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The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window built for Miami’s relentless sun, salt air, and hurricane-season winds. Homeowners across Dade County choose this series when they want the clean sightlines of aluminum without giving up energy performance. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Miami, FL, which means you get the manufacturer’s full warranty backed by installation that actually protects it. If you’re replacing old jalousie windows in Coral Gables or updating a mid-century home in Kendall, this window deserves a serious look. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free, no-pressure quote.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Single and double hung windows remain the most requested window style in South Florida, and for good reason. They fit nearly every architectural language, from the low-slung ranch homes of Shenandoah to the new modern builds going up in Edgewater. The VLX 500 keeps the traditional vertical-slide operation people expect, but hides modern engineering inside a slim aluminum frame.
What sets this series apart is the attention to everyday usability. The tilt-in sashes let you clean both sides of the glass from inside your house. That matters when your windows sit on a second story in Brickell or face a canal in Coconut Grove where exterior access is awkward at best. You tilt the sash down, wipe the glass, snap it back. No ladder, no squeegee on a pole, no hiring a window cleaner every six months.
Aluminum gets a bad reputation in hot climates, but the VLX 500 addresses that with a thermal break that interrupts heat transfer through the frame. Miami buyers who’ve lived with older single-pane aluminum windows understand the difference immediately: less heat radiating off the glass in August, fewer hot spots near the window, and lower cooling bills during the months when the AC runs nonstop. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed this series in homes from Little Havana to Aventura, and the feedback on comfort is consistent.
The profile measures 2.36 inches wide, which gives the window a slim, architectural presence without sacrificing structural rigidity. At 0.079 inches, the wall thickness is substantial enough to resist racking and warping over decades of operation. This is not a window that feels flimsy when you raise or lower the sash. The operation stays smooth year after year, even with salt exposure near the coast.
Technical Specifications
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break
- Profile width: 2.36 inches
- Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
- Operation: Single hung (bottom sash moves) or double hung (both sashes move)
- Cleaning access: Tilt-in sashes on both configurations
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-rated)
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Screen options: Half-screen or full screen
- Performance compliance: NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, AAMA 812 sealant specification
Every VLX 500 we order for Miami, FL installations is configured to the client’s exact opening dimensions. TruePane Windows & Doors measures each opening on site, never from plans, so the window arrives cut to spec and seats correctly the first time.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency - The thermal break in the VLX 500 frame stops conductive heat from moving through the aluminum. Combined with Low-E glass, the window carries NFRC ratings that translate directly to lower AC runtime in Miami’s 90-degree summer months. You’ll notice the difference the first afternoon the sun hits the window.
Acoustic Performance - Miami is loud. Whether you’re near I-95 in Allapattah, a flight path in Westchester, or a busy street in Wynwood, laminated glass on the VLX 500 cuts transmitted noise noticeably. The multi-chamber frame design also dampens vibration, which helps with sound control ratings beyond what the glass alone delivers.
Airtightness & Weather Seal - The VLX 500 uses a compression bulb seal at the meeting rail and perimeter weatherstripping that presses tight when the sash locks. In practical terms, that means no draft when the winter wind blows across Biscayne Bay and less conditioned air leaking out of your home year-round. Airtightness, waterproofing, mist prevention, and sound control ratings are all tested as part of the series’ performance certification.
Waterproofing - Miami gets roughly 60 inches of rain a year, much of it arriving sideways in summer thunderstorms. The VLX 500’s sill design channels water away from the interior and out through weep holes, while the AAMA 812 foam sealant TruePane applies on every perimeter joint keeps moisture from finding a path around the frame. That’s the difference between a window that survives a storm and one that leaks through it.
Wind Resistance - The window is wind-load rated for the pressures required in South Florida’s high-velocity hurricane zone. With impact-rated laminated glass specified, a VLX 500 installation meets Miami-Dade’s strictest product approval requirements. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed this exact configuration on waterfront properties in Key Biscayne and high-rise units in Downtown Miami.
