New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa 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.
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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 Tampa, FL | Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa
The VLX 80 Awning Window brings top-hinged aluminum engineering to Tampa homes that need ventilation without compromise. It opens outward from the top, which means you get fresh Gulf air even during a passing afternoon storm. Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so this product carries both factory-backed performance and a local install team that knows how Tampa heat, humidity, and hurricane season test a window. Homeowners across South Tampa, Westchase, and Carrollwood choose this unit for kitchens, bathrooms, and anywhere a wide horizontal opening makes sense. Call (850) 821-3041 for a free product consultation and line-item quote.
Product Overview – VLX 80 Awning Window
The VLX 80 is built around a simple idea: a window should let air in when you want it and keep weather out when you don’t. Its top-hinged design means the sash pivots outward from the top edge, creating a natural awning that sheds rain away from the opening. You can leave it open during a Tampa downpour without water pooling on the sill or bleeding onto interior flooring. That one feature makes it a favorite for laundry rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens across the city.
Architecturally, this window fits where horizontal proportions work best: above countertops, below fixed transoms, flanking a picture window, or stacked in a row along a hallway wall. The aluminum frame has a 0.079-inch wall thickness, which gives it a slimmer sightline than vinyl while retaining the torsional stiffness that prevents sag over repeated open-close cycles. The profile measures 1.97 inches wide, a dimension that balances thermal performance with a clean, contemporary edge.
Buyers choose the VLX 80 over mid-grade vinyl because aluminum holds its shape in Florida’s heat. Vinyl frames expand and contract enough to affect seal integrity over time. Aluminum, with a thermal break engineered into the profile, gives you that dimensional stability without turning the frame into a heat conductor. Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa installs this series regularly in Tampa neighborhoods from Seminole Heights to New Tampa, and the feedback on operation feel and rain performance is consistently strong.
Technical Specifications
The VLX 80 comes configured to order. Below are the core specs as we quote them for Tampa projects.
- Frame material: Thermally broken extruded aluminum
- Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
- Profile width: 1.97 inches
- Operation: Top-hinged awning, multi-point locking
- 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 via thermal break, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant spec
- Wind rating: Engineered and tested for Florida wind-load requirements; impact-rated laminated glass available
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 80’s thermal break separates interior and exterior aluminum profiles, cutting conductive heat transfer where it matters most in Tampa’s summer months. NFRC-rated configurations with Low-E glass reduce solar heat gain, which keeps air-conditioned interiors from working against a hot frame. The result is a more stable indoor temperature and lower cooling demand between May and October.
Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass options add meaningful sound attenuation for Tampa homes near Dale Mabry Highway, I-275, or the flight paths around Tampa International. The combination of a sealed aluminum frame and laminated interlayer reduces mid-to-high frequency noise, which is the range most intrusive for conversation and sleep. Homeowners report a noticeable drop in road and aircraft noise after replacing older single-pane units.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
A multi-point locking mechanism pulls the sash tight against compression gaskets on every closure. That creates a consistent seal across the full perimeter of the sash, not just at the locking point. Airtightness matters for humidity control, and in a Tampa climate where indoor moisture is a year-round concern, a window that closes tightly is a window that protects the wall cavity behind it.
Waterproofing
The awning orientation itself is the first line of defense: rain hits the exterior glass and runs down and away. Behind that, the frame’s drainage channels and exterior weep system manage any incidental water that reaches the track. During installation, Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa applies AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam sealant at every perimeter joint, which prevents water intrusion at the rough opening, the most common failure point on Florida window replacements.
Wind Resistance
This window is wind-load rated for Florida’s code requirements, which are among the strictest in the country. For homes in coastal evacuation zones or areas with higher exposure, impact-resistant laminated glass upgrades are available. The frame’s 0.079-inch wall thickness contributes to the overall structural stiffness that lets the VLX 80 hold its rating under sustained gusts.
