VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Boynton Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window built for Florida living. Both sashes slide up and down independently, and the tilt-in design means you can clean the exterior glass from inside your home, no ladder required. At TruePane Windows & Doors, we’re an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Boynton Beach and surrounding Palm Beach County communities, which means you get factory-backed product quality plus a local installation crew that understands coastal climate demands. Call (561) 708-6771 to schedule a free on-site measurement and product consultation.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 series is ViewLux’s workhorse hung window, and it earns that title. The design is simple, two sashes stacked vertically in a single frame, each gliding on smooth tracks with a balance system that holds the sash at any height you choose. What separates the VLX 500 from budget aluminum windows is the 0.079-inch wall thickness on the extruded frame. That’s a noticeably sturdier profile than the thin, flimsy aluminum you see on older Florida homes, and it resists the flexing and bowing that leads to air leaks and stuck sashes over time.

Architecturally, the single and double hung format suits nearly every home style in Boynton Beach. You see these windows on 1970s ranch houses in Leisureville, on mid-century builds along Federal Highway, and on the newer Mediterranean-style homes popping up in Canyon Lakes and Valencia Sound. The vertical proportion works well in traditional and transitional designs, and because the operating hardware is recessed, the sightlines stay clean.

Buyers pick the VLX 500 for three reasons. First, the aluminum frame won’t warp, rot, or swell the way wood and some vinyl windows do in South Florida humidity. Second, the tilt-in sashes make maintenance genuinely easy, no more hanging out a second-story window with a squeegee. Third, the thermal break engineering gives you the durability of aluminum without the old-school problem of a frame that turns into a heat conductor in August. TruePane Windows & Doors recommends this series constantly for whole-home window replacements in Boynton Beach because the performance holds up for decades.

Technical Specifications

• Frame profile width: 2.36 inches, a slim sightline that maximizes glass area
• Aluminum wall thickness: 0.079 inches, heavy-duty extrusion for long-term structural integrity
• Operation: Single hung (top sash fixed, bottom sash operable) or double hung (both sashes operable), tilt-in sashes for interior and exterior cleaning
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Impact-Resistant Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen (covers lower sash opening) or full screen (covers entire opening when both sashes are lowered)
• Performance compliance: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation verification, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant protocol

Every VLX 500 we install in Boynton Beach is ordered to your exact opening dimensions, cut to size, and assembled with your chosen glass and finish. No stock sizes, no field cutting, no compromises.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 frame incorporates a polyamide thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. This interrupts heat transfer through the frame, which is the weak point of any metal window. With Low-E glass specified, these windows meet NFRC energy performance standards and meaningfully reduce cooling loads in Boynton Beach homes where air conditioning runs nine months a year.

Acoustic Performance
Aluminum frames with quality weatherstripping and double-pane glass create a measurable sound barrier. For Boynton Beach homes near I-95, Military Trail, or the Turnpike, laminated glass takes it further by damping vibration across the pane. The result is a noticeably quieter interior, which matters when you’re a quarter mile from a six-lane road.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The sashes use continuous compression weatherstripping around all meeting rails and jambs. Combined with the factory-machined corners and the recessed interlock at the check rail, the VLX 500 minimizes infiltration when closed and locked. That translates directly to less humidity inside your home, a constant battle in Palm Beach County.

Waterproofing
The frame includes integrated weep channels that direct water away from the sill and glazing pockets. On installation, TruePane Windows & Doors applies AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam sealant to every perimeter joint, then flashes and seals per AAMA 2400/2410 standards. In Boynton Beach, where afternoon thunderstorms drop an inch of rain in 45 minutes, that perimeter seal is the difference between a dry sill and a drywall repair.

Wind Resistance
The 0.079-inch wall extrusion gives the VLX 500 the rigidity required for wind-load ratings in a coastal market like Boynton Beach. For homes that need more, impact-resistant laminated glass meets Florida building code requirements for wind-borne debris zones. Wind rating matters here. A window that flexes in a tropical storm gusts is a window that leaks.

Security & Hardware
The locking mechanisms on the VLX 500 are die-cast cam locks that pull the check rail tight into the interlock, plus optional vent locks that allow partial opening with the sash still secured. Combined with the structural strength of the heavy-gauge aluminum frame, this provides meaningful resistance to forced entry. For ground-floor windows on Boynton Beach homes, we often recommend laminated glass for an additional layer of intrusion resistance.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and the right pick depends on your home’s architecture. Pure White is the dominant choice for Boynton Beach interiors and fits cleanly into modern and coastal homes, including the white-on-white look popular in new construction. Premium Black has become the go-to for contemporary and farmhouse-style homes across Palm Beach County, giving a crisp contrast against light stucco. Anodized Silver is the classic aluminum look, the closest match to original mid-century frames. Bronze pairs naturally with darker roofs and earthy exterior palettes, common in older Boynton Beach ranch homes. Champagne offers a warm metallic tone that works well with travertine accents and Spanish-Mediterranean exteriors. Teak Wood is a wood-grain textured finish that gives the look of painted timber without the rot, warping, or termite risk, ideal for transitional designs in communities like Renaissance Commons or The Villages at Hunters Run.

Glass selection matters just as much. Clear glass is the budget option and fine for rooms where energy performance is secondary. Frosted glass provides privacy for bathrooms, side yards, and ground-floor windows facing neighbors. Low-E glass carries the energy efficiency load, reflecting infrared heat while allowing visible light, and is our standard recommendation for any Boynton Beach home. Tempered glass is safety glass that shatters into pebbles instead of shards, required by code in certain locations like doors and low windows. Laminated glass is two panes bonded with a clear interlayer, the impact-rated option for hurricane protection, and also the best choice for security and noise reduction.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Boynton Beach

Here’s the reality with aluminum windows: the product is only half the equation. A VLX 500 installed poorly will leak, bind, and fail prematurely, and the manufacturer warranty won’t cover it. Most window warranty claims we see on Boynton Beach homes are installation failures, not product failures. That’s exactly why ViewLux maintains an authorized installation partner network, and why we follow a disciplined process on every job.

Our installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of the framing, and look for existing water damage or rot that needs to be addressed before the new window goes in. Then we set every VLX 500 frame level, plumb, and square using shims and verification levels, never just screwed into place wherever it lands. A frame that’s even an eighth of an inch out of square will bind the sashes and shorten the lifespan of the balance system.

Once the frame is set, we seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam, which fills every void without bowing the frame. That’s followed by an exterior sealant regimen and flashing per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. We finish with a water test on the sill and lower corners, then a full interior and exterior cleanup, including removal of the old windows and all job debris. In Boynton Beach, where the combination of salt air, heavy rain, and hurricane-force wind events is a year-round consideration, this level of installation care is the only way to get the full value out of a premium window.

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If you’re replacing windows in Boynton Beach, the VLX 500 deserves a serious look, and TruePane Windows & Doors is the local team authorized to install it right. We offer free on-site measurements, line-item written quotes, and no pressure. Call (561) 708-6771 to schedule a visit, see finish and glass samples in person, and get an exact price for your project.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partners serving Boynton Beach, FL.