VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Sacramento, CA | Westlight Windows Sacramento

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around two ideas: keep the frame as thin as possible and let as much air through as the opening allows. Homeowners across Sacramento choose it for modern remodels, mid-century restorations, and new builds where clean sightlines matter. Westlight Windows Sacramento is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer behind the VLX 80. That means you get the product warranty intact, an install team that follows AAMA standards, and a local Sacramento crew that stands behind the work. Call (279) 206-5094 for pricing and availability.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 exists for people who don’t want their windows to feel like windows. The frame is engineered to disappear. The sash is aluminum, built on a 1.97-inch profile, with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches, which gives it structural stiffness without visual bulk. When you look through this casement, you see glass first. That’s the point.

Because it’s side-hinged, the entire sash swings outward. A casement window catches more breeze than a sliding or double-hung window of the same rough opening. In Sacramento, where spring and fall evenings are the best parts of the year, that cross-ventilation matters. You can open a VLX 80 to a full 90 degrees, or crack it an inch and lock the crank at that position. No other window style gives you that much control over airflow.

Architecturally, this window fits a few distinct Sacramento house types. It reads right on newer builds in East Sacramento and Land Park that lean contemporary. It also works on older homes being updated from single-pane aluminum sliders. The narrow frame means less metal, more daylight, and a crisper look on the elevation. We install this window throughout Sacramento County, from Natomas to Elk Grove to Folsom, and it’s become one of our most requested casement models.

Technical Specifications

Here’s the VLX 80 in plain numbers. We’ve reworded the spec sheet so you can see what actually matters when comparing windows.

• Profile width: 1.97 inches. This is the visible frame width. It’s narrow enough to read as a modern minimal window but deep enough to hold the thermal break and weather seals.
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches on the aluminum extrusion. That’s a stiff, solid extrusion, not a flimsy hollow tube. It resists bowing in Sacramento’s summer heat.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Mix and match per room. Bedrooms often use tempered. Street-facing windows use laminated for sound. Bathrooms use frosted.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. Six finishes, powder-coated on the aluminum.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen. Fixed is durable and simple. Retractable disappears when the window is closed.
• Sill options: Standard Sill or Low-Profile Sill. Low-Profile is popular for modern interiors and ADA-minded renovations.
• Hardware: Crank-operated with multi-point locking. The crank folds flat when not in use.
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated for thermal performance. Installed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at every perimeter joint.
• Wind load: Engineered to meet Sacramento regional wind-load requirements per California Building Code.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 80 has a polyamide thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum. That break stops heat from conducting through the metal frame. Pair it with Low-E glass and your Sacramento summer cooling bill feels it. NFRC-rated, tested, and verified. Air infiltration is minimal, which is what keeps conditioned air inside in August and outside in January.

Acoustic Performance. Aluminum is not naturally quiet, but the VLX 80’s multi-chamber extrusion and tight weather seals do the heavy lifting. Add laminated glass and you have a window that takes the edge off traffic noise. In Sacramento neighborhoods near Highway 50, I-5, or the light rail line, laminated VLX 80s make a measurable difference in bedroom comfort.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The casement design is the real hero here. When the sash closes, it compresses against the frame on all four sides. Combined with AAMA 812 foam sealant at the installation perimeter, that’s a continuous air barrier from drywall to exterior. Fewer drafts. Fewer dust lines on the sill. Fewer winter mornings with cold air pooling near the window.

Waterproofing. Sacramento’s rainy season isn’t dramatic, but when it rains for three days straight, windows get tested. The VLX 80 uses a sloped sill design and internal drainage channels that route water down and out, not into the wall cavity. Water doesn’t pool in the track. That design, plus proper flashing during install, is what prevents the slow rot and mold problems we’ve seen in older Sacramento homes with poorly installed windows.

Wind Resistance. The crank mechanism and multi-point lock hold the sash dead tight against the frame, even in a Delta breeze that gusts hard in the afternoons. The window won’t chatter, flap, or let air whistle through. Wind-load ratings are engineered to local requirements, so a VLX 80 on a second-story Elk Grove home handles the same conditions as one in Midtown.

