dark exterior accents and white stucco, a look that’s taken over neighborhoods like Sand Canyon and Tesoro del Valle. Pure White is the safe, clean choice for traditional ranch styles in Saugus and Canyon Country. Anodized Silver is the raw aluminum finish with a chemical-etched coat, popular on mid-century homes and commercial storefront conversions. Bronze lands between black and silver: dark enough to add contrast, warm enough for Tuscan and Spanish exteriors. Champagne has a warm metallic tone that works with the beige and tan stucco palettes all over the SCV. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the look of wood without the maintenance.

Glass selection depends on the opening. Clear glass is the budget option. Frosted glass works for bathrooms, front entries, or any window where privacy wins over view. Low-E is what we recommend for most Santa Clarita homes because it cuts heat gain from direct sun. Tempered glass is required by California building code near doors and in certain oversized applications. Laminated glass is the sound-control and security upgrade. You can combine options, like Low-E tempered, or Low-E laminated.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita

We don’t sub out installation to a crew we’ve never met. Our installers are Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita people, trained on the ViewLux product line specifically. The process starts with a measurement visit where we check the existing opening with a laser and note any flashing problems. Windows ordered to the wrong size sit in a warehouse, delay your project, and cost you money. We measure twice before the order goes in.

Installation day starts with pre-inspecting the rough opening. If we find rotted framing that the old window concealed, we stop and show you before closing anything up. The VLX 80 goes in level, plumb, and square. We don’t shim a window into a racked opening and call it done, because a casement window that’s out of square will bind at the hinge and refuse to seal properly. The sash has to swing free and close true.

Every VLX 80 placement we do in Santa Clarita gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints, creating an airtight, waterproof seal between the window frame and the building structure. The installation process meets AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the reference the building industry uses for residential window replacement. After the foam cures, we tool the exterior joint, apply trim, and run a water test on every opening. We clean up the site before we leave.

Here’s the part most homeowners don’t know: a window installed incorrectly voids the manufacturer warranty. ViewLux covers defects in their product. They don’t cover leakage, condensation, or air infiltration caused by bad flashing or a frame that’s racked out of square. That’s why buying the VLX 80 from Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita as an authorized partner matters. We install it the way the warranty requires, and we fix it if something isn’t right. In Santa Clarita’s heat, a poorly installed window shows its problems fast: sticking sashes, condensation between panes, and gaps at the sill.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Santa Clarita

If you’re replacing windows in Santa Clarita and want the VLX 80 Casement Window done right, start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll confirm sizing, review glass and finish options in person, and send you a written quote with no surprises. Call (661) 430-5327 today.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita, serving Santa Clarita Valley homeowners with ViewLux window installations since our founding.