VLX 80 Casement Window

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

The VLX 80 Casement Window is a side-hinged aluminum window built around two priorities: ultra-narrow sightlines and maximum ventilation. In Miami Beach, where natural light and ocean air define the way we live, this window opens wide to catch the breeze while keeping the frame nearly invisible. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we sell, size, install, and stand behind this product with factory-backed support. If you’re replacing windows in a condo, a mid-century home in North Beach, or a new build in South of Fifth, this is a serious window worth considering. Call (386) 406-9359 to talk through your project.

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Product Overview - VLX 80 Casement Window

The VLX 80 Casement Window is built for homeowners and architects who don’t want the window frame competing with the view. The side hinge lets the entire sash swing outward, which in practice means you can direct airflow into a room on days when the ocean breeze is light. Crank it open and the opening is nearly unobstructed. No center mullion splitting the glass. No horizontal rail cutting across your sightline from the living room to the balcony.

From an engineering standpoint, this is an aluminum system with a profile width of 1.97 inches and a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. Those numbers translate to a frame that is slender enough to disappear into a wall opening, yet rigid enough to hold a large pane of glass square through years of coastal weather and Florida sun. Aluminum doesn’t warp, swell, or rot the way wood and vinyl can in Miami Beach’s humidity and salt air, which is one of the big reasons we recommend this product here.

We find buyers choose the VLX 80 Casement when they’re replacing old jalousie or single-pane awning windows in mid-century buildings along Collins Avenue, or when they want a clean modern look in new construction around Sunset Harbour. It pairs well with fixed picture windows in a wall system. The casement provides the ventilation, the fixed units provide the view, and both share the same frame profile so the entire elevation reads as one intentional line.

Because TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized partner, we also handle the details that protect the product’s performance and warranty: laser-level setting, perimeter sealing per AAMA 812, and installation to AAMA 2400/2410 standards. You get the window as the manufacturer designed it, installed the way the manufacturer requires.

Technical Specifications

Here is the VLX 80 Casement Window at a glance. These are the working numbers and options we configure for Miami Beach projects every week.

• Frame material: Aluminum with thermal break
• Profile width: 1.97 in (slim sightline)
• Wall thickness: 0.079 in
• Operation: Side-hinged casement, crank or push-out operation depending on configuration
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: 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 812 perimeter sealing, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, wind-load rated for coastal requirements
• Impact-rated glass: Available via laminated glass option for hurricane-prone zones in Miami Beach

We can configure the VLX 80 Casement to a wide range of rough openings and mullion combinations. Contact TruePane Windows & Doors at (386) 406-9359 for a written quote on your exact dimensions.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 80 has a thermal break built into the aluminum frame, which interrupts the path heat would otherwise take from the outside face to the inside face. On a Miami Beach afternoon, that means the inside of the frame isn’t radiating heat into your living room. NFRC-rated performance values are available for every glass and frame combination we quote, and Low-E glass options add another layer of solar control without darkening the room.

Acoustic Performance. Thicker laminated glass, which is also the impact-rated option, performs well against street noise. On busy corridors like Alton Road or West Avenue, we regularly recommend laminated glass in casement units facing the street. The compression seal around the sash, when closed and locked, also seals out more sound than a sliding window typically does, because the entire perimeter is pulled tight against the gasket.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. A casement window, by its design, seals more positively than a slider. When you close the sash and engage the multi-point lock, the weatherstripping is compressed evenly around all four sides. The result is a window that doesn’t whistle when the wind comes off the bay. Along the barrier island, that matters every afternoon.

Waterproofing. The VLX 80 is built and installed to keep water on the outside. TruePane Windows & Doors seals every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant and finishes the installation to AAMA 2400/2410 standards. The sill options, including the low-profile sill, are engineered to direct any incidental water outward and away from the opening, which matters during Miami Beach’s rainy season.

Wind Resistance. Miami-Dade wind loads are among the most demanding in the country. The aluminum frame at 0.079 in wall thickness and 1.97 in profile width holds its shape under load. When we configure the VLX 80 with laminated impact glass, it becomes a product that satisfies the local requirements for wind-borne debris protection in many applications. We’ll verify the specific performance approvals for your building and permit package.

Security & Hardware. The casement hardware includes multi-point locking that engages into the frame at several points, not just one latch in the middle. A closed and locked VLX 80 resists prying as well as incidental pressure from children or pets. On ground-floor units or windows near accessible walkways, we often pair the multipoint hardware with laminated glass so the window is hard to break and hard to open from outside.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 80 Casement Window comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Pure White fit the clean, contemporary condos and new builds you see around Sunset Harbour and South Beach. Anodized Silver reads as classic aluminum, common in original mid-century buildings, and it holds up well against salt spray with proper care. Bronze and Champagne add warmth without the maintenance of wood, and they work nicely on tropical-modern homes where the architecture mixes stone, stucco, and dark metal. Teak Wood is a specialty powder-coat finish that gives the look of wood from a few feet away, popular with homeowners who want a warm frame but refuse to keep up with real wood in this climate.

Glass selection is driven by where the window faces and what the room needs. Clear glass is the starting point for unobstructed ocean views. Low-E is the practical upgrade for west- and east-facing elevations, cutting solar heat gain during the strongest sun. Tempered glass adds safety in required applications like windows near doors and low to the floor. Laminated glass is the one we recommend for street-side and wind-driven rain exposure, and it is the impact-rated option for coastal code compliance. Frosted works for bathrooms, side yards, and any window where you want light without a view into the neighbor’s wall. Tell us the room and the exposure, and we’ll configure the right glass package. Call (386) 406-9359.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Miami Beach

Installing a window in Miami Beach is not the same as installing one inland. We’re dealing with salt air, high humidity, wind-driven rain, and building departments that enforce strict product approvals. A well-made window installed poorly will leak, stick, and eventually fail. TruePane Windows & Doors installs the VLX 80 Casement the way the factory requires, so the manufacturer’s warranty stays intact and the window performs as tested.

Our process starts before we touch the opening. We inspect the rough opening, check the condition of the existing waterproofing and framing, and verify the dimensions against the order. Then we set the window level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the frame is not twisted or bowed. A casement window that is installed out of square will sag at the hinge side, and the sash will never close cleanly against the frame. We don’t let that happen.

Once the unit is set, we seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. This seals against air and water intrusion without expanding with enough force to bow the frame, which is a common mistake with off-the-shelf expanding foams. The installation is completed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, including the exterior flashing and sill details required to direct water away from the building envelope.

After the unit is installed and the exterior is sealed, we run a final water test on accessible elevations and operate the window through its full range several times. Then we remove debris, clean the glass, and walk you through the operation, hardware, and finish care before we leave. If you’re in a condo building in Miami Beach, we also coordinate with your building management on any required insurance, scheduling, and access permits. Call (386) 406-9359 to schedule a free site measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 80 Casement Window

Get a Quote - VLX 80 Casement Window in Miami Beach

If you’re planning to replace windows in Miami Beach, don’t guess on pricing. Every building, every opening, and every glass package is different. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (386) 406-9359 and we’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, walk through your glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote for the VLX 80 Casement Window. No pressure, no vague numbers. Just a clear price and a window built for the coast.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Miami Beach, FL as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.