Security & Hardware. Casement windows are inherently harder to force open than sliders. The sash hooks into the frame at multiple locking points, and you can’t lift it off its hinges from outside when closed. For ground-floor windows, we recommend laminated glass as an added layer. A burglar might crack the outer pane, but laminated glass holds together and slows them down enough to make them move on.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the number one finish we sell in Sacramento, and for good reason. It anchors a modern facade, frames the landscape like a picture, and hides dirt better than white. Pure White is the classic choice for traditional homes in neighborhoods like Curtis Park and Land Park, where clean white trim is part of the architectural language.

Anodized Silver is the quiet one. It reads as commercial-modern and works beautifully on mid-century homes. Bronze feels warm and substantial, a good fit for homes with earthy stucco tones. Champagne is a softer metallic that works well with warm grays and California transitional styles. Teak Wood gives the aluminum a wood-like warmth without the maintenance, popular for homeowners who want the look of walnut millwork with metal performance.

On the glass side, Clear is the standard. Low-E is what we recommend for any window that gets direct afternoon sun. It cuts solar heat gain without darkening the glass noticeably. Frosted is for bathrooms and sidelights where you want light but not visibility. Tempered is safety glass, used in code-required locations like doors and low windows. Laminated is the upgrade for sound control and impact resistance.

Installation by Westlight Windows Sacramento in Sacramento

Installation is where most windows succeed or fail. A good window installed badly leaks air, doesn’t level correctly, and eventually voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s not a scare tactic. It’s how warranties are written. We install every VLX 80 to AAMA 2400 and 2410 standards, which is the recognized installation guideline for residential windows in California.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check for rotted framing, confirm the opening is sized correctly, and flag anything that needs to be fixed before the window goes in. Too many contractors shim a window into a bad opening and call it done. We don’t do that. If the opening has water damage, we tell you and we fix it before the window is set.

Every sash is set level, plumb, and square. Not close. We check with levels, not eyes. Then we seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. That foam creates a continuous air and moisture seal between the window frame and the rough opening. Then the exterior is flashed and the interior trimmed. Final step is a water test and a full operation check of the crank, the lock, and the screen. You get a window that opens smoothly on day one and on day one thousand.

Sacramento’s climate has its own demands. Summer heat expands aluminum. Dry conditions keep wood from swelling, but poor flashing still fails in winter rain. We’ve been installing windows in Sacramento long enough to know the failure patterns of this area. We plan for them.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 80 Casement Window? Most VLX 80 orders are ready for installation in three to five weeks from the date the order is confirmed. Custom sizes and certain finishes can extend that to six weeks. We give you a firm install date at the time of order. Call (279) 206-5094 to check current availability.

Does the VLX 80 qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 80 with Low-E glass meets ENERGY STAR requirements for the Northern California climate zone, which means it typically qualifies for federal residential energy efficiency credits. Eligibility depends on the specific glass package and installation year. Ask us for the NFRC label for your configuration when we quote your project.

What warranty comes with the Casement Window? The VLX 80 carries the ViewLux manufacturer warranty on the aluminum frame, glass, and hardware, and it stays valid because Westlight Windows Sacramento is an authorized installation partner and installs to warranty specs. Our workmanship is also covered by our own installation guarantee. We’ll walk you through both warranties in writing before you sign.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 80 is built to your rough opening, not the other way around. We measure every opening on-site and order each window to the exact dimensions. Standard and low-profile sill options let you match existing interior trim heights or go with a cleaner, more minimal look.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wash the frames twice a year with mild soap and water, and wipe the weatherstripping with a silicone-based protectant every couple of years to keep it flexible. Check the weep holes at the bottom of the frame each spring to make sure they’re clear. The crank mechanism needs no daily care, though a light lubricant on the gear once a year keeps the operation smooth. No painting, no sealing, no rot repair. That’s the whole point of aluminum.

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Sacramento

If you’re shopping casement windows in Sacramento, you owe it to yourself to see the VLX 80 in person. We’ll bring samples to your home, measure your openings, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders later. Call Westlight Windows Sacramento at (279) 206-5094 to schedule your free on-site measurement and quote.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Sacramento, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Sacramento and surrounding communities.