VLX 80 Awning Window

VLX 80 Awning Window in Long Beach, CA | Juniper Windows Long Beach

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you run ventilation even when Long Beach gets one of its occasional rainy afternoons. It’s a favorite for coastal homes, mid-century bungalows in Belmont Heights, and modern builds in Naples because it pairs a clean frame profile with serious thermal performance. Juniper Windows Long Beach is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get factory-backed product support and a locally accountable installation crew. If you’re pricing out this window for a retrofit or new build, call us at (562) 317-8865 and we’ll get you a written line-item quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is built around a simple idea: a window should ventilate well, seal tightly, and not fight the architecture it’s placed in. The top-hinged design means the sash cranks outward from the bottom, creating a sloped shield that sheds rain while still letting air move through. In Long Beach, where morning marine layer gives way to dry afternoons, that’s genuinely useful. You can leave awning windows cracked open during light rain without water pooling on the sill or dripping onto interior flooring.

What separates this series from cheaper aluminum windows is the thermal break. The frame is split by a non-conductive material that interrupts heat transfer between the exterior and interior aluminum surfaces. Raw aluminum is a conductor, and without a break, a window frame in direct sun on a 90-degree Long Beach day will radiate heat into the room long after sunset. The VLX 80’s thermal break, combined with the glass package you choose, keeps interior surface temperatures far more stable.

Homeowners and architects choose this series when they want narrow sightlines with modern performance. The profile is engineered from extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches and an overall profile width of 1.97 inches, which is slender enough to maximize glass area but rigid enough to hold its shape through decades of coastal wind. It’s spec’d often for kitchens over sinks, bathrooms needing privacy glass, and anywhere a wide low window works better than a tall casement.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 80 brings to the table, spec by spec. These are the numbers that matter when you’re comparing it against vinyl or fiberglass alternatives.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum with 0.079″ wall thickness
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Operation: Top-hinged awning, crank or manual operation
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed Screen, Retractable Screen
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy package
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation
• Sealant: AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints
• Wind load: Rated for local coastal wind requirements
• Sound control: Tested acoustic performance, laminated glass upgrade available

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The thermal break inside the frame interrupts heat transfer through the aluminum. Combined with a Low-E glass package, this window holds a strong NFRC energy rating that keeps Long Beach cooling bills down during late summer heat waves and reduces condensation risk during damp winter mornings. It’s the difference between a window that looks good and a window that performs when the AC is running.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum frames paired with laminated glass do real work against street noise. Homes along 2nd Street, Broadway, or anywhere near the 710 and 405 corridors deal with constant traffic hum. A laminated glass upgrade adds a sound-dampening interlayer that noticeably cuts mid-to-high frequency noise. Awning windows also seal tighter than sliders, which helps with low-frequency rumble.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The compression seal on an awning window gets better as wind pressure increases. Wind pushes the sash against the frame, tightening the seal rather than flexing it. That’s a genuine advantage over horizontal sliders, which rely purely on weatherstripping friction. In practice, this means fewer drafts on windy days in the Shore and less dust working its way inside.

Waterproofing – The top-hinged geometry naturally sheds water away from the opening. The sill and drainage channels are designed to move any driven rain out rather than pooling it. Combined with the AAMA 812 foam sealant Juniper Windows Long Beach applies to every perimeter joint, you get a water management system that holds up through Long Beach’s winter storm season.

Wind Resistance – The VLX 80 is engineered and rated for the wind loads we see in coastal Southern California. That matters for second-story and waterfront installations where gusts come off the water without much obstruction. The 0.079″ wall thickness and rigid frame geometry mean the window holds its shape and its seal, not just on calm days but during Santa Ana events too.

Security & Hardware – The crank mechanism locks the sash into position at multiple closure points, and the top-hinged design makes it difficult to pry from outside. Laminated glass adds a shatter-resistant layer that holds together on impact, which is worth considering for ground-floor windows facing alleys or unlit walkways in neighborhoods like Alamitos Beach.

Color & Glass Options

Six factory finishes are available on the VLX 80, and the right choice depends on the house. Premium Black suits modern and industrial builds, especially paired with white stucco or light brick. Pure White is the default for traditional Long Beach homes: Spanish Colonial, Craftsman, and the classic California bungalow stock in Rose Park and Bluff Heights. Anodized Silver reads contemporary and pairs well with steel details. Bronze works beautifully on mid-century and ranch homes. Champagne is a warmer metallic that bridges modern and traditional. Teak Wood is a textured wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the look of wood without the maintenance battle that salt air wages against real wood frames.

Glass selection matters just as much. Clear is standard for maximum light transmission. Frosted works for bathrooms and side yards where privacy is non-negotiable. Low-E is the energy workhorse: it reflects infrared heat while passing visible light, meaning lower cooling costs without a dim interior. Tempered glass is heat-treated for safety, required by code in certain locations like doors and low windows. Laminated glass adds the sound-dampening and impact-resistant interlayer we recommend for street-facing and ground-level openings.

Installation by Juniper Windows Long Beach in Long Beach

A window only performs as well as its installation, and that’s where we earn our reputation in Long Beach. Every VLX 80 we install goes through the same process. We start with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening: checking for rot, checking dimensions against the ordered window, and identifying any framing irregularities that will affect fit. Then we set the window level, plumb, and square before anchoring. That step sounds basic, but a window installed half a bubble out of level will bind on its hardware, seal unevenly, and wear out its hinges years early.

After the window is set, we seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. This is not optional caulk. It’s a closed-cell foam that fills the gap between the frame and the rough opening, blocking air movement and water intrusion while remaining flexible enough to absorb normal building movement. Then we install exterior flashing and trim, following AAMA 2400 and AAMA 2410 installation standards. These are the industry benchmarks for window installation, and they exist because most window failures trace back to installation, not product defects.

Long Beach presents specific challenges. Older homes in Carroll Park and Bluff Park have settled framing; openings are rarely square. Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed fasteners and flashings, so we spec stainless and coated hardware. And the city’s building codes require specific wind-load and egress compliance depending on window location and floor level. We know these requirements because we work here. Before we wrap, we run a water test on the installation and do a full cleanup. That’s how we preserve your manufacturer warranty: every ViewLux window we install is backed by our workmanship warranty on top of the factory coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Long Beach

If you’re considering the VLX 80 for a single window or a whole house of replacement windows in Long Beach, let’s talk. We’ll come out, take measurements, walk through glass and finish options, and give you a written fixed-price quote with no change orders once the scope is set. Call Juniper Windows Long Beach at (562) 317-8865 to schedule your free on-site measurement.

Written by the team at Juniper Windows Long Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Long Beach, CA and surrounding communities.