VLX 80 Awning Window

VLX 80 Awning Window in Hollywood, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that lets you keep air moving even during a South Florida downpour. The sash opens outward from the bottom, so rain hits the glass and runs off instead of coming inside. Homeowners across Hollywood, FL choose it for bathrooms, kitchens, and anywhere privacy matters more than a wide-open view. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, TruePane Windows & Doors supplies and installs the VLX 80 with a level of care that protects your warranty and your home. Call (863) 334-2933 to talk specs or schedule a measurement.

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Product Overview - VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is built around a simple idea: a window should breathe when you want it to, and seal tight when you don’t. Because it’s top-hinged, the sash swings upward and outward, which creates a natural awning effect. In Hollywood, where afternoon storms roll through fast and often, that geometry means you can leave the window cracked open and not worry about water pooling on the sill.

Architecturally, this series fits a lot of different homes. We’ve installed VLX 80 units in mid-century ranches near Hollywood Lakes, new builds in Emerald Hills, and condo remodels along the Intracoastal. The profile is slim enough to look clean on a modern façade, but the aluminum frame holds its shape in humidity, salt air, and direct sun, which matters a lot this close to the Atlantic.

Buyers choose the VLX 80 for a few reasons. First, the thermal break in the frame interrupts heat transfer, which keeps air-conditioned air where it belongs. Second, the hardware is simple and robust, so the window opens smoothly even after years of use. Third, the awning configuration works well in hard-to-reach spots, over sinks, over tubs, high on a wall, where you want ventilation without a crank handle at chest height. TruePane Windows & Doors sells this window because it performs here. It is not a coastal-area compromise. It is a window that was engineered for exactly this climate.

Technical Specifications

Here are the core numbers on the VLX 80, in plain terms:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inch, a heavier extrusion than many aluminum windows in this class, which helps resist racking and keeps the sash square over time.
• Profile width: 1.97 inches, slim enough for a modern sightline but wide enough to carry impact-rated laminated glass when that option is selected.
• Operation: Top-hinged awning, opens outward from the bottom using a smooth-glide operator mechanism.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Laminated can be built to impact requirements for coastal zones.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen, both mounted on the interior side for easy access.
• Performance standards: Built around NFRC-rated thermal break technology and installed per AAMA 2400/2410, with AAMA 812 foam sealant used on every perimeter joint.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 80 uses a true thermal break in the aluminum frame. That means the inside and outside metal are separated by a non-conductive material, so the frame doesn’t act like a radiator pulling heat into your Hollywood home. An NFRC-rated thermal break is the difference between a window that fights your AC and one that works with it. In August, you will feel the difference standing next to the glass.

Acoustic Performance
Living near US-1, Dixie Highway, or the flight path into FLL means noise is part of daily life in Hollywood. The VLX 80’s tight compression seal, paired with laminated glass where selected, reduces exterior sound noticeably. Awning windows clamp shut against the frame when closed, which creates a more consistent seal than a sliding sash. That seal matters as much for sound as it does for air.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
Waterproofing on an awning window starts with good compression weatherstripping. On the VLX 80, the sash presses into the frame on all four sides when closed. That is the airtightness story. Then on installation day, TruePane Windows & Doors applies AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam sealant around the full perimeter. No gaps at the rough opening, no drafts, no humidity sneaking in around the frame.

Waterproofing
Mist prevention and rainwater resistance are two sides of the same coin in South Florida. The top-hinged geometry sheds water naturally, and the frame includes internal drainage channels that direct any moisture that does find its way in back out through the bottom. Add a proper AAMA 2400/2410 installation with sloped sill flashing, and you have a window that handles Hollywood’s afternoon downpours without drama.

Wind Resistance
The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for the local climate requirements in Broward County. The heavier 0.079-inch wall thickness contributes directly here. When hurricane season winds push against the glass, the frame holds its shape. Paired with impact-resistant laminated glass, this window gives you a code-compliant option without switching to a clunkier product.

Security & Hardware
Awning windows are naturally hard to force open from the outside, since the open sash leaves only a small gap and the hinge is at the top. The VLX 80 adds a multi-point locking mechanism integrated into the operator. When closed and locked, the sash is secured at multiple points along the frame. It is a quiet, sturdy window that does not advertise itself as a security product, but behaves like one.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes, and the right choice depends on your Hollywood home’s architecture. Premium Black is the modern choice: sharp, high-contrast, especially striking on white stucco exteriors in Hollywood Lakes or on contemporary builds west of I-95. Pure White reads clean and classic, the safest match for most traditional Florida homes and rental properties. Anodized Silver has a raw, architectural feel that suits mid-century and industrial-style homes. Bronze and Champagne are warmer metallics that work well with earth-tone exteriors and older terracotta-roof homes in Emerald Hills. Teak Wood gives you the look of wood grain without the maintenance, popular on homes that want a natural feel but not the termite risk or repainting schedule that real wood demands in this humidity.

