New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
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Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
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Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
VLX 80 Awning Window in Orlando, FL | Hale Windows Orlando
The VLX 80 Awning Window is a top-hinged aluminum window that opens outward from the bottom, letting you keep windows open during an Orlando rainstorm without water coming inside. It’s become one of the most requested windows we install in Orlando homes, and it’s easy to see why: the thermal break frame cuts air conditioning loss, the profile is slim enough to preserve sightlines, and the multi-point hardware seals tight against humidity. Hale Windows Orlando is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get factory-backed product support and a local team that installs to AAMA standards. Call (850) 613-9382 to schedule your free measurement.
Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window
The VLX 80 is built around a simple idea: a window should let air in without letting weather in. The top-hinged sash swings outward from the bottom, creating a natural awning effect. Rain hits the glass and runs off, while the opening below stays dry. In Orlando, where afternoon storms roll through from June through September, that single design decision changes how people use their homes. You can leave a bathroom or kitchen window cracked open during a downpour and get actual ventilation, not stale conditioned air.
Architecturally, the VLX 80 fits where fixed glass or casements don’t make sense. We see it specified often in Orlando’s mid-century ranch homes in College Park and Audubon Park, where horizontal window bands suit the original design. It also works well above kitchen sinks, in bathrooms, and in hallway transoms where a crank-out casement would be awkward to reach. The hardware is concealed and clean, and the 1.97-inch frame profile is narrow enough that the window reads as glass more than metal.
What makes this series different from entry-level aluminum windows is the engineered thermal break. A polyamide strip separates the interior and exterior frame sections, which interrupts heat transfer through the metal. In an Orlando summer, an unbroken aluminum frame can reach temperatures that make the interior frame feel warm to the touch and force your AC to work harder. The thermal break in the VLX 80 keeps the inside face of the frame closer to room temperature. It’s the same principle used in commercial curtain wall systems, applied to a residential window that doesn’t cost commercial money.
Durability matters in Florida. The aluminum is corrosion-resistant, the hardware is tested for repeated cycling, and the finishes are designed to hold up under intense UV exposure. We’ve installed ViewLux products in Orlando homes for years, and the VLX 80 has proven itself in neighborhoods from Baldwin Park to Dr. Phillips. It’s not a window you replace twice.
Technical Specifications
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break
- Wall thickness: 0.079 inches, a heavier gauge than many residential aluminum windows
- Profile width: 1.97 inches, slim sightline for more glass area
- Operation: Top-hinged, bottom-outward awning with multi-point locking hardware
- 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
- Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant
- Additional ratings: Airtightness, waterproofing, mist prevention, sound control; wind-load rated for Central Florida requirements
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency – The polyamide thermal break separates interior and exterior frame halves, cutting conductive heat transfer through the aluminum. Combined with a Low-E glass package, the VLX 80 earns NFRC-rated energy performance that helps reduce cooling costs in Orlando’s eight-month air conditioning season.
Acoustic Performance – The 0.079-inch frame wall paired with laminated glass creates a meaningful sound barrier. On busy Orlando corridors like Colonial Drive or Semoran Boulevard, or under flight paths near the airport, the VLX 80 reduces traffic and aircraft noise noticeably. Laminated glass is the single biggest upgrade for sound control.
Airtightness & Weather Seal – Double weatherstripping around the sash perimeter keeps conditioned air in and humid outdoor air out. In Orlando’s summer humidity, a leaky window frame shows up as condensation, mold on drywall, and an AC system that never cycles off. The VLX 80’s seal design is built for that environment.
Waterproofing – Awning windows naturally shed rain, but the VLX 80 adds a compression gasket system and weep channels that direct any incidental water away from the sill and out. The top hinge geometry means the window can stay open in light rain without a drop reaching the interior. Proper perimeter sealing during installation, done to AAMA 812 with low-expansion foam, completes the waterproofing system.
Wind Resistance – Central Florida building codes require windows to withstand sustained winds and pressure changes during storms. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for local requirements, and when you choose impact-resistant laminated glass, the window meets or exceeds the protection standards Orlando homeowners want for hurricane season. We pull permits on every job, and our installations pass inspection.
