VLX 80 Awning Window

VLX 80 Awning Window in Riverside, CA | Westlight Windows Riverside

The VLX 80 awning window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you keep fresh air moving through your Riverside home even when it’s raining. It’s built around a thermal break that cuts heat transfer through the frame, which matters a lot during Inland Empire summers when window frames can hit 140 degrees in direct sun. Homeowners in neighborhoods like Canyon Crest, Wood Streets, and Mission Grove choose this window for bathrooms, kitchens, and anywhere they want ventilation without sacrificing security or energy performance. Westlight Windows Riverside is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the factory product installed by a crew that follows the manufacturer’s installation standards to the letter. Call (760) 624-3669 to talk about your project.

Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window

The VLX 80 is designed for homeowners who want a window that does more than sit in a wall. Because it’s hinged at the top and opens outward from the bottom, it creates a natural awning effect that deflects rain away from the opening. You can leave it cracked open during a Riverside drizzle and not worry about water pooling on the sill or soaking the interior. That single feature makes it one of the most practical window styles for our local climate, where sudden winter rainstorms catch people off guard.

The frame is extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. In plain terms, that’s a substantial profile that resists flexing, warping, and sagging over decades. Aluminum doesn’t absorb moisture the way wood does, and it won’t expand and contract enough to crack paint or break seals like vinyl can in Riverside’s temperature swings, which routinely move 30 to 40 degrees between morning and afternoon.

The engineering story here is the thermal break. The frame is split into interior and exterior sections with a non-conductive material between them, which interrupts the path heat would otherwise take through the metal. Without a thermal break, an aluminum frame in Riverside essentially acts as a heat exchanger, pulling summer heat into your home and leaking winter warmth back out. With it, the window performs comparably to fiberglass and premium vinyl in NFRC energy testing.

Architecturally, the VLX 80 suits mid-century ranch homes in the Wood Streets as well as it fits the newer Spanish and contemporary builds across Orangecrest and La Sierra. The slim 1.97-inch profile width keeps sightlines clean, which is what you want when the window is going into a kitchen above a counter or high on a bathroom wall where it will be operated by a crank or pole.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers and options that define the VLX 80 Awning Window:

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Operation: Top-hinged, outward opening
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-rated available)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed screen, Retractable screen
• Performance: NFRC-rated thermal performance, wind-load rated for Riverside and Inland Empire climate requirements
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter seal

Each window is fabricated to the opening dimensions we measure on-site, so you’re not trimming a stock unit down to fit or padding rough openings to make an off-shelf size work.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The thermal break in the VLX 80 frame is the headline feature. It interrupts conductive heat transfer through the aluminum, which keeps the interior frame surface closer to room temperature. Combined with Low-E glass, this window meets NFRC energy performance ratings that qualify it for utility rebate programs available to Riverside Public Utilities customers.

Acoustic Performance
Riverside isn’t just freeway noise. The 91, the 60, and the 215 all rumble through the city, and train horns near the downtown Metrolink corridor carry for blocks. Laminated glass in the VLX 80 adds a sound-dampening interlayer that measurably reduces exterior noise. We recommend it for any bedroom or home office facing a busy street.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The VLX 80 uses continuous compression gaskets around the full sash perimeter. When the window closes and locks, the sash pulls tight against the frame, eliminating the air gaps that make older windows drafty. For Riverside homes, this means less dust intrusion during Santa Ana wind events and more stable indoor temperatures year-round.

Waterproofing
The awning’s top-hinged design is inherently water-shedding. The sash overlaps the frame on the exterior, and weep channels route any incidental moisture to the outside. Combined with the AAMA 812 foam seal we install around every perimeter joint, you get a window that handles Riverside’s occasional downpours without leaks at the rough opening.

Wind Resistance
Aluminum frames carry real structural load. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for Inland Empire climate requirements, which matters during Santa Ana season when gusts through the canyons hit 60 mph or more. The frame won’t rack or bow, and the multi-point locking hardware keeps the sash seated tight even under pressure.