Security & Hardware
Aluminum windows earn their reputation for security honestly. The VLX 80’s multi-point locking hardware engages at multiple points along the sash, making forced entry significantly harder than a single-cam lock. When paired with laminated glass, the window offers a meaningful security barrier that still functions as a fully operable ventilation unit.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 80 carries six finish options, and Tampa homeowners tend to cluster around a few favorites. Pure White remains the most common choice for traditional Florida ranches and coastal cottages, while Premium Black has become the default for modern builds and renovations in neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Bayshore, and the new construction pockets north of downtown. Anodized Silver reads as a commercial-grade finish that suits mid-century homes, and Bronze fits homes with darker exterior palettes or Spanish-influenced architecture. Champagne is a warm neutral that splits the difference between silver and bronze, and Teak Wood offers the warmth of wood grain without the maintenance burden of real wood in Tampa’s humid, termite-friendly climate.
On the glass side, Clear suits rooms where maximum light matters more than thermal tuning. Frosted works for bathrooms and ground-floor windows where privacy is the priority. Low-E is our default recommendation for most Tampa installations because it cuts solar heat gain without noticeably darkening the room. Tempered glass satisfies code requirements for safety glazing near doors and in wet areas. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and sound dampening, and it’s the correct starting point for homes in wind-borne debris regions.
Installation by Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa in Tampa
A well-engineered window installed poorly performs no better than a cheap window. That’s the honest truth, and it’s why we build our installation process around manufacturer warranty requirements and AAMA standards. When you order a VLX 80 through Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa, the quote includes installation by our own crew, not a third-party subcontractor.
Every job starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check framing condition, existing flashing, and squareness before ordering the window, so there are no surprises on install day. The unit goes in level, plumb, and square, which is not a given on Florida homes that have settled over decades. When a window is installed out of square, the sash binds, the seals don’t compress evenly, and the hardware wears prematurely. We set every unit to within tolerance and verify before sealing.
Perimeter sealing follows AAMA 812 guidelines using low-expansion foam across all four sides of the rough opening. We then install the exterior flashing system and run a final water test. The test is simple: we spray the exterior with water and check the interior for any sign of moisture. Every window leaves the site clean, and we walk you through operation, locking, and screen removal before we go.
Tampa-specific factors influence our approach. Summer afternoon storms dump water fast, and windows face wind-driven rain from multiple directions depending on the season. High humidity means we pay extra attention to vapor-retarding details at the interior perimeter. And because many Tampa homes sit on expansive clay soils, we account for minor settling in how we size and shim openings. Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty on this product, which is exactly why so many Tampa homeowners choose to have the installing partner handle the full scope.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 80 Awning Window
The VLX 80 is built to order and typically arrives at our Tampa facility in 3 to 5 weeks from final order confirmation, depending on finish and glass configuration. Laminated and impact-rated glass add roughly a week. Call (850) 821-3041 for current lead times on your exact spec.
It can, depending on the glass package and the final energy ratings for the configuration. Low-E glazing paired with the thermal break puts most VLX 80 builds in the territory that meets ENERGY STAR criteria for the Southern climate zone, which is the baseline many tax credit programs reference. We’ll provide the performance documentation with your quote so you can verify eligibility with your tax preparer.
The VLX 80 carries a manufacturer warranty on the frame, hardware, and sealed glass unit, with the exact term depending on the glass package and finish selected. Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa also backs the installation work with our own workmanship warranty. Ask for warranty documentation during your estimate, and we’ll walk you through what’s covered and for how long.
Yes. The VLX 80 is fabricated to the opening rather than sold in fixed stock sizes, so we order it to your exact rough opening dimensions. Any width or height within the manufacturer’s engineering limits is possible. This matters in older Tampa homes where standard replacement sizes rarely match the original openings from the 1960s and 1970s.
Maintenance is minimal but not zero. Rinse the frames and tracks with fresh water every few months to clear salt and pollen buildup, and wipe the gaskets with a damp cloth once or twice a year. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch the finish. The weep holes at the bottom of the frame should stay clear of debris so drainage works as designed during Tampa’s summer rain cycle.
Get a Quote – VLX 80 Awning Window in Tampa
If the VLX 80 sounds like the right window for your project, the next step is a free on-site measurement and line-item quote. Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa will confirm sizing, review finish and glass options, and give you a fixed price with no change orders. Call (850) 821-3041 to schedule yours, or to ask any question we haven’t covered here.
Written by the team at Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Tampa, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors Tampa
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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