Security & Hardware – Multi-point locking hardware engages at multiple points along the sash, not just a single center latch. That makes the window significantly harder to pry open from outside. The hardware is stainless steel and tested for thousands of open-close cycles, which matters in Florida where corrosion kills cheap hardware fast.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 80 comes in six finishes, and the choice shapes how the window reads on your home. Premium Black is the most popular choice we’re seeing in Orlando’s newer builds and renovated Mid-Century Moderns in areas like Winter Park and Thornton Park. It creates a crisp, high-contrast frame against white or gray stucco. Pure White blends into traditional Florida homes with white trim, and it’s a safe, classic choice for HOAs that favor lighter exteriors. Anodized Silver and Bronze both offer a metallic, architectural look; Bronze works especially well on ranch homes with earthy color palettes in neighborhoods like Delaney Park. Champagne is a warmer metallic that pairs nicely with cream and beige exteriors. Teak Wood is the wildcard: it replicates wood grain texture on an aluminum frame, giving you the look of a wood window with zero rot risk, which makes sense for coastal-influenced styling throughout the Orlando metro.
Glass selection depends on where the window goes. Clear glass is the standard for maximum light transmission. Frosted works in bathrooms and anywhere privacy matters. Low-E coating is the upgrade we recommend first for Orlando’s climate; it reflects infrared heat while letting visible light pass through. Tempered glass is required by code in certain locations like doors and low windows. Laminated glass provides impact resistance and the best sound control, and it’s the right choice for storm protection and high-noise areas.
Installation by Hale Windows Orlando in Orlando
An excellent window installed poorly performs worse than a mediocre window installed correctly. That’s not marketing; it’s physics. Air and water don’t leak through the glass, they leak through the gap between the frame and the rough opening. That gap is entirely the installer’s responsibility, and it’s where we spend most of our time on a VLX 80 installation in Orlando.
Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check for rotted framing, termite damage, improper flashing, and whether the opening is square. In Orlando, we find water damage more often than people expect, usually from old caulk that failed years ago. If we find a problem, we stop and tell you before we touch the new window. Installing a new window over a compromised opening just means replacing it again in five years. Nobody wants to do that twice.
We set every VLX 80 level, plumb, and square, shimmed properly, and anchored per manufacturer specifications and AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. The perimeter gets AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam insulation on all joints, then a continuous sealant bead on the exterior. Low-expansion foam is critical: the wrong foam pushes on the frame and bows the extrusion, which binds the hardware and breaks the weather seal. After the sealant cures, we water-test the installation and run the sash through a full open-close cycle to confirm smooth operation before we clean up and leave the job site the way we found it.
Warranty matters here. ViewLux warranties cover manufacturing defects, not installation errors. If an untrained crew installs your window out of square, the sash won’t seat correctly, the hardware wears prematurely, and the warranty claim gets denied. Hiring Hale Windows Orlando as your authorized partner means one accountable point of contact for both product and installation. We’ve been doing this in Orlando long enough to know what our humidity, our rain patterns, and our building inspectors demand. Call (850) 613-9382 to schedule a measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window
VLX 80 Awning Windows are typically manufactured in 2 to 4 weeks from order confirmation, depending on the glass package and finish you select. Custom sizes and laminated glass can add time. When you order through Hale Windows Orlando, we confirm the production timeline before you sign, not after, and we schedule your installation date around the window’s arrival. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll give you a current lead time for your exact configuration.
The VLX 80 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when configured with qualifying Low-E glass packages that meet ENERGY STAR criteria for the Southern climate zone. Whether a specific configuration qualifies depends on the glass, the U-factor, and the solar heat gain coefficient ratings. We’ll tell you upfront which configurations meet the credit requirements and what documentation you’ll receive for your tax records. Call (850) 613-9382 for current qualification details.
The VLX 80 carries a factory warranty from ViewLux that covers frame, hardware, glass, and finish defects, with the exact term varying by component. The critical condition is professional installation: warranty claims on windows installed by non-authorized or non-licensed installers are routinely denied when the claim traces back to installation error, not manufacturing defect. As an authorized partner, Hale Windows Orlando protects your warranty standing by installing every unit to manufacturer and AAMA standards.
Yes, the VLX 80 is manufactured to your opening dimensions, not sold in fixed stock sizes. We order each window to the exact measurements we take during your free on-site visit. That means you can fit odd-sized openings in older Orlando homes without framing changes, and you can configure multiple VLX 80 units in horizontal bands for a modern look.
Maintenance is simple: wash the frame and glass twice a year with mild soap and water, and check the weep channels at the bottom of the frame for debris. Orlando’s pollen season and afternoon thunderstorms can clog weeps if they’re ignored. The hardware benefits from a light silicone lubricant on the hinge points annually. No painting, no sealing, no rot treatment. Compared to wood windows in Florida, the maintenance load is close to zero.
Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Orlando
If you’re pricing the VLX 80 for your Orlando home, the next step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll assess your openings, confirm sizing, review glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises. Call Hale Windows Orlando at (850) 613-9382 to schedule your free estimate, or reach out to start your project today.
Written by the team at Hale Windows Orlando, serving Orlando, FL since 2014.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Orlando
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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