For glass, Clear is the default, and it is fine for most openings. Low-E is the energy play: it reflects solar heat, which matters when the afternoon sun hits a west-facing wall in Hollywood. Frosted is the privacy choice for bathrooms and bedrooms close to a neighbor. Tempered adds break-safety, and we recommend it on any window within reach of a tub or shower. Laminated is the impact option: it holds together on impact and can meet Florida’s wind-borne debris codes when the frame system is rated for it.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood

Here is the truth about aluminum windows: the best window in the world will leak, bind, or fail early if it is installed wrong. The VLX 80 is a precise product, and it deserves a precise installation. That is the entire reason TruePane Windows & Doors exists. We do not sub out the install to a rotating crew. We send trained window installers who work on Hollywood homes every week.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the rough opening in three places, check for plumb and square on the existing frame, and identify any water damage, rot, or out-of-level conditions before the new window goes in. In Hollywood, older homes, particularly in the Hollywood Lakes and Park East neighborhoods, often have settled openings that need shimming corrections. We catch those before they become problems.

Then we set the window level, plumb, and square. Not close. Not good enough. Level, plumb, and square, checked with a digital level in both planes. The perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam, which fills the gap between the window frame and the rough opening without bowing the frame. The installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards end to end. After the window is secured, we run a water test on the exterior seal, clean the glass and the work area, and walk you through the operation.

One thing we will never do is cut corners to save a few hours, because a failed install voids the manufacturer’s warranty. Most window warranties specifically exclude damage caused by improper installation. When TruePane Windows & Doors installs your VLX 80, you keep the warranty intact, and you have one accountable local company standing behind the whole job.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 80 Awning Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 80 Awning Window?
The VLX 80 Awning Window typically ships from ViewLux within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the glass and finish combination you choose. Custom sizes usually add a few days to the schedule. TruePane Windows & Doors confirms the estimated delivery date when we place your order, and we will not set an install date until the windows are physically in our hands. Call (863) 334-2933 and we will give you a current lead time for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 80 qualify for energy tax credits?
The VLX 80 with Low-E glass may qualify for federal energy-efficiency tax credits, since the program rewards windows that meet NFRC-rated energy performance thresholds. Eligibility depends on the glass package, the climate zone, and the current tax year rules. We recommend confirming the specific credit with your tax preparer. TruePane Windows & Doors can provide the NFRC documentation for your window order to support your filing. Call (863) 334-2933 to discuss which glass package makes the most sense for your Hollywood home.

What warranty comes with the VLX 80 Awning Window?
The VLX 80 carries the manufacturer’s warranty through ViewLux, covering the frame, hardware, and glass per their published terms. TruePane Windows & Doors maintains an authorized-partner installation relationship with ViewLux, which means the product warranty stays intact when we complete the install per AAMA standards. Improper installation by an unqualified contractor is the most common reason warranty claims get denied, and it is the exact scenario we prevent. Call (863) 334-2933 to review the warranty terms for your project.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 80?
Yes, the VLX 80 Awning Window is available in custom sizes, not just stock dimensions. We measure your rough opening precisely and order each unit to fit, which is especially useful in older Hollywood homes where openings are not standard. The top-hinged awning design works well in wide, short openings, so common custom requests include over-sink kitchen windows and high bathroom transoms. Call (863) 334-2933 and tell us the rough opening dimensions, and we will quote the exact unit.

How do I maintain the aluminum frame of the VLX 80?
Aluminum frames need very little: wash the frame and glass with mild soap and water twice a year, and wipe down the weatherstripping with a damp cloth. In Hollywood’s salt air, rinsing the exterior side seasonally helps prevent buildup on the finish. The hinges and operator mechanism benefit from a light silicone spray annually. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the powder-coated finishes. TruePane Windows & Doors is happy to walk you through maintenance at the time of install. Call (863) 334-2933 with any questions.

Get a Quote - VLX 80 Awning Window in Hollywood

If you are ready to price the VLX 80 Awning Window for your Hollywood home, the first step is a free on-site measurement. We will bring finish samples, glass samples, and an honest line-item quote. No pressure, no change orders. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (863) 334-2933 to schedule yours.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL and all of Broward County.