VLX 80 Awning Window

VLX 80 Awning Window in San Jose, CA | Westlight Windows San Jose

The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window built for homeowners who want fresh air even when San Jose gets one of its rare rainy weeks. Because the sash opens outward from the top, the window creates a natural canopy – rain slides off while air flows in. That single design detail is why awning windows show up everywhere from Willow Glen kitchens to Japantown office conversions. Westlight Windows San Jose is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get a factory-backed product plus installers who have put these exact windows into San Jose homes for years. We handle measurement, ordering, and installation under one roof, so nothing gets lost between manufacturer and jobsite. Call (669) 333-7786 to schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is ViewLux’s awning window in an aluminum frame with a thermal break, which is the engineering feature that separates the inside and outside metal so heat doesn’t conduct straight through the frame. If you’ve lived in an older San Jose house with single-pane aluminum windows, you already know the problem: aluminum is a fantastic conductor, and without a break, the frame gets cold in winter and hot in summer. The VLX 80 solves that with a structural thermal barrier built into the extrusion.

Where does this window fit? Under cabinets in kitchens, above picture windows for passive ventilation, in bathrooms where privacy glass matters, and along walls where a sliding window would eat too much horizontal space. Because the crank mechanism lets you leave the window cracked open without worrying about rain, it’s a practical choice for San Jose’s Mediterranean climate – most of the year, you don’t need air conditioning, you need cross-ventilation.

The aluminum frame measures 1.97 inches in profile width with a 0.079-inch wall thickness. That’s a slim sightline that preserves glass area, which matters when you’re paying for a view of the Santa Cruz Mountains or the East Foothills. The hardware is concealed when closed, giving the window a clean, nearly frameless look from the outside. Buyers choose this series over vinyl alternatives because aluminum holds its shape for decades, resists warping in San Jose’s summer heat, and accepts finishes that vinyl simply can’t replicate.

Westlight Windows San Jose stocks the VLX 80 in standard sizes and handles custom dimensions as a regular part of our order flow, not a special exception. That flexibility matters when you’re replacing windows in a 1960s Cambrian rancher or a newer Evergreen build where nothing is quite standard anymore.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that define the VLX 80 Awning Window, in plain terms. The frame is extruded aluminum with a 0.079-inch wall, which sits in the sweet spot between weight and rigidity for a window this size. The 1.97-inch profile keeps sightlines narrow while leaving enough depth for the thermal break and weather seals.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, wall thickness 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Operation: Top-hinged awning with crank or manual hardware
• Glass packages: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screens: Fixed screen or retractable screen, both removable for cleaning
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated energy figures available per configuration
• Compliance: Installed to AAMA 2400/2410, sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The thermal break interrupts the aluminum’s natural heat conductivity. Paired with Low-E coated glass, a VLX 80 installation measurably reduces the heat gain that drives up cooling bills in San Jose’s inland neighborhoods like Berryessa and Almaden Valley. Every configuration carries NFRC energy ratings so you can compare whole-window U-factor and SHGC before ordering.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum frames with proper sealing and laminated glass do real work against road noise. If you live near Highway 87, the 280, or under the SJC flight path, laminated glass in a VLX 80 cuts a noticeable amount of high-frequency sound. We help San Jose clients pick glass packages based on the specific noise source they’re dealing with.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The VLX 80 uses compression bulb seals around the entire operable sash. When the window is closed and locked, those seals engage fully. The result is a window that doesn’t whistle in winter wind that funnels down from Mount Hamilton, and doesn’t leak conditioned air during summer afternoons when the inland valleys heat up.

Waterproofing – The top-hinged design is inherently water-shedding, but the real waterproofing story is in the installation. We apply AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint and comply with AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. The foam seals gaps without distorting the frame, which prevents the slow water intrusion that ruins sills and drywall over time.

Wind Resistance – The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for the requirements San Jose’s building code applies to your specific exposure. Because the window closes and locks into the frame at multiple points, the sash stays tight against the seals under pressure rather than flexing away from them the way some casement designs do.

Security & Hardware – Awning windows are naturally harder to force open from outside because the hinge is at the top and the lock points sit at the bottom of the sash. Multi-point locks keep the sash engaged along its full width. If security is a top priority, the laminated glass option holds together under impact and adds real delay to any forced-entry attempt.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested among San Jose clients doing modern or transitional remodels – it reads clean against stucco and wood siding. Pure White suits traditional California homes and works especially well on interiors because it disappears against white trim. Anodized Silver is the classic aluminum look that never dates, and it is the most forgiving finish if the window takes direct afternoon sun. Bronze works on Spanish Revival and mission-style homes you see throughout the Rose Garden and Naglee Park. Champagne is warmer than silver and pairs well with tan, beige, and warm gray exteriors. Teak Wood gives you a wood-tone visual without the upkeep – the right choice when HOA rules or personal taste call for a traditional wood appearance but you don’t want rot or termite concerns.

Glass packages determine how the window actually performs in your house. Clear is the economical option for windows where tinting or coatings aren’t warranted. Frosted is for bathrooms, side yards facing a neighbor’s wall, and any window where privacy matters more than view. Low-E is our default recommendation for south-facing and west-facing San Jose windows because it cuts solar heat gain without noticeably darkening the room. Tempered meets safety-glazing requirements for windows near doors, in showers, and close to the floor. Laminated combines sound damping with impact resistance, going in bedrooms under flight paths and ground-floor windows where security is a concern.

Installation by Westlight Windows San Jose in San Jose

We do the measuring, ordering, and installation ourselves. That matters because an awning window is only as good as the seal around it. You can buy the best window on the market and still get condensation, drafts, and water staining if the install is sloppy. Here’s how we handle the VLX 80 in San Jose homes.

Before any order is placed, we inspect the existing opening. We check the rough framing for rot, measure the opening in three places in each direction to catch out-of-square conditions, and confirm the required glass type with current San Jose code. Then the window is ordered to those verified dimensions, not to an optimistic guess.

On install day, the old window comes out and the opening gets inspected again. Any rotten or compromised framing is repaired before the new window goes in. The VLX 80 is set level, plumb, and square – not close, but dead on – and shimmed at the proper support points. We fill the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which stops air movement and water intrusion without bowing the frame. Flashing is installed so any water that reaches the opening is shed outward, never behind the siding. The install follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards end to end.

Every San Jose install ends with a water test and a walkthrough. We spray the exterior, check the interior for any sign of water, and show you how the hardware and screen operate. Then we clean up and haul away the old window and debris. The reason to hire an authorized ViewLux partner like Westlight Windows San Jose for this rather than a handyman is simple: an improper installation voids the manufacturer’s warranty, and a voided warranty on a window you plan to live with for twenty years is an expensive shortcut.

San Jose also has specific requirements we know well. Windows near doors and low to the floor need tempered or laminated glass per code. Ground-floor units may need impact glass depending on location. Title 24 energy compliance runs through window selection on many remodel projects in the city. We’ll flag those requirements during the quote so there are no surprises with the building inspector.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in San Jose

Ready to see the VLX 80 on your home? We’ll come out, take exact measurements, walk you through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote for your San Jose project. No pressure, no deposits for a quote. Call (669) 333-7786 or tell us about your project online and we’ll set up a time that works for you. We’d rather show you the window in person than describe it.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows San Jose, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving San Jose, CA.