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The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window brings classic vertical-glide operation into modern aluminum engineering, and it’s one of the most requested products we install across Fort Lauderdale. Homeowners choose it for the clean sightlines, the tilt-in sashes that make cleaning a two-minute job, and the honest durability of a thermally broken aluminum frame. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order directly from the manufacturer, install to their exact specifications, and keep your warranty fully intact. If you’re pricing replacement windows in Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
The VLX 500 is a vertically sliding window, the style you’ve seen on a thousand Florida ranch homes and mid-century builds, but built with contemporary materials. Both single hung and double hung configurations are available. Single hung locks the top sash in place and lets the bottom sash move. Double hung lets both sashes slide, which gives you two-way airflow and makes Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon cross-breezes actually work for you.
The signature feature on this series is the tilt-in sash. Release the latches and the sash pivots inward so you can wipe both sides of the glass from inside the house. For second-story bedrooms in neighborhoods like Victoria Park or Rio Vista, that means no ladder, no extension pole, no calling a window cleaner.
The frame is extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. That’s a heavier gauge than the flimsy builder-grade aluminum you’ll find on older Fort Lauderdale homes from the 1970s and 80s. The profile measures 2.36 inches wide, which gives the window substantial structural presence without eating up glass area. The engineering goal here is simple: a window that doesn’t flex, doesn’t sag, and doesn’t let the Florida weather dictate when you can open it.
We’ve installed the VLX 500 in single-story homes in Coral Ridge, high-rise condos along the Galt Ocean Mile, and everything between. The design plays well with both modern stucco exteriors and more traditional Florida architecture, largely because the color options let you match almost any trim palette.
Technical Specifications
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum, wall thickness 0.079 inches
- Profile width: 2.36 inches
- Operation: Single hung or double hung, vertical glide with tilt-in sashes
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Screen options: Half-screen or full-screen configurations
- Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated energy performance
- Compliance: AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, AAMA 812 sealant protocol
- Impact option: Laminated impact-resistant glass available for wind-borne debris zones
All glass packages are factory-glazed, which means the seals stay cleaner and last longer than jobsite glazing. The half-screen option covers just the lower opening and works well for bedrooms. Full-screen covers the entire window and is the better choice if you keep both sashes open in Fort Lauderdale’s cooler months, those four or five weeks when the humidity actually breaks.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 uses a thermal break in the frame, a non-conductive barrier between the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. This slows heat transfer through the metal itself, which is what makes aluminum windows in Fort Lauderdale feel like radiators without it. NFRC-rated performance data is available for every glass and finish combination we quote, so you’ll know your U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient before you sign anything.
Acoustic Performance
Fort Lauderdale has real noise. Federal Highway traffic, freight trains near Flagler Village, jets climbing out of FLL, and the general hum of a city that never quite stops. The VLX 500’s heavier aluminum frame, combined with laminated or double-thickness glass options, reduces exterior sound transmission measurably. We’ve had customers near Las Olas comment that they didn’t realize how loud the street was until the windows went in.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Weatherstripping on the VLX 500 runs continuously around each sash, compressing when the window locks. On a properly installed unit with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealing the perimeter joints, air infiltration stays minimal even when a summer squall pushes sideways rain against the glass. For Fort Lauderdale homeowners, that means fewer drafts, less humidity creep, and air conditioning that doesn’t work as hard.
Waterproofing
Aluminum doesn’t rot, and the VLX 500’s weep system channels water that enters the track back outside. The drainage design works, but only when the window itself sits level and square. That’s an installation issue as much as an engineering one, and it’s why the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard exists. We flash and seal every opening so water never gets a path behind the frame.
Wind Resistance
Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, and windows here must handle wind-load requirements that wouldn’t occur to a builder in Ohio. The VLX 500 is available with laminated impact-resistant glass that meets Florida’s wind-borne debris standards. The frame itself, at 2.36 inches wide with that 0.079-inch wall, resists deflection under load far better than thinner residential profiles, so sashes keep operating after storms pass.
