VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Long Beach, CA | Lightwell Windows Long Beach

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built for homeowners in Long Beach who want maximum airflow and the thinnest possible frame around the glass. We sell and install this product as an authorized ViewLux partner, which means you get factory-backed product quality plus our own local installation crew in Long Beach doing the measuring, setting, and sealing. If you’re replacing aging wood sashes in Belmont Shore, Bluff Heights, or Naples, or building new in Bixby Knolls, the VLX 80 makes sense because it pairs a clean modern profile with one of the best ventilation designs in the aluminum window category. Call (562) 912-3327 to talk through pricing, lead times, and whether this is the right casement for your project.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 Casement Window is what you specify when you want the window to disappear and the view to do the work. It’s a side-hinged aluminum casement with ultra-narrow sightlines and maximum ventilation. The sash cranks outward on hardware built to cycle thousands of times, and because the entire pane opens rather than a single sliding half, you get full opening area for ocean breeze or evening cross-flow.

In Long Beach, where a lot of the housing stock is mid-century or craftsman-era, the VLX 80 crosses architectural lines well. On a modern build in Naples or a remodeled condo downtown, the slim profile reads clean and deliberate without adding visual weight. On a traditional Long Beach bungalow, it keeps the frame geometry honest while pulling in far more light than a chunky vinyl double-hung with wide stiles would.

Aluminum is the reason these windows stay square over time. Unlike wood, aluminum doesn’t swell with the marine humidity we get year-round in Long Beach. Unlike vinyl, it doesn’t bow when the afternoon sun hits a west-facing wall in the summer. The engineering on the VLX 80 is built around a thermal break design, which means the inside aluminum is separated from the outside aluminum to stop heat transfer through the frame itself. That’s the single most important structural detail in an aluminum window, and it’s why the VLX 80 performs well in local energy ratings despite being an aluminum system.

ViewLux builds this product to run in coastal conditions without fussing. We install them because they hold adjustments, the hardware stays smooth, and the seals keep doing their job after years of salt air off the Long Beach harbor. When a homeowner asks us what casement we’d put in our own house near the water, the VLX 80 is the answer more often than not.

Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule a product viewing or get a written quote for the VLX 80 installed at your Long Beach address.

Technical Specifications

• Profile width: 1.97 inches, the slim sightline that gives the window its clean look
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum throughout the frame and sash
• Operation: Side-hinged casement, single sash, outward opening
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated impact-resistant
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed Screen for permanent insect protection, or Retractable Screen that tucks away when the window is closed
• Sill options: Standard Sill for most wall depths, Low-Profile Sill for floor-to-ceiling or threshold adjacent installs
• Performance compliance: NFRC-rated thermal break energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compatibility, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on perimeter joints
• Laminated glass option: Impact-rated for coastal wind and storm requirements in Long Beach

These numbers matter because they translate directly to how the window fits, seals, and holds up. The 1.97 inch profile width is what allows the VLX 80 to disappear into an opening without giving up structural rigidity, and the 0.079 inch wall thickness is the extrusion depth that keeps the frame from flexing when you crank the window closed against a strong onshore wind.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 80 uses a true thermal break that separates the inner and outer aluminum chambers, cutting conductive heat transfer through the frame. Combined with Low-E glass, it meets NFRC energy ratings that keep your Long Beach electric bill from spiking during heat waves.

Acoustic Performance – The compression seals on the casement design create a tighter closed position than a sliding window, and laminated glass upgrades add real sound reduction. On busier streets in central Long Beach, we recommend the laminated option for homes where traffic noise reads through the glass.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Casement hardware compresses the sash against the frame gaskets on all four sides, which means minimal air infiltration compared to sliders or hung windows. Sealed perimeter joints using AAMA 812 low-expansion foam keep the rough opening airtight, a detail that makes a meaningful difference in a city with year-round open windows.

Waterproofing – Aluminum doesn’t soak water the way wood does, and the VLX 80 drains properly through the sill track system. In Long Beach’s winter rain cycles, properly drained sills matter, and the sill options on this window are designed to move water out fast without pooling.

Wind Resistance – The extrusion depth and casement locking mechanism hold the sash firmly in high winds, and the VLX 80 is wind-load rated for coastal requirements. Homes on the water or exposed along the Long Beach peninsula should consider the laminated impact glass option for maximum storm performance.

Security & Hardware – Multi-point locking positions hold the window tight, and the outward-opening sash is difficult to pry from the exterior because the locking points engage along the full height of the frame. The crank hardware is built to turn smoothly for years with basic maintenance.

Color & Glass Options

Six finishes give you design flexibility depending on the architecture in your Long Beach neighborhood. Pure White and Premium Black are the two we order most often locally – white reads classic in painted wood homes around Belmont Heights, and black frames are popular for the modern box-style homes going up across east Long Beach. Anodized Silver is a raw metallic look that fits industrial lofts and mid-century renos. Bronze has a warmer cast that blends with stucco and tile roofs in older Spanish-style homes. Champagne lands between silver and bronze, a muted tone that works well in coastal condos. Teak Wood is a textured woodgrain finish for owners who want the look of wood without the rot and repainting cycle of real timber in salt air.

For glass, Clear is the straightforward everyday option. Frosted adds privacy for bathrooms, bedroom windows close to neighbors, or ground-floor units without losing light. Low-E is the energy play, the default we suggest in Long Beach for west-facing rooms. Tempered meets safety-glazing code for openings near doors and below specified sill heights. Laminated is the impact-rated glass for storm zones and also the best option for acoustic and security improvements.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Long Beach in Long Beach

We install every VLX 80 Casement Window according to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which matter more than most people think. The window itself can be flawless, but if the rough opening isn’t prepped, shimmed, and sealed correctly, the whole assembly underperforms. That’s what a substandard install does: it voids the window’s comfort and the manufacturer’s warranty wants a professional record.

Our process in Long Beach starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening dimensions, the reveal, and the flashing condition. We check for out-of-square framing, water damage from previous leaking windows, and any structural issues around the opening that would compromise a new aluminum frame. Then we set the unit level, plumb, and square in both height and width before any sealant goes down. A casement that’s installed even slightly out of square will bind the crank hardware and wear the hinges prematurely, so the setting step is non-negotiable for us.

After the unit is set, our crew foams the full perimeter joint with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion sealant. This isn’t spray foam from the home center; it’s a controlled-expansion product rated for window and door perimeter joints. Then we skin the exterior perimeter with flashing and seal the outside face against water intrusion. Long Beach’s combination of winter rain and salt air means exterior sealing has to be correct, not just good enough, particularly in older stucco walls around California Heights or Los Altos.

We finish with a water test on the sill and corner joints where leaks typically show up, then clean the site and walk you through the window’s operation, hardware care, and screen removal. Our team makes sure the window opens smoothly, locks firmly, and leaves the opening better sealed than it was before we arrived. If you’re planning a remodel that includes the VLX 80 or any other ViewLux product our team installs, call (562) 912-3327 and we’ll set an on-site measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in Long Beach

We give you a written, line item quote for the VLX 80 Casement Window installed in your Long Beach home, measured to your actual openings, glass selection, and finish. No vague allowances. No surprise change orders. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule a free on-site measurement, or start your project today with a phone consultation and product walkthrough.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Long Beach, CA and surrounding coastal neighborhoods.