VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Miami Gardens, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homes that need to handle Florida sun, humidity, and storm season without constant upkeep. It’s the window Miami Gardens homeowners choose when they want classic proportions with modern engineering: two sashes that slide independently, tilt inward for cleaning, and lock tight when closed. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the manufacturer’s full warranty protection plus an install crew that’s done this work across Miami Gardens for years. We measure, order, install, and stand behind the finished product. Call (386) 516-5343 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 answers a simple question: how do you get the traditional look of a hung window without wood rot, vinyl warping, or paint peeling? The answer is extruded aluminum, precision-milled and inspected to hold its line for decades. The frame is designed around a 2.36″ profile width, which gives the window enough structural depth to carry insulated glass while still looking slim from the street. Wall thickness measures 0.079″, so the frame resists bending during transport, installation, and years of daily use. That’s meaningful in Miami Gardens, where afternoon heat can soften lesser materials and salt air works on exposed surfaces year-round.

The VLX 500 is a classic vertical-glide window: the bottom sash raises for ventilation, the top sash lowers to flush heat out, and both sashes tilt inward when you want to wash the exterior glass from inside your living room. For second-story windows in Miami Gardens homes, that tilt-in feature removes the need to balance on a ladder with a squeegee. It’s a practical detail that matters when you’re cleaning ten windows after a windy dry season.

Our customers in the Miami Gardens area choose the VLX 500 series for three reasons. First, it fits the architectural language of mid-century and modern Florida homes: clean vertical lines, narrow sightlines, nothing ornamental competing with the view. Second, aluminum stays flat and square where wood swells and vinyl sags in sustained heat. Third, the operational feel is different from budget hung windows. The sashes move on a smooth track system with predictable resistance, and the lock engages without fuss. If you’ve ever fought a sticky window to get one inch of airflow, you’ll notice the difference immediately.

Technical Specifications

Specifications matter because they tell you what you’re actually paying for. Here’s what the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window offers, in plain terms:

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, 0.079″ wall thickness for reliable structural integrity
• Profile width: 2.36″, sized to accept insulated glass units while maintaining a clean sightline
• Glazing options: Clear, frosted, Low-E, tempered, or laminated glass (laminated available for impact resistance)
• Exterior finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen (covers the lower sash opening only) or full-screen (covers the entire rough opening)
• Sill configuration: Available in standard or sloped sill profiles for proper water runoff in South Florida conditions
• Thermal performance: NFRC-rated, with thermal break technology separating interior and exterior frame surfaces
• Installation standard: Installed per AAMA 2400/2410 using AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints

The combination of a 0.079″ wall thickness and a 2.36″ profile width gives installers a solid anchoring surface, which translates to a window that stays square, opens smoothly, and keeps weathering out. In our experience installing across Miami Gardens, these dimensional details are the difference between a window that’s trouble-free for fifteen years and one that starts binding in year three.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 500 uses a thermal break that separates the frame’s interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. That break interrupts heat transfer, which matters when Miami Gardens summer temperatures push past 90°F. With Low-E glass specified, the window reduces solar heat gain while preserving natural light. NFRC ratings let you compare actual energy performance before you buy. In practical terms, the glass and frame work together so your air conditioning isn’t fighting the windows all afternoon.

Acoustic Performance – Single and double hung windows face a real test in Miami Gardens: aircraft noise from nearby flight paths, traffic on the Palmetto Expressway, or just neighborhood activity. Laminated glass is the strongest acoustic option in the VLX 500 lineup. The plastic interlayer inside laminated units dampens vibration that ordinary annealed glass transmits into the room. Combined with a properly sealed perimeter, the window meaningfully reduces the amount of outside sound that reaches your living space. It won’t make a home studio silent, but it will change how loudly you have to turn up the television.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – A window that leaks air is a window that leaks money. The VLX 500’s sash-to-frame tolerances are engineered to seal firmly when closed and locked. Weatherstripping runs continuous at the meeting rail and sill, so afternoon rain doesn’t find a path inside. During installation, we set every unit square and plumb before sealing, because even the best weatherstripping fails against a warped frame. The result is measured airtightness performance that holds up in South Florida humidity and heat cycles.

Waterproofing – In Miami Gardens, a window’s water management matters more than almost anything. The VLX 500 includes a sill design that collects and directs water outward instead of allowing it to pool against interior seals. We reinforce that during installation with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam applied around the full perimeter. That foam expands gently to fill voids without bowing the frame, then the exterior gets flashed and sealed. If you’ve ever had water damage around a window after a tropical storm, this is the kind of detail that stops it.

Wind Resistance – Florida’s building code exists for a reason. Wind-load rated products are mandatory in Miami Gardens, and the VLX 500 is designed to meet local wind-load requirements when properly fastened per manufacturer specifications. For higher-exposure walls or openings near eaves and corners, laminated glass is the prudent upgrade. Laminated glass holds together even when impacted, which is why it’s specified in impact applications throughout South Florida. When TruePane installs the VLX 500, we follow fastening schedules exactly: no shortcuts, no undersized anchors, no missing jamb screws.

