VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in Deerfield Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around two ideas: ultra-narrow sightlines and maximum ventilation. When fully opened, the sash swings wide and catches coastal breezes that fixed windows simply block. Deerfield Beach homeowners choose this series when they want a modern look without giving up airflow. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Deerfield Beach, which means you get the product warranty backed by installers who actually know aluminum systems. Call (786) 743-5882 to discuss your project.

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Product Overview - VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 is ViewLux’s 80-millimeter aluminum casement platform, and it’s engineered for one thing: more glass, less frame. The profile width measures just 1.97 inches, which is narrow enough that the window largely disappears into the wall and leaves a clean, uninterrupted view. That’s why architects and builders in Broward County spec this series for waterfront condos, mid-century renovations, and new coastal construction alike.

Casement windows operate on a side hinge and open outward with a crank handle. Unlike sliders or double-hungs, casements seal tightly against the frame when closed because the sash compresses the weatherstripping around the entire perimeter. That compression is what gives the VLX 80 its strong air and water performance numbers. And when you want air, the whole opening clears, not just half of it. In a Deerfield Beach home two blocks off the ocean, that matters.

The frame uses extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. In plain terms: it’s a thicker aluminum wall than you’ll find in budget window lines, and it resists racking and bowing over decades of open-close cycles. The corners are precision-cut and joined, not slapped together. Buyers pick the VLX 80 because they want a window that still operates smoothly ten years after installation, in salt air, without the frame sagging or the crank getting sloppy.

Technical Specifications

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Operation: Side-hinged casement, crank-operated sash
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-rated)
• Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Fixed Screen, Retractable Screen
• Sill options: Standard Sill, Low-Profile Sill
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance
• Sealant: AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency - The VLX 80 uses a polyamide thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum. That barrier interrupts heat transfer through the frame, which is how aluminum windows earn NFRC energy ratings that actually pass Florida building code. With a Low-E glass package, you get real reduction in solar heat gain. In Deerfield Beach, that’s the difference between an AC unit running constantly and one that cycles normally.

Acoustic Performance - Casement compression seals do more for sound control than any sliding window can. The sash presses into the weatherstripping along all four edges, cutting the small air gaps that let noise through. Add laminated glass and you get meaningful reduction in traffic and neighbor noise. We install these in homes along Federal Highway and near the turnpike for exactly that reason.

Airtightness & Weather Seal - A bad window leaks air even when it’s locked. The VLX 80’s multi-point locking mechanism pulls the sash tight against the frame at several points, not just one latch in the center. That even compression is what keeps conditioned air inside. Air leakage is the quiet thief in most Deerfield Beach homes, and this window is built to stop it.

Waterproofing - Aluminum doesn’t rot, but a poorly installed aluminum window can still leak. The VLX 80 design routes water that gets past the outer seal into integrated drainage channels that push it back outside. That’s the engineered part. The installation part is where TruePane comes in: we seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam and follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards so water never finds a path in the first place.

Wind Resistance - Deerfield Beach sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and windows here must meet wind-load ratings for coastal Broward County. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for this climate. For full storm protection, the laminated impact glass option is what we recommend for any opening facing east toward the water. It’s the same glass type used in impact-rated storefront systems, built to take a hit without shattering into your living room.

Security & Hardware - Casement windows are inherently harder to force open than sliding windows because the locking points are embedded in the frame, not clipped onto a track. The VLX 80 hardware is stainless steel and corrosion-resistant, which matters three blocks from salt spray. The crank mechanism is smooth and serviceable, and we’ve replaced enough cheap hardware in this area to know the difference.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes that cover the design spectrum from sharp contemporary to warm traditional. Premium Black is our most requested finish for modern Deerfield Beach builds and renovations, especially paired with white interior walls and light oak floors. Pure White is the go-to for coastal and transitional homes where the window should blend into the wall, not become a design statement. Anodized Silver has an industrial clarity that works beautifully on mid-century and warehouse-style spaces. Bronze and Champagne sit in the warmer metallic range, and they complement sand-toned stucco and terracotta roof lines you see throughout east Broward. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish over aluminum, giving you the look of natural wood without the maintenance or rot risk in Florida humidity.

Glass packages depend on the opening. Clear glass maximizes light and view. Frosted glass gives privacy for bathrooms and side yards without losing daylight. Low-E is the energy play: it reflects infrared heat while staying nearly invisible, and it’s what we recommend for any west-facing Deerfield Beach wall. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required for doors and certain window sizes. Laminated glass is the impact-rated option, and for oceanfront-facing windows it’s not an upgrade, it’s the default recommendation.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Deerfield Beach

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about aluminum windows: the product can be excellent and the installation can still ruin it. A VLX 80 that’s installed out of level will bind at the hinge, the crank will fight you, and within a few years the operator will strip. A frame installed out of square will gap at a corner, and that gap becomes a water path. Manufacturer warranties cover defects in the product, not damage caused by poor installation. That’s the whole reason TruePane Windows & Doors exists as an authorized ViewLux install partner in Deerfield Beach.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of every opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of the existing frame or buck, and the substrate we’re fastening into. We set every unit level, plumb, and square before the first fastener goes in. Then we seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which insulates and blocks air while remaining flexible enough to move with the building. The installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the recognized industry standard for window installation. After the window is set and trimmed, we run a water test on the opening and inspect from the interior and exterior before we clean up and call it done.

Deerfield Beach adds its own layers: salt air that accelerates corrosion on cheap fasteners, heavy afternoon rain that finds any seal gap, and wind-driven rain that attacks from angles that don’t exist inland. We’ve been installing here long enough to know which openings fail first and we build accordingly.

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Get a Quote - VLX 80 Casement Window in Deerfield Beach

If you’re considering the VLX 80 for your Deerfield Beach home or condo, start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll bring finish samples, go over glass options, and give you a written line-item quote before you commit to anything. Call (786) 743-5882 to schedule yours.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux install partners serving Deerfield Beach, FL.