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The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window built for South Florida’s heat, humidity, and hurricane-season wind. Homeowners across Hialeah choose this series when they want a window that opens top and bottom, tilts inward for cleaning, and holds up to decades of sun exposure without warping. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Hialeah and surrounding Miami-Dade neighborhoods, which means you get the factory product, the factory warranty, and a local install team that knows exactly how these windows need to be set, sealed, and squared for our climate. Call (386) 977-5410 to talk specs, pricing, or to schedule a free on-site measurement.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
The VLX 500 is a vertical-glide aluminum hung window, which is the style most Hialeah homeowners picture when they think of a traditional window. The single hung version has a fixed top sash and an operable bottom sash. The double hung lets both sashes slide, so you can open the top for ventilation while keeping the lower opening secure. Both versions share the same frame engineering and the same tilt-in sash mechanism, which is the detail that wins people over in practice. You tilt the sash inward from inside the house and clean the exterior glass without a ladder. On a two-story Hialeah home, that alone makes the double hung worth the modest price difference.
Aluminum is the right material for this product tier, and it’s worth saying plainly: vinyl warps in sustained heat, and wood rots in humidity. Hialeah gets both. The VLX 500 uses a thermally broken aluminum frame that keeps the strength and rigidity of metal while interrupting heat transfer through the profile. The result is a window that looks sharp, operates smoothly, and doesn’t need to be babied. Buyers choose this series when they want a window that feels substantial, runs quietly on its tracks, and will still be operating correctly 15 years from now.
Technical Specifications
The VLX 500 balances a slim sightline with a sturdy frame. Here are the spec values TruePane Windows & Doors works with on every Hialeah install:
- Wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum throughout the frame and sash.
- Profile width: 2.36 inches, which gives the window a clean contemporary face without eating too much glass area.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated glass packages.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
- Screen options: Half-screen for single hung configurations, full screen available for double hung.
- Sash operation: Tilt-in sashes on both single and double hung versions for interior cleaning access.
Every VLX 500 we install in Hialeah is ordered to the exact opening measurements we take on site. We don’t cut corners on size tolerance, because an eighth of an inch in the rough opening is the difference between a window that seals and one that leaks air.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 500 frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. That break, combined with Low-E glass, is what earns the window its NFRC-rated energy performance. In Hialeah’s summer, it’s the difference between a window that feels warm to the touch and one that stays neutral.
Acoustic Performance. Aluminum hung windows with quality weatherstripping reduce outside noise measurably. For homes near Palmetto Expressway, Hialeah Gardens Boulevard, or the 826, we recommend the laminated glass option, which cuts sound transmission noticeably more than standard annealed glass.
Airtightness & Weather Seal. The VLX 500 uses compression weatherstripping at the meeting rail and along the jambs. When the sash locks, the seal engages fully. That’s what gives the window its air-infiltration rating and what keeps your air conditioner from working against a constant leak around the window perimeter.
Waterproofing. The frame design includes internal weep channels that drain water outward at the sill, which matters in Hialeah’s afternoon downpours. On installation, we add AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints so water never finds a path behind the frame.
Wind Resistance. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for South Florida requirements, and the impact-resistant laminated glass option is available for homes that need or want hurricane-impact protection. If you’re in a wind-borne debris zone, we’ll spec the right package for your elevation and exposure.
Security & Hardware. The locking hardware on the VLX 500 engages at multiple points along the meeting rail. Combined with the structural aluminum frame, that makes the window substantially harder to force open than a vinyl counterpart. The tilt-in mechanism releases only from the interior, so exterior access isn’t a concern.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and the right one depends on your home’s architecture. Pure White and Premium Black are the two most common choices in Hialeah right now. White suits traditional Florida ranches and Mediterranean-style homes. Black frames are the signature look on modern and contemporary builds, and they frame the view rather than fading into the wall. Anodized Silver is a classic storefront-style aluminum finish that works well on commercial-residential mixed properties. Bronze and Champagne are warmer metallic tones that suit Spanish-tile roofs and earth-tone stucco. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the look of wood with none of the rot risk in Hialeah’s humidity.
