VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Oakland Park, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for Florida living. Both sashes slide up and down, and each one tilts inward so you can clean the exterior glass from inside your Oakland Park home. No ladders. No squeegees from the sidewalk. We install this window throughout Oakland Park, and homeowners choose it for a simple reason: it holds up to humidity, afternoon storms, and decades of daily use without warping, sticking, or rotting. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, TruePane Windows & Doors supplies, installs, and stands behind the full system. Call (863) 264-3649 to schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is built around a straightforward idea: a window should open easily, close tightly, and clean without drama. The vertical-glide design is classic hung-window architecture, which is why it fits so naturally into Oakland Park’s mix of mid-century ranches, 1980s Florida block homes, and newer coastal-modern builds. Whether you’re replacing corroded originals on NE 6th Avenue or spec’ing windows for a new construction project near Royal Palm Park, this series drops into the design without calling attention to itself.

What sets the VLX 500 apart from bargain aluminum hung windows is the engineering underneath the frame. The extrusion wall thickness measures 0.079 inches. That’s heavier than most entry-level frames on the market, and you feel it when you operate the sash. The profile width comes in at 2.36 inches, which gives the window a slim, clean sightline while still leaving room for the thermal break and weatherstripping channels that do the real work. The sashes tilt inward via a spring-loaded mechanism, making glass cleaning a two-minute job per window. For Oakland Park homeowners with second-story bedrooms or windows over landscaping, that tilt function removes the single biggest annoyance of traditional hung windows.

Aluminum is the right material for South Florida. It does not absorb moisture, will not swell in August humidity, and does not attract termites. This matters in Oakland Park, where the combination of salt air drift from the Atlantic, heavy seasonal rain, and intense UV exposure pushes lesser materials to failure within a decade. The VLX 500 is built for that environment, not adapted to it.

Technical Specifications

Here are the core numbers and options for the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window as installed by TruePane Windows & Doors in Oakland Park, FL:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079-inch aluminum extrusion
• Profile width: 2.36 inches
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-Screen, Full Screen
• Configurations: Single hung (bottom sash operates) and double hung (both sashes operate)
• Operation: Vertical-glide sashes with tilt-in cleaning function
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken aluminum with NFRC-rated energy package
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter seal
• Wind rating: Engineered for South Florida wind-load requirements; impact laminated glass available

Performance Features

Every performance feature below is part of the VLX 500 system from ViewLux, installed by our crew in Oakland Park per the manufacturer’s spec and AAMA installation standards.

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 500 uses a thermal break inside the aluminum extrusion to separate the interior and exterior metal surfaces. That break interrupts heat transfer, meaning your air-conditioned air stays inside during an Oakland Park summer. Pair the frame with Low-E glass, and the window earns NFRC-rated performance numbers that hold up to real Florida sun, not just laboratory conditions.

Acoustic Performance

If you live near Dixie Highway, the railroad corridor, or a busy Oakland Park intersection, outside noise is a daily reality. The VLX 500’s weatherstripping channels and laminated glass option work together to cut sound transmission. Laminated glass uses an interlayer that dampens vibration, making it the single most effective upgrade for bedrooms facing a street.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

The window’s perimeter weatherstripping runs continuously around both sashes, which reduces air leakage at the meeting rail and side jambs. Less air infiltration means fewer drafts, less dust, and a more stable indoor temperature. For Oakland Park homes built before tightening codes in 2002, this is often the biggest comfort improvement a window replacement delivers.

Waterproofing

Every perimeter joint gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant as part of our install process. The foam fills the gap between the window frame and the rough opening, then expands to seal it without bowing the frame. During a South Florida downpour, water that gets past the exterior finish hits that foam barrier and drains outward, not into your wall cavity. The frame’s weep system directs any residual moisture to the exterior.

Wind Resistance

Oakland Park sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and window wind-load ratings are not optional. The VLX 500’s deeper profile and thicker extrusion wall give the frame the structural stiffness to resist deflection under elevated wind pressure. Choose laminated impact glass, and the window becomes a protective barrier against windborne debris. We recommend impact glass for any opening that faces open water or a long, unobstructed fetch.

Security & Hardware

The VLX 500 uses a cam-action lock that engages both sashes at the meeting rail, plus a secondary tilt-release mechanism that prevents accidental disengagement. The aluminum frame itself resists prying better than vinyl or wood. For Oakland Park homeowners who want the window to serve a security function, the laminated glass option doubles as forced-entry resistance. A would-be intruder cannot simply pop the glass and reach inside.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and choosing the right one depends on your home’s existing palette. Pure White is the default choice for traditional Oakland Park homes with white trim and stucco exteriors; it disappears into the wall. Anodized Silver gives a raw, metallic look that suits 1960s and 70s Florida architecture, where original aluminum windows were common. Bronze and Champagne read warm, and they pair well with terracotta roof tile or wood-look floors. Premium Black is the current favorite for updated coastal-modern and farmhouse-style homes, especially when paired with white exterior stucco. Teak Wood is a wood-look finish on metal, which gives you the tropical aesthetic without the rot and termite risk of real wood in Oakland Park’s climate.

Glass selection changes both energy performance and privacy. Clear is the budget baseline. Low-E blocks infrared heat while staying visually transparent. Frosted suits bathrooms, side yards, and any window where you want light without visibility. Tempered is safety glass that crumbles instead of shattering into shards; we recommend it for low windows and door-adjacent openings. Laminated glass provides impact resistance and sound reduction; it’s the upgrade for hurricane protection and noise control.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Oakland Park

Here is what you need to know about window installation: a good window installed poorly will leak, bind, and fail. A good window installed correctly performs for decades. We install the VLX 500 in Oakland Park homes every week, and we follow the same process on every single job, from a one-window replacement to a full-house retrofit.

The process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening for rotten wood, termite damage, or structural issues before we ever touch the new window. Oakland Park’s older housing stock often hides surprises behind the trim, and we would rather find those problems before the new window is on the truck. Once the opening is confirmed sound, we set the window level, plumb, and square. That’s not a marketing phrase. That’s the difference between a sash that glides smoothly and one that binds in its track six months later. We shim precisely, then anchor per the manufacturer’s fastening schedule.

Every perimeter joint receives AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. This is a specific product standard, not generic spray foam, and it’s important. The foam creates a continuous air and water seal around the frame, and because it’s low-expansion, it will not bow or twist the aluminum. The entire installation conforms to AAMA 2400/2410, the industry’s standard for proper window installation practice. We finish with a water test on the exterior to confirm drainage, then clean the job site and haul away your old windows.

Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s true for every window brand, ViewLux included. If a window is set out of square, the thermal break can fail. If the foam seal is skipped or the wrong foam is used, water gets inside the wall. By the time you notice the stain on the drywall, the damage is done. This is why buying windows through an authorized installer matters as much as the window itself. We install to the standard the warranty requires, and we stand behind the labor.

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We make pricing simple: on-site measurement, line-item quote, fixed price, no change orders. If you’re replacing one window or twenty in Oakland Park, we’ll walk you through the VLX 500 options, help you choose glass and finishes, and give you a written number you can hold us to. Call (863) 264-3649 to schedule your free estimate.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Oakland Park, FL.