VLX 80 Casement Window

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

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around one idea: glass first, frame second. With a profile width of just 1.97 inches, it opens up sightlines that feel closer to a floor-to-ceiling glass wall than a traditional window, while the crank-out design pulls in more Orlando breeze than any sliding or fixed unit can. We sell and install this window as an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means the product comes with factory-backed support and our own Orlando installation crew handles every step. If you’re researching this window, call (850) 493-7894 and we’ll walk you through pricing, glass options, and what it costs installed in the Orlando market.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 is built for homeowners who want a window that disappears into the architecture. That 1.97-inch profile is thin enough to read as a clean black or white outline around the glass, which is why architects in Orlando’s College Park, Winter Park, Thornton Park, and Baldwin Park keep specifying this series on both modern builds and mid-century renovations. The casement design hinges at the side and swings fully outward, turning the entire sash into a capture surface for wind. On a typical Orlando afternoon, a casement window on the east side of the house will pull in moving air that a double-hung simply can’t match.

Under the paint, the frame is extruded aluminum at a 0.079-inch wall thickness. That matters in Florida. Aluminum does not warp in humidity, it doesn’t swell, and it holds its square over decades of thermal cycling through Orlando’s wet summers and dry winters. The engineering philosophy here is restraint: fewer frame inches, more glass, and hardware that’s built for ten thousand open-close cycles before it starts to complain. Casement windows like this are also the easiest window to seal against air and water because the sash presses against the frame gasket with mechanical force when you crank it shut. That’s the single biggest reason serious Orlando builders reach for a casement over a hung window when energy performance is on the table.

Technical Specifications

Every unit is custom-sized to the opening. We measure each rough opening in Orlando before ordering so you’re never paying to resize framing later.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 80 frame carries a polyamide thermal break that splits the interior and exterior aluminum so heat can’t conduct straight through the metal. Combined with Low-E glass, this window earns NFRC-rated U-factor and SHGC numbers that hold up to Orlando’s cooling-dominated climate, where the enemy is heat gain through glass, not heat loss.

Acoustic Performance – The compression seal on a casement window is mechanically tighter than anything a sliding window achieves. Laminated glass adds a dampening interlayer that knocks down street noise. In Orlando neighborhoods backing up to I-4, Colonial Drive, or the 408, that acoustic difference is immediate.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Because the sash crank-presses into gaskets around all four sides, the air and vapor seal is strong enough to matter on utility bills. We validate it during installation with a smoke test on every unit we hang in Orlando.

Waterproofing – Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, and the frame drainage design channels water outward before it reaches the interior. This window is built for tropical downpour. Real Orlando rain, not California drizzle.

Wind Resistance – The multi-point locking hardware engages the sash into keepers around the full perimeter, which distributes wind load across the entire frame rather than one latch point. Impact-rated laminated glass is available where code requires it, and the design is wind-load rated for Central Florida exposures.

Security & Hardware – The same multi-point locking mechanism that handles wind load also makes a casement window tough to pry open from outside. The crank system operates smoothly, and the hardware is accessible for adjustment without pulling the sash.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the top seller in Orlando right now. It frames the glass like a gallery mat and looks sharp against white stucco and tropical landscaping. Pure White disappears into white plaster and traditional Florida homes, especially in Colonialtown and Delaney Park. Anodized Silver and Bronze give an industrial, low-maintenance feel that suits lofts and downtown condos. Champagne reads warm without going full gold and pairs well with coastal interiors. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-grain finish that gives the warmth of stained wood without any of the rot, termite, or repainting problems real wood brings to Orlando’s humidity.

On the glass side, Clear is the baseline, Low-E is what we recommend to every Orlando homeowner for heat rejection, Frosted is a fixed-obscure option for bathrooms and side yards, Tempered meets safety-glazing code where required, and Laminated is the impact-rated option for wind-borne debris zones. The laminated route also cuts noise to roughly half of what clear glass transmits, which matters more than most people expect until they live with it.

Installation by Westlight Windows Orlando in Orlando

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about aluminum windows in Florida: the product can be excellent, and a bad installation will still defeat it. Manufacturer warranties cover the window, not the hole it’s screwed into. A window hung out of level, out of plumb, or out of square will bind, leak, and void the factory warranty. That’s why Westlight Windows Orlando installs every VLX 80 Casement to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the recognized installation standard for fenestration in the US.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check that framing is sound, rot-free, and correctly sized before we order anything. On install day, we pull the old window, remediate any subsurface rot, set the new unit level and plumb with shims, and square it before fastening. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which does the double duty of air-sealing and water-sealing without expanding enough to bow the frame. Flashing and sill pan details are built for Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane-driven rain. After final trim and hardware tuning, we water-test the opening, clean the glass and track, and walk you through operation and maintenance. Permits and inspections are handled on our side when required by your municipality.

In Orlando specifically, the two things that destroy window installations are humidity-driven rot in older wood-framed walls and improper flashing on block construction. We deal with both daily, from 1950s ranch houses in Conway to 2000s stucco boxes in Lake Nona. You don’t want a crew learning Orlando construction on your house.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 80 Casement Window? Lead time on the VLX 80 Casement Window in Orlando typically runs 3 to 6 weeks from final measurement to delivery at our shop, depending on glass choice and finish. Impact-rated laminated glass and specialty finishes like Champagne or Teak Wood can push toward the longer end. Call (850) 493-7894 and we’ll give you a current lead time for your exact spec.

Does the VLX 80 Casement Window qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 80 Casement Window can qualify for the federal energy efficient home improvement credit when paired with qualifying Low-E glass packages that meet current Energy Star requirements for the South Central climate zone. We can specify the right glass package at quote time so you don’t lose the credit on a technicality. Call (850) 493-7894 for a quote with qualifying glass.

What warranty comes with the VLX 80 Casement Window? The VLX 80 carries the manufacturer’s standard warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, and it stays valid only if installation is performed to the manufacturer’s required standard by an authorized partner. Westlight Windows Orlando installs every unit to AAMA 2400/2410 with the documentation to keep that warranty enforceable. Our installation workmanship is also backed by our own warranty.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 80 Casement Window? Yes. Every VLX 80 Casement Window is built to the rough opening measurement we take on-site in your Orlando home. There are no stock sizes you’re forced into. Large openings can pair a casement with a fixed picture window to keep the sightline clean while preserving ventilation. We’ll walk you through the max sash dimensions for wind-load code in your specific exposure zone.

How do I maintain aluminum frames in Orlando’s climate? Aluminum frames need almost nothing beyond an annual wipe-down of the tracks, hinges, and gaskets with mild soap and water, plus a light silicone lubricant on the crank gear and hinge points. In Orlando, watch for salt residue if you’re near the coast or a brackish lake, and clean it off before it etches the finish. Powder-coated finishes won’t peel or require repainting.

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Orlando

If you’re pricing the VLX 80 Casement Window for a single room, a full replacement, or new construction in Orlando, let’s get you a written line-item quote. We measure, we spec, we install, and we stand behind it. Call (850) 493-7894 to schedule a free on-site measurement, or to talk through glass and finish combinations before you commit.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Orlando, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Orlando, FL.