New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale 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.
Prepare your home for install
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.
Compare the Lines We Quote
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 Fixed / Picture Window in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
The VLX 80 Fixed / Picture Window is what we recommend when the view matters more than anything else. It’s a non-operable window with an aluminum frame engineered to disappear, leaving the largest possible glass area between you and the outside. Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose it for wide water views, garden walls, stairwells, and modern facades where a window should feel like a glass wall. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale supplies, installs, and stands behind this product across Broward County. You get the product direct from a local Fort Lauderdale installer who measures, orders, and installs it to code, not a warehouse that ships you a box and disappears. Call (754) 354-3671 to talk specs, lead times, or to book a measurement.
Product Overview – VLX 80 Fixed / Picture Window
The VLX 80 is a fixed frame window, meaning it doesn’t open. No sashes, no cranks, no sliding tracks. That simplicity is the entire point. By eliminating every moving part, the VLX 80 maximizes the glass area within a surprisingly slim 1.97-inch profile width. The result is a floor-to-ceiling glass panel with zero visible hardware, just clean aluminum and uninterrupted light.
Architecturally, this window fits where other windows fail. Modern and mid-century homes in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge use fixed picture windows to create dramatic sightlines. Contemporary new construction along Las Olas and the Intracoastal relies on products like the VLX 80 for the indoor-outdoor flow buyers expect in South Florida. But the window works just as well in a traditional ranch home where a single wide fixed panel replaces a dated bay window arrangement.
What makes the VLX 80 durable in Fort Lauderdale specifically? The aluminum frame is thermally broken, which means the inside and outside metal are separated to prevent heat transfer. That matters when your windows face direct Florida sun for six hours a day. The wall thickness of 0.079 inches gives the frame rigidity without the bulk of older commercial-grade aluminum. And because the panel is fixed, it can span wider than an operable window of the same frame depth, up to 120 inches wide. That’s a ten-foot pane of glass, which changes how a room feels.
We sell a lot of these windows because once homeowners see a maximally glazed opening, they don’t want to go back to thick frames and divided lites. If you’re planning a remodel or new build in Fort Lauderdale and want the glass-to-frame ratio as high as possible, the VLX 80 is the product we point to first.
Technical Specifications
- Wall thickness: 0.079 inches – a rigid, dent-resistant aluminum extrusion suited to large fixed panels.
- Profile width: 1.97 inches – slim sightlines that keep the focus on the glass, not the frame.
- Maximum span: Up to 120 inches wide for a single fixed panel.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated, Gray Tint, Black Tint.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
- Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated for energy performance.
- Weather performance: Wind-load rated for the local Fort Lauderdale climate, including hurricane-prone wind zones.
- Impact option: Impact-resistant laminated glass available for code-compliant coastal installations.
- Installation standard: Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale installs to AAMA 2400/2410.
- Perimeter sealing: AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all joints.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
Aluminum conducts heat, which is why cheap aluminum windows sweat and bake in South Florida. The VLX 80 solves that with a thermal break, a barrier inside the frame that stops heat from migrating between outdoor and indoor metal. Combined with Low-E glass, the window carries NFRC-rated performance numbers that matter when your air conditioner runs nine months out of the year in Fort Lauderdale.
Acoustic Performance
Fixed windows are quieter than operable windows by default: no gaps around a sash, no tracks, no weep channels that carry sound. The VLX 80’s continuous perimeter seal and full glass-to-frame contact add up to meaningful sound reduction. For homes near Federal Highway, I-95, or the FLL flight path, the laminated glass option adds another layer of acoustic dampening that glazing alone can’t match.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
A fixed window is sealed on all four sides with no operational clearances. That means when we install the VLX 80 and foam the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion sealant, the assembly is as close to airtight as a residential window gets. No drafts, no whistling during afternoon thunderstorms, no humidity sneaking in around a sash. For Fort Lauderdale, that’s not a luxury, it’s a maintenance issue.
Waterproofing
South Florida gets about 60 inches of rain a year. A poorly sealed picture window leaks, and leaks rot framing and grow mold before you notice. Our install crews follow the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, which specifies the sequence of flashing, shimming, and sealing that keeps water out. Every perimeter joint gets low-expansion foam, and the final assembly is water-tested before we call the job done.
Wind Resistance
Fixed panels handle wind load better than operable windows of the same size. There’s no sash to deflect and no lock points to fail. The VLX 80 is wind-load rated for the local building requirements here in Fort Lauderdale, and the impact-resistant laminated glass option brings the assembly up to code for coastal and hurricane wind zones. If your home is east of US-1 or in a high-velocity wind zone, this is the version we recommend.