Security & Hardware
The locking mechanism on the VLX 500 engages both sashes when closed, and the balance system keeps sashes from slamming shut. Tempered or laminated glass adds a physical barrier that clear annealed glass simply can’t match. For ground-floor windows in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods where street access is easy, we often recommend laminated glass from a security standpoint alone, impact rating or not.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 500 ships in six finishes. Premium Black is the strongest seller in Fort Lauderdale right now, especially on modern builds and renovated mid-centuries where black frames give the elevation real definition. Pure White remains the safe choice for traditional Florida styles and pairs naturally with bright trim and pastel exteriors. Anodized Silver reads as clean and architectural, a good match for coastal condos and contemporary homes on the barrier island. Bronze works beautifully with terra cotta roofs and warmer stucco tones. Champagne is subtler than bronze and suits homes with brass or gold-tone hardware. Teak Wood finish gives you the look of wood grain without the maintenance that wood windows demand in a salt-air environment.
On the glass side, Clear is the budget option. Low-E is what we recommend to almost everyone in Fort Lauderdale, because it reflects solar heat while keeping the view clear. Frosted works for bathrooms and front windows where you want light but not visibility. Tempered is required by code in many locations near doors and on large panes. Laminated handles impact requirements and adds sound reduction. We quote glass by the room, because what makes sense in a living room rarely makes sense in a laundry closet.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
The window is only as good as the installation, and Fort Lauderdale tests that proposition every hurricane season. TruePane Windows & Doors installs the VLX 500 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the recognized industry benchmark for residential window installation. Every opening gets inspected before we order, so we’re not guessing at measurements or discovering termite damage on install day.
We set each unit level, plumb, and square. That’s not a slogan, it’s the difference between a window that opens for twenty years and one that binds within six months. We seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps without distorting the frame, then trim and flash the exterior so water sheds correctly. Before we pack up, we run a water test on each opening and check every sash movement from full open to locked.
One thing worth understanding: if a VLX 500 is installed by someone who doesn’t follow ViewLux’s installation requirements, the manufacturer warranty can be voided. That’s not a scare tactic, it’s the same policy across every major window manufacturer. Hiring an authorized partner like TruePane Windows & Doors keeps the warranty enforceable. We’ve retrofitted hundreds of Fort Lauderdale homes, from concrete-block construction in Wilton Manors to wood-frame houses in Sailboat Bend, and we know what each substrate requires for a clean, watertight install.
Permits matter too. Fort Lauderdale requires permits for window replacement in most circumstances, especially when impact glass is involved or the openings change size. We handle the permit paperwork and schedule inspections as part of the job.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Lead time for the VLX 500 typically runs three to five weeks from final measurement to delivery at our Fort Lauderdale shop, depending on glass type and finish. Laminated impact glass and less common finishes like Teak Wood can push that toward five or six weeks. We lock in a production slot as soon as you approve the quote, so the clock starts immediately. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll give you a current estimate for your specific configuration.
The VLX 500 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when ordered with Low-E glass that meets Energy Star requirements for the South Florida climate zone. The credit is tied to the energy performance of the specific glass package, not the frame alone. We’ll provide the NFRC documentation with your quote so you and your accountant can verify eligibility before you commit. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll walk you through what applies to your project.
ViewLux backs the VLX 500 with a manufacturer warranty covering the frame, glass seal, and hardware against defects. The warranty term depends on the specific glass package and finish, and we’ll spell it out clearly in your contract. What matters just as much is that installation by TruePane Windows & Doors keeps that warranty intact, since we’re an authorized ViewLux partner. Call (954) 280-4413 for the exact warranty terms on the configuration you’re considering.
Yes, the VLX 500 is built to your rough opening dimensions, not some fixed set of stock sizes. That is the entire point of ordering a product like this instead of pulling something off a shelf. We measure every opening precisely, and the windows are extruded and glazed to those specifications. Custom sizing means a broken window in a 1960s Fort Lauderdale home doesn’t require reframing the wall. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule a free measurement.
Aluminum frames need surprisingly little maintenance in Fort Lauderdale. Rinse the tracks with fresh water every few months to clear out sand and salt, especially if you’re near the beach. Wipe the frame surfaces with mild soap and water, and keep the weep holes clear so drainage works. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the finish. The tilt-in sashes make glass cleaning from inside the house easy. If you ever notice a seal issue or a sash that’s hard to slide, call (954) 280-4413, most problems are fixable before they become replacements.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Fort Lauderdale
The fastest way to know if the VLX 500 is right for your Fort Lauderdale home is to have us measure and quote it. We’ll walk the house, talk through glass and finish options room by room, and give you a line-item written quote with no pressure and no surprise add-ons. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (954) 280-4413 to schedule your free estimate, or to ask any question about the VLX 500 series. We answer the phone, we know the product, and we’ve been installing it across Fort Lauderdale long enough to tell you exactly what to expect.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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