VLX 80 Casement Window

VLX 80 Casement Window in San Jose, CA | Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built for homeowners in San Jose who want the biggest possible glass area with the least visible frame. It opens outward like a door, which means full top-to-bottom ventilation when you want it and a clean, uninterrupted view when you don’t. Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer of the VLX 80, so you get the product backed by a team that installs it to factory and AAMA standards. Call (669) 201-3739 to talk specs, pricing, or a free on-site measurement anywhere in San Jose.

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Product Overview – VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 is what you spec when the view matters as much as the window. The frame profile measures just under two inches wide, and with the sash open there’s no center post splitting the opening in half. Compare that to a double-hung or a sliding window, where even at full open you’re looking through half the glass. A casement swings the entire sash away from the frame, so the full opening works for airflow. In San Jose’s climate, where evenings cool down and you want to flush a warm house quickly, that geometry actually matters.

Aluminum is the right material here for a few reasons. It doesn’t warp in heat, it holds a finish for decades, and the extrusions stay straight over a long service life. The VLX 80 wall thickness is 0.079 inches – heavier than economy residential aluminum – and the result is a sash that doesn’t rack or sag even on tall panels. The side-hinged design puts the weight on heavy-duty friction hinges rather than a track, so operation stays smooth year after year. Buyers choose this series for modern and mid-century homes around San Jose where skinny sightlines and strong horizontal lines are part of the design, not an afterthought.

Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose carries the VLX 80 because it solves real problems: better ventilation, cleaner sightlines, and long-term performance in a city where older homes often have undersized or single-pane windows that leak air and block the view.

Technical Specifications

• Wall thickness: 0.079 in. aluminum extrusion, heavier than standard residential profiles for long-term dimensional stability.
• Profile width: 1.97 in. visible frame, which maximizes glass area and keeps sightlines minimal.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Fixed Screen or Retractable Screen.
• Sill options: Standard Sill or Low-Profile Sill, with the low-profile version giving a nearly flush interior transition.
• Operation: Side-hinged casement, full outward swing for maximum ventilation.
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology built into the frame, with NFRC-rated energy performance values available per configuration.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliance, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant at all perimeter joints.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 80 uses a thermal break in the aluminum profile, which separates the interior and exterior metal so heat doesn’t conduct straight through the frame. Pair it with Low-E glass and the window becomes a serious upgrade over the single-pane aluminum frames found in many older San Jose homes. NFRC ratings are available by configuration.

Acoustic Performance. The compression seal on a casement is fundamentally better than the sliding seals on traditional windows. When the sash closes, it presses against weatherstripping on all four sides, which cuts exterior noise. For homes near San Jose’s busier corridors like 280, 880, or Stevens Creek Boulevard, adding laminated glass drops noise further.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The casement design creates positive pressure against the frame seals when closed and locked. There’s no track for air to sneak through. On install, we follow AAMA 2400/2410 and seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, so the window performs at its rated airtightness from day one.

Waterproofing. Aluminum won’t rot, and the VLX 80’s drainage design channels water out through the sill rather than letting it pool. The compression seal plus proper perimeter flashing means the window handles San Jose’s winter rain season without the leaks that plague older wood or poorly flashed installations.

Wind Resistance. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, including the higher exposure zones in the San Jose foothills and along the east side where gusts come down from the Diablo Range. The thicker 0.079 in. wall gives the sash stiffness under load and prevents the rattling you feel in underbuilt frames.

Security & Hardware. Casement windows have a security advantage: the hook-shaped locking points embedded in the frame. The sash can’t be pried open like a sliding window. Multi-point hardware is available, and laminated glass adds a layer that resists forced entry and holds together if impacted.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Pure White are the two most common choices in San Jose, and they bracket the design spectrum: black frames on a light stucco exterior give a sharp, modern outline, while white blends into more traditional facades. Anodized Silver has a raw metallic look that works well on mid-century homes. Bronze reads warm and dark, Champagne is a soft gold-gray that softens the industrial edge of aluminum, and Teak Wood brings a wood-tone warmth without the maintenance that real wood demands.

On glass, Clear is the baseline. Frosted is the pick for bathrooms, street-facing sidelights, or any window where you want light but not a direct line of sight. Low-E is what we recommend for almost every energy-minded San Jose customer: it reflects heat while letting light through, and it matters on west-facing walls that get hammered by afternoon sun. Tempered glass is for code-required locations like doors and low sills. Laminated is the upgrade for acoustic and security performance, and it’s impact-resistant for homes in higher-exposure areas.

Installation by Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose in San Jose

We install the VLX 80 the way the manufacturer’s warranty assumes it will be installed: level, plumb, square, and sealed. A window can be perfectly built at the factory and still fail in the opening if the rough opening is out of tolerance or the perimeter isn’t flashed correctly. That’s the part nobody sees, and it’s the part that determines whether the window performs over ten years or leaks in three.

The process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening, the condition of the framing, and any signs of water damage or dry rot that need to be addressed before the new window goes in. Skipping this step in an older San Jose home is how you end up with a beautiful new window mounted into framing that’s already compromised. Once we’re confident the opening is sound, we set the window level and plumb, square the sash to the frame, and anchor it per manufacturer specs.

Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which seals the gap without distorting the frame, and the installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards. After the window is in, we run a water test on the sill and check the drainage path before we call it done. The site gets cleaned up completely, and the old window doesn’t stay in your yard.

San Jose homes come with their own set of installation realities: stucco in Willow Glen, wood siding in Naglee Park, aluminum frames from a 1960s build in Cambrian. Each one flashes differently. Having an authorized partner doing the install means the window is backed by us and by ViewLux, and that the warranty isn’t quietly voided because a sub didn’t follow the install manual.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote – VLX 80 Casement Window in San Jose

If you’re ready to price the VLX 80 for your home, call (669) 201-3739. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement anywhere in San Jose, walk through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote. No pressure, no vague ballpark numbers – just a real price for the exact window you want.

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