Security & Hardware - The multi-point lock on double hung configurations engages at multiple positions along the meeting rail, not just a single cam in the middle. That makes forced entry significantly harder. Tempered or laminated glass adds another security layer, resisting breakage far better than standard clear glass.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 500 ships in six finishes, and the right choice depends on your home’s character. Pure White and Premium Black dominate the modern builds in Edgewater and the Design District, where contrast between the frame and the stucco or concrete exterior defines the aesthetic. Anodized Silver reads clean and commercial, common in the condo buildings along Brickell Avenue. Bronze and Champagne lean traditional, fitting the Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes in Coral Gables and Morningside. Teak Wood offers a warm, organic tone that pairs well with mid-century ranch architecture and tropical landscaping, often seen on homes in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay.
Glass selection depends on what the room needs. Clear glass maximizes views and daylight, ideal for a living room facing the water. Frosted glass gives privacy for bathrooms and street-facing entryways without blocking light. Low-E is the workhorse for energy savings, reflecting infrared heat while keeping the view intact. Tempered glass satisfies safety code for windows near doors and low sill heights. Laminated glass is the hurricane-spec choice, holding together on impact and meeting the Miami-Dade requirements for impact-rated openings.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Miami
Here’s a hard truth about windows: a great product installed poorly will fail faster than a mediocre product installed well. The VLX 500 carries a manufacturer warranty, but that warranty assumes the window was set level, plumb, and square, sealed with the right materials, and anchored to the rough opening correctly. Skip any of those steps and the warranty is void, along with the performance you paid for. TruePane Windows & Doors exists to make sure that never happens.
Our installation crew follows a process refined across thousands of window projects in Miami, FL. Before we order anything, we inspect each opening for rot, termite damage, or structural issues that would compromise the new window. We measure three times. When the windows arrive, we set each unit level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the sashes operate smoothly from day one. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, applied to spec, so the gap between the frame and the rough opening is fully sealed against air and water intrusion. The finished work complies with AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, the recognized benchmark for residential window installation.
Miami’s climate makes this discipline non-negotiable. Humidity pushes water through any gap. Summer storms deliver wind-driven rain at angles that find weak points in a lazy installation. Salt air accelerates corrosion on poorly sealed aluminum. We account for all of it, then run a water test on each window before we call the job done. We leave the job site swept and the old windows hauled off. The client walks the project with us and approves the work before we pack the last tool.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Lead time for VLX 500 windows in Miami, FL typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our warehouse, depending on glass configuration and finish selection. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass can add a week or two. TruePane Windows & Doors places the order the same week we take final measurements, so the clock starts immediately. Call (754) 238-2201 and we’ll give you an accurate timeline based on your specific window sizes and options.
The VLX 500 with Low-E glass may qualify for federal energy-efficiency tax credits if the window meets the NFRC U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient thresholds for the South Florida climate zone. Eligibility depends on the exact glass package you select. We’ll provide the NFRC ratings for your configuration before you commit, so you can verify the credit with your accountant or tax preparer. Ask us when you call (754) 238-2201 for your quote.
The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window carries the manufacturer’s warranty through ViewLux, covering frame defects and glass seal failure for the term specified in the warranty document. That warranty is only valid when the window is installed per the manufacturer’s requirements, which is exactly how TruePane Windows & Doors installs every unit. We also stand behind our workmanship with our own labor warranty on the installation. Call (754) 238-2201 to request a copy of the full warranty terms.
Yes, the VLX 500 is ordered to your exact opening dimensions, not sold in fixed stock sizes. That means odd-sized windows in a 1950s Miami home or a custom wall opening in new construction get a window built to fit. We measure on site and order to the precise width and height, accounting for the required installation tolerance. Contact (754) 238-2201 to schedule a measurement appointment in Miami, FL.
Maintenance on VLX 500 aluminum frames is straightforward: wash the frames twice a year with mild soap and water, rinse fully, and dry with a soft cloth. In Miami’s salt air, that twice-yearly rinse matters more than it does inland because salt deposits can etch finishes over time. Keep the tracks clear of sand and debris, and lubricate the balance mechanism annually with a dry silicone spray. Don’t use abrasive cleaners or pressure washers on the finish. The tilt-in sashes make glass cleaning from inside easy, so most homeowners can skip the exterior ladder entirely.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Miami
If the VLX 500 sounds like the right window for your Miami home, the next step is simple. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (754) 238-2201 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written, line-item quote. No pressure, no vague ballpark numbers. We’ll measure your openings, show you finish and glass samples, and give you an exact price for the full project. Start when you’re ready, and we’ll handle the rest.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partners serving Miami, FL and surrounding communities.
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Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
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