Security & Hardware – The VLX 500’s lock mechanism engages solidly at the meeting rail, and the aluminum frame doesn’t flex easily under prying force. That’s not marketing language; aluminum is simply the strongest common window framing material. For an added security measure, laminated glass is significantly more resistant to break-and-enter attempts than standard glass, again because the interlayer holds the pane together under impact. The hardware itself is positioned for smooth operation and low maintenance, with no exposed springs or complicated gearing to wear out.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 offers six exterior finish choices, which gives your Miami Gardens home a path to either blend in or stand out. Pure White is the default for stucco homes and coastal-style exteriors. Anodized Silver, which is actually an electrochemical finish rather than paint, has a metallic character that suits 60s and 70s-era Miami architecture. Premium Black is the current choice for modern remodels where the window grid becomes a design element against a lighter wall. Bronze and Champagne are warmer metallics that work with earth-tone exteriors common in older Miami Gardens neighborhoods. Teak Wood replicates the look of wooden frames without the termite risk and repainting cycle.

On glass: Low-E is our standard recommendation in Miami Gardens because the cooling-season energy benefit is real. Clear glass works when budget drives the decision. Frosted gives you privacy where you need it: bathroom windows, side yards, windows facing a neighbor’s fence. Tempered glass meets safety-glazing requirements when windows sit near doors or close to the floor. Laminated glass does double duty, providing impact resistance and meaningful sound reduction. If you’re replacing windows that face a busy street in Miami Gardens, laminated is worth the price difference.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Miami Gardens

Installation quality determines whether a good window performs well or poorly. That’s true in any climate, but Miami Gardens adds heat, humidity, intense rain, and building code compliance to the equation. The starting point is the pre-install inspection. We measure every rough opening ourselves before ordering, checking for squareness, shimming points, moisture damage, and any sill deformation. Then we order the VLX 500 units to those exact dimensions. No order is placed based on the homeowner’s rough check or a guess.

On install day, every window is set level, plumb, and square. We don’t force a window into an out-of-square opening and call it good. We shim, adjust, and re-check, because a hung window that’s out of square binds on the tracks and loses its airtight seal. The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills the full gap without bowing the frame under pressure. That’s followed by proper flashing and trim work on the exterior. The job isn’t finished until the window is water-tested and verified for smooth operation.

Here’s what should concern you if you’re comparing installers: an improperly installed window voids the manufacturer’s warranty. That’s not our policy; that’s how window warranties work. If fasteners are misplaced, if the flange isn’t sealed, if the frame is racked, the warranty is gone. Going with an authorized ViewLux partner like TruePane Windows & Doors means the installation follows the AAMA 2400/2410 standard, which the manufacturer recognizes and requires. In Miami Gardens, we also account for local climate conditions: flashing details for driven rain, sealant choices rated for UV exposure, and interior vapor considerations given the humidity cycles windows experience here.

Cleanup is part of the job. We remove the old window, all packaging, all fasteners from the ground, and leave the work area ready for you to walk through barefoot if you want. The only things left behind are the new windows and the workmanship warranty from TruePane.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window?

Lead time for the VLX 500 series is typically 4 to 6 weeks from the date you approve the order and we place it with ViewLux. Custom sizes and less common finishes, like Teak Wood or Champagne, can add a week or more to that timeline. The best way to get an accurate date is to schedule a free measurement with TruePane Windows & Doors. Once we measure your Miami Gardens home’s openings, we’ll give you a written production estimate and installation date before any money changes hands. Call (386) 516-5343 to start.

Does the VLX 500 qualify for energy tax credits?

In many cases, yes, providing the window is configured with qualifying Low-E glass and meets the current federal energy efficiency requirements for your climate zone. Miami Gardens is in a Southern climate zone, which has its own performance thresholds. The VLX 500’s NFRC ratings on Low-E configurations are what determine eligibility. We recommend confirming your specific tax situation with an accountant, but we can provide the performance documentation from the product’s NFRC certificate. Call (386) 516-5343 to discuss whether the glass package you’re considering qualifies.

What warranty comes with the Single & Double Hung Window?

The VLX 500 is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty through and because TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized partner, the warranty is fully valid on our installations. Coverage details vary by component: frame, glass, and hardware each have their own terms. What often gets missed: the standard warranty doesn’t cover damage from improper installation. When your Miami Gardens home’s windows are installed by TruePane per AAMA standards, there’s no gap in coverage. We’ll walk you through the exact warranty terms for your order before you sign.

Can I customize the size?

Yes, the VLX 500 series is manufactured to order, meaning we measure your rough openings in Miami Gardens and the window is built to those dimensions. It’s not a stock-size-only product. That’s important for two reasons. First, older Miami Gardens houses rarely have perfectly standard openings, and custom sizing means no framing adjustments with ugly infill panels. Second, custom sizing actually improves installation quality, because the window truly fits the opening instead of being shimmed against half-inch gaps. Schedule a free measurement at (386) 516-5343 and we’ll give you exact per-window pricing based on your actual dimensions.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?

Aluminum frames in Miami Gardens need very little from you, but not nothing. Rinse the exterior track and sill twice a year with clean water to remove dust, pollen, and salt residue. Check the weep holes at the base of the frame and clear them with a soft brush or compressed air if they’re clogged; those holes are how water escapes the track, and blocked weeps are the top cause of water issues in aluminum windows. The tilt-in sashes make interior glass cleaning straightforward with any standard glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads or solvent-based cleaners on the finish. That’s the full maintenance calendar for these windows.

Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Miami Gardens

If you’re replacing windows in Miami Gardens, don’t guess at sizes, don’t guess at glass packages, and don’t let a generalist crew handle aluminum window installation. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (386) 516-5343. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, walk you through glass and finish options for the VLX 500, and give you a written, line-item quote for your project. Start with a conversation, or request a full project scope. Either way, the measure is free.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Miami Gardens, FL as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.