Security & Hardware
The VLX 80 uses a multi-point locking system operated by a fold-down crank or lever handle, depending on the size and placement. When locked, the sash engages at multiple points along the frame, not just a single center latch. For ground-floor or accessible windows, we recommend laminated or tempered glass for additional break resistance.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the strongest seller in Riverside right now because it works beautifully with the black-frame trend on modern and transitional homes and provides crisp contrast against stucco in any color. Pure White remains the default for traditional homes and rental properties where a clean, neutral look matters. Anodized Silver has a raw aluminum appearance that suits industrial and mid-century designs. Bronze reads as a warm dark brown that pairs well with wood doors and beige stucco. Champagne is a soft warm gray-beige that works in homes where neither stark white nor black feels right. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that gives you the look of wood without the maintenance, popular in Craftsman-style homes near downtown Riverside.

On the glass side, Clear is the baseline and works in rooms where privacy and sun control aren’t primary concerns. Frosted is the pick for bathrooms and side-facing windows where privacy is needed without curtains. Low-E coating reflects infrared heat while letting visible light pass, which is the biggest single upgrade for energy savings in Riverside summers. Tempered glass is heat-strengthened and shatters into small granules rather than sharp shards, required by code in certain locations. Laminated glass sandwiches a plastic interlayer between two glass panes, giving you impact resistance and sound reduction in one package.

Installation by Westlight Windows Riverside in Riverside

The best window ever built will leak, bind, and fail early if it’s installed wrong. We run into it constantly when we replace windows that were originally put in by someone who didn’t understand what a flashing or drainage plane is supposed to do. That’s why we install every VLX 80 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the industry’s benchmark for window installation.

Here’s how the process works. We start with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening to check for water damage, rot, or structural issues that need to be addressed before the new window goes in. We measure every opening ourselves, because factory-fabricated windows are not forgiving of bad measurements. During installation, we set the window level, plumb, and square, shimming precisely so the sash operates smoothly and the frame carries no twisting stress. We seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills voids completely without warping the frame. Flashing and weep channels are installed to direct moisture away from the opening. After the window is set and trimmed, we run a water test and check operation in every position, then clean up and haul away the old window and any debris.

Riverside’s climate demands this kind of attention. Summer heat causes aluminum frames to expand, and winter nights cool them down. A properly installed window gives the frame room for that movement while keeping the seal intact. The local building code, aligned with California’s Title 24 energy requirements, also specifies installation practices that affect how the window performs in our climate zone.

If you’re replacing windows, understand this: an improper installation voids the manufacturer’s warranty. ViewLux covers the product, but only when it’s installed according to their specification. Westlight Windows Riverside is an authorized installation partner, so your warranty stays intact from day one, and one company is accountable for both the product and the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 80 Awning Window?

Lead time for VLX 80 awning windows is typically 3 to 4 weeks from final measurement approval to delivery at our Riverside shop, depending on glass selection and finish availability. Custom sizes and laminated glass can add a week. Call (760) 624-3669 and we’ll give you a current lead time for your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 80 qualify for energy tax credits?

Yes, when ordered with Low-E glass and configured to meet applicable energy performance criteria, current products may qualify for federal residential energy efficiency incentives. Qualification depends on the specific performance values required at the time of purchase. We can run the NFRC numbers for your configuration before you order.

What warranty comes with the VLX 80 Awning Window?

The VLX 80 carries ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, with coverage terms that vary by component. Your window is covered only when installed by an authorized partner following the manufacturer’s installation specification, which is how Westlight Windows Riverside handles every install. We also stand behind our own workmanship.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 80 Awning Window?

Every VLX 80 is fabricated to your rough opening dimensions, within the manufacturer’s minimum and maximum size limits. We measure on-site and confirm exact dimensions before ordering, so you’re never stuck with a stock size that doesn’t fit your home in Riverside. Call (760) 624-3669 to set up a measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames in Riverside’s climate?

Wipe the frames and sash tracks with a damp cloth and mild soap a few times a year, especially after Santa Ana winds deposit fine dust on everything. Keep weep channels clear of debris so water drains properly. Check the weather gasket annually for brittleness from sun exposure, and lubricate the crank mechanism annually. Aluminum requires no painting or sealing, which is the point.

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Riverside

If you’re replacing one window or outfitting a whole house, we’ll measure on-site, walk you through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises. Estimates are free. Call Westlight Windows Riverside at (760) 624-3669 to schedule your measurement and project consultation, or reach out and we’ll put together a quote before you commit to anything.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Riverside, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Riverside, CA and surrounding Inland Empire communities.