VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Coral Gables, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homes that need clean lines, real durability, and easy upkeep. Both sashes tilt inward, so you can wash the exterior glass from inside your house, no ladder, no hose, no hassle. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Coral Gables, which means you get a factory-backed product installed by a local crew that knows South Florida construction. Call (954) 507-3613 to talk specs, lead times, or pricing for your Coral Gables project.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is the workhorse of ViewLux’s aluminum hung window line. It’s a classic vertical-glide design: the bottom sash slides up, the top sash slides down, and both tilt inward for cleaning. That tilt-in feature is the reason so many Coral Gables homeowners pick this series over fixed-pane or casement windows. If you live in a two-story Mediterranean Revival or a modern single-level home off Alhambra Circle, you know how quickly exterior glass picks up salt haze, pollen, and rain streaks. With the VLX 500, you tilt, wipe, and move on with your day.

Architecturally, this window fits almost anywhere. We’ve installed the VLX 500 in 1950s ranch-style homes near the Biltmore, in new-construction townhomes around downtown Coral Gables, and in high-rise condo replacements along South Dixie Highway. The 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the frame serious torsional strength without looking chunky. The 2.36-inch profile width keeps sightlines slim, so you get more glass and less metal. That matters when you’re trying to preserve the look of a historic Coral Gables facade.

Buyers choose this series because it splits the difference between budget and performance. It’s not the cheapest aluminum hung window on the market, and it’s not a triple-glazed hurricane monster. It’s the window you spec when you want something that will still operate smoothly in 20 years, hold its finish under Florida sun, and not fight you every time you want fresh air.

Technical Specifications

The numbers below tell the engineering story. We keep these on hand for architects, contractors, and owners who want to verify what they’re buying before the truck shows up in Coral Gables.

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum, which resists racking and keeps sashes tracking true over time.
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, a slim frame that maximizes glass area without sacrificing structural integrity.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Mix and match per room if needed.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Half-screen for the bottom sash only, or full-screen for full opening coverage.
• Sill and track configuration: Standard sloped sill with concealed drainage, compatible with retrofit and new-construction openings.
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal break construction, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealing.

Every VLX 500 TruePane installs in Coral Gables is ordered to the exact opening dimensions we measure on site. No stock sizes guessed from a brochure.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency - The VLX 500 uses a thermal break inside the aluminum frame, separating the interior and exterior metal. That break interrupts heat transfer, which is why NFRC-rated performance on this series holds up against stamped aluminum frames. In Coral Gables, where June through September pushes glass temperatures past 120 degrees, that thermal break keeps your air conditioning inside where it belongs.

Acoustic Performance - Aluminum hung windows are only as quiet as their seals. The VLX 500 uses continuous weatherstripping along the meeting rail and jambs. With laminated glass, the sound control rating jumps meaningfully. Homeowners on busy Coral Gables corridors like Granada Boulevard or Le Jeune Road notice the difference immediately.

Airtightness & Weather Seal - Every VLX 500 we install in Coral Gables gets the full perimeter treatment: compression gaskets at the sashes, sealed frame corners, and low-expansion AAMA 812 foam around every joint. That’s not the manufacturer’s recommendation, that’s TruePane’s installation standard. Air leakage is where cheap installs fail first.

Waterproofing - The sill design on the VLX 500 channels water outward through concealed weep holes, not into your wall cavity. Combined with our AAMA 812 perimeter seal and sloped flashing tape at the rough opening, this window handles Miami-Dade’s sideways rain without puddling on your interior stool. We water-test every opening before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance - South Florida building code doesn’t mess around. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for our local climate, and the laminated glass option adds impact resistance for openings that need it. If your