VLX 80 Awning Window

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

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that swings outward from the bottom, letting you open it for fresh air even when Santa Clarita’s winter rain is coming down. It’s built around a thermal break, which means the frame doesn’t conduct heat the way older aluminum windows do. Homeowners across Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Newhall choose this window when they want ventilation without sacrificing energy performance. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita supplies and installs this window to factory spec, so the warranty stays intact and the window performs the way it was engineered to. Call (661) 430-5327 to talk specs, pricing, or lead times.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is part of ViewLux’s aluminum window line, and it’s a workhorse. The top-hinged design means the sash opens outward and upward, creating a natural awning over the opening. Rain hits the glass and runs off instead of coming inside. That’s the whole point of an awning window, and it’s why you see them in kitchens above sinks, in bathrooms where privacy matters, and across the back of homes that catch the afternoon wind through the Santa Clarita Valley.

What separates the VLX 80 from budget aluminum windows is the profile engineering. The frame carries a wall thickness of 0.079 inches and a profile width of 1.97 inches. That’s a substantial extrusion. It resists racking, holds its shape over decades of sun exposure, and gives the window a clean, modern sightline without looking bulky. The thermal break is built into the frame, not added as an afterthought, which is what allows it to hit meaningful NFRC-rated energy performance numbers for an aluminum system.

Buyers choose the VLX 80 for a few reasons. Some are replacing old single-pane sliders and want better air control. Some are building in fire-prone areas and want the option of impact-resistant laminated glass. And many simply want a window that opens on rainy days without letting the kitchen counter get wet. Whatever the reason, Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita has installed enough of these across Santa Clarita to know exactly how they should be set, sealed, and trimmed for long-term performance.

Technical Specifications

Here’s the VLX 80 by the numbers, in plain language:

• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches. This is the thickness of the aluminum extrusion wall itself, and it’s a key durability marker. Thinner frames dent and flex; this one holds.
• Profile width: 1.97 inches. The visible frame depth from inside or outside. Compact enough for modern aesthetics, deep enough to house the thermal break and hardware cleanly.
• Operation: Top-hinged awning, with hardware rated for thousands of open/close cycles.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Mix and match depending on code requirements, privacy, and energy goals.
• Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. All finishes are factory-applied for uniform color across sashes and frames.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen, so you choose between constant insect protection or a cleaner view when the window is closed.
• Performance standards: Built to meet AAMA 2400/2410 installation requirements, with NFRC-rated thermal performance, airtightness, and water penetration ratings tested for real-world conditions.

Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita can walk you through which combination makes sense for your specific opening and exposure. Most homes in Santa Clarita benefit from Low-E glass combined with a thermally broken frame, especially on south- and west-facing elevations.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The thermal break in the VLX 80 separates the interior and exterior aluminum profiles, interrupting the heat path that makes old aluminum windows sweat and bake. Combined with Low-E glass, this window carries NFRC-rated performance numbers that stand up to Santa Clarita’s triple-digit summer afternoons. Your air conditioner works less, and the frame won’t feel like a radiator on July days.

Acoustic Performance

If you live near the 14, Magic Mountain Parkway, or any of the canyon roads, you know how much road noise travels. The VLX 80’s multi-point locking hardware pulls the sash tight against the weatherstripping when closed, which reduces sound transmission. Add laminated glass and the acoustic performance steps up another level, which matters for bedrooms facing busy streets.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Awning windows naturally seal better than sliders because the sash compresses directly into the frame gasket when closed. The VLX 80 uses a continuous perimeter weatherstrip, so when the wind kicks up through the Santa Clarita Valley, the window doesn’t whistle or leak air. That airtightness also keeps dust out, which anyone near the dry riverbeds appreciates.

Waterproofing

The top-hinged design is inherently good at shedding water, but the VLX 80 adds a drainage system inside the frame that channels any water that does find its way in back to the outside. Combined with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint during installation, the system is designed to keep water where it belongs: outside the wall cavity.

Wind Resistance

Santa Clarita gets real wind, especially in fall and spring when the Santa Anas come through. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the frame the stiffness it needs to hold its shape under pressure load. Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita installs it per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which means the anchoring and flashing can handle the conditions this valley throws at a window.

Security & Hardware

Awning windows are naturally harder to pry open than sliders because the sash closes against the frame with multiple locking points. The VLX 80’s hardware is engineered to keep the sash clamped tight at multiple positions around the frame. For added security, laminated glass holds together on impact and is available as an upgrade. It’s a real consideration for ground-floor windows in any Santa Clarita neighborhood.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six factory finishes. Premium Black is the most popular choice for modern farmhouse and contemporary builds in Valencia and Saugus. Pure White fits the classic suburban look you see across Canyon Country and Newhall, especially on stucco exteriors. Anodized Silver gives a clean metallic look that works with industrial-style interiors. Bronze and Champagne land somewhere in between, warmer than silver but darker than white, and they pair well with stone accents. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish for homeowners who want a wood look without the maintenance of real timber framing.

On the glass side, Clear is the baseline. Frosted makes sense for bathrooms and any window facing a neighbor’s wall. Low-E is the energy workhorse, reflecting heat while letting in light. Tempered is required by code in certain locations like windows near doors or low to the floor. Laminated adds impact resistance and sound damping. You don’t have to pick one right now. Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita will spec the right glass for each opening when we measure.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita

Here’s what matters about window installation: a great window installed badly is a bad window. That’s not marketing copy. It’s physics. Gaps in the seal let water into the wall cavity. A frame that isn’t level and square will bind or sag. Foam sealant applied wrong expands unevenly and pushes the frame out of alignment. This is exactly why ViewLux expects their windows to be installed by partners who follow AAMA standards, and why an improper installation can void the manufacturer warranty.

Our installation process for the VLX 80 in Santa Clarita starts with a pre-install inspection of the opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, look for water damage or rot in the surrounding framing, and confirm the existing flashing condition before anything gets ordered or removed. Then we set the window level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the sash operates exactly as it should.

Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That’s the standard for a reason: it fills gaps completely without distorting the frame. We install to AAMA 2400/2410 requirements, which cover everything from anchoring to flashing to water management. After the window is in, we run a water test around the exterior perimeter and inspect the interior for any sign of seepage. Then we trim, caulk, and clean up before we call the job done.

Santa Clarita has its own considerations. Summer heat cycles expand and contract aluminum frames. The dry air pulls moisture out of caulking faster than coastal climates. And the city’s building codes have specific requirements for window anchoring in seismic zones. We’ve worked in this valley long enough to build all of that into our standard process.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Santa Clarita

If the VLX 80 sounds like the right window for your home, the next step is a free on-site measurement and quote. We’ll come out to your home in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Valley, or the surrounding area, measure your openings, and give you a written line-item price with no surprises. Call (661) 430-5327 to schedule yours.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Santa Clarita, CA.