Glass selection is just as practical. Clear glass is the budget option and works fine in shaded openings. Frosted glass is ideal for bathrooms, side yards, and any window where you want light without sightlines to the neighbor. Low-E is the workhorse for south-facing walls, where it blocks a meaningful percentage of solar heat gain. Tempered glass meets code for windows near doors and in certain locations. Laminated glass is the impact-rated option and the best choice for sound control anywhere near a busy Hialeah thoroughfare.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hialeah
A window is only as good as its installation. We say that to every Hialeah homeowner because we’ve seen the alternative: quality windows installed poorly, leaking air within a year, warranty claims denied because the installation wasn’t performed to manufacturer spec. TruePane Windows & Doors installs every VLX 500 window in accordance with AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which is the industry benchmark for fenestration installation, and we follow it on every single job from a two-window bedroom retrofit to a whole-house replacement.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening. We check for rotted framing, inspect the flashing condition, and confirm the rough opening dimensions before we order anything. On install day, we remove the old window, prep the opening, and set the new VLX 500 frame level, plumb, and square. That’s the part amateurs skip, and it’s the part that determines whether the sashes glide smoothly for years or bind within months. We then apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant to every perimeter joint, which seals the frame against air and water infiltration while remaining flexible enough to move with the building. After the window is anchored and trimmed, we run a water test on the exterior and verify operation from the interior before cleaning up the site and hauling away the old units.
Hialeah-specific factors matter here. Our afternoon thunderstorms can drop an inch of rain in an hour, and the water has to go somewhere other than into your wall cavity. Our install method accounts for that drainage path. And because many Hialeah homes were built before current wind-load codes took effect, we verify that your new VLX 500 meets current Miami-Dade County requirements for your wind zone. If you’re replacing windows on a permit, we pull the permit and coordinate the inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Lead times on the VLX 500 run approximately 3 to 5 weeks from final measurement to delivery at our Hialeah warehouse, depending on the glass package and finish combination you choose. Custom sizes and laminated glass add roughly a week. We don’t lock in a production slot until we’ve done the on-site measure, because ordering off rough guesses is how homeowners end up waiting twice. Call (386) 977-5410 and we can give you a current lead-time estimate for your specific configuration in one conversation.
The VLX 500 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when ordered with Low-E glass and the thermally broken frame, provided the specific configuration meets the current ENERGY STAR criteria for the South Florida climate zone. We can’t guarantee eligibility on every custom combination, but our team in Hialeah will tell you plainly whether the window you’re ordering meets the standard before you commit. Call (386) 977-5410 to confirm eligibility for your project.
The VLX 500 carries the manufacturer’s warranty from ViewLux, and because TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner, your installation is performed to the standard the warranty requires. Improper installation is the top reason window warranties get denied, which is one more reason to have a trained Hialeah installer do the work from day one. Call (386) 977-5410 and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered and for how long.
Yes, the VLX 500 is extruded to order, which means we don’t work off a limited menu of stock sizes. We measure your actual openings in Hialeah and order each window to fit at a fraction of an inch tolerance. That custom sizing applies to both single and double hung versions and to every finish and glass combination available in the series. Call (386) 977-5410 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get exact pricing for your openings.
Maintenance on the VLX 500 is minimal: wipe the frame and track with a damp cloth every few months, keep the weep holes at the sill clear of debris, and lubricate the balance system once a year with a dry silicone spray. Salt air and humidity are hard on every window in this region, but aluminum holds up better than most materials, and the powder-coated finishes don’t require repainting. Call (386) 977-5410 with any maintenance questions or to schedule a service check on existing aluminum windows.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Hialeah
If you’re considering the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window for your Hialeah home, the next step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll confirm your openings, review glass and finish options, and give you a written, line-item quote with no surprises. Call (386) 977-5410 to schedule yours, or to ask any question we haven’t answered here.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Hialeah and greater Miami-Dade County.
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