Security & Hardware
Zero visible hardware is an aesthetic choice, but it also means there’s nothing to pry, nothing to force, and no latch mechanism to wear out. A fixed window is inherently more secure than an operable one. The 0.079-inch aluminum extrusion resists bending and flexing, and when fitted with laminated glass, the panel becomes a genuine barrier, not just an opening that happens to have glass in it.
Color & Glass Options
Finishes. The VLX 80 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested in Fort Lauderdale right now, especially on modern homes where black frames against white stucco is the dominant look. Pure White suits traditional Florida architecture and anything with white trim. Anodized Silver has a clean, commercial-minimalist feel that works on mid-century homes. Bronze and Champagne sit in the middle: warm enough for Spanish and Mediterranean homes, but more current than old-school gold aluminum. Teak Wood is a wood-look finish for homeowners who want the warmth of wood without the rot and termite issues that real wood brings in South Florida humidity.
Glass. Clear glass is the default, but it’s rarely the best choice here. Low-E is what we put in almost every Fort Lauderdale home because it blocks solar heat gain while staying optically clear. Gray Tint and Black Tint cut glare for west-facing windows. Frosted handles privacy for bathrooms and side yards without killing natural light. Tempered glass meets code for safety glazing near doors and in large panels. Laminated glass is the one to pick for impact resistance, storm protection, and noise reduction, and it’s the option we recommend most often for fixed picture windows east of I-95.
Installation by Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale
We install a lot of windows in Fort Lauderdale, and we see what happens when a big fixed panel is installed wrong. The frame racks, the glass stresses, the perimeter seal pushes out, and moisture finds a seam. Manufacturer warranties don’t cover that. ViewLux’s product warranty protects against defects in manufacturing. If an installation error causes the failure, that’s on whoever installed it.
Our installation process for the VLX 80 starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing, the condition of the existing opening, and whether the rough opening actually matches the window that was ordered. Too many crews skip this and discover a problem after the window is on the truck.
From there, we set the frame level, plumb, and square. That’s not jargon; that’s the difference between a window that seals and operates correctly for decades and one that binds, leaks, or cracks glass. The frame gets shimmed and anchored to the structure, never just screwed to drywall or trim.
Every perimeter joint is sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps with an airtight, waterproof barrier that won’t bow the frame as it cures. We install to the AAMA 2400/2410 standard, which governs the full sequence: sill flashing, head flashing, jamb integration, interior sealing. For Fort Lauderdale’s climate, especially wind-driven rain against east-facing elevations, proper flashing sequence is what keeps water out year after year.
Once the window is set and sealed, our crews do a water test on the assembly, address any detail that doesn’t pass, and clean up the work area, including old window disposal. You get a finished opening, not a construction site.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Fixed / Picture Window
Lead time is typically 3 to 5 weeks from order to delivery at our Fort Lauderdale facility, depending on glass type, finish, and current manufacturer production schedules. Impact-rated laminated glass and custom sizes add time. We confirm a delivery window when you place the order and keep you updated. Call (754) 354-3671 for a current estimate on your specific configuration.
It can, depending on the glass package you select. Windows that meet ENERGY STAR requirements for the South Florida climate zone, typically with Low-E glass and a thermally broken frame, may qualify for federal tax credits. We can tell you which glass options hit the threshold when we quote your project. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll spec it correctly the first time.
The VLX 80 is covered by ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty against frame, seal, and glass defects from the factory. The installation is covered separately by Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale’s workmanship warranty. Having both in one place matters: if a seal fails, you call us, not a call center, and we handle the claim with ViewLux directly.
Yes, within the span limits. The VLX 80 is built to order, not cut from stock, so we can order it to the exact dimensions your opening requires, up to a maximum span of 120 inches wide. Custom sizing is standard practice for this product. We come out and measure every opening ourselves before placing the order, because on a fixed panel, a bad measurement is an expensive mistake.
Aluminum frames need very little maintenance, which is why they’re so common in Fort Lauderdale. Wipe the frame down with mild soap and water every few months, clean the glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner, and keep the perimeter sealant free of debris. Don’t use pressure washers on the frame or glass. Once a year, run your eye along the exterior seal line and call us if you see cracking or gaps. That’s the whole maintenance routine.
Get a Quote – VLX 80 Fixed / Picture Window in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re planning a remodel, a new build, or replacing a dated window wall, start with a free on-site measurement from Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale. We’ll measure your openings, walk through glass and finish options, and give you a written quote with fixed pricing. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule yours, or reach out to start a conversation about your project.
Written by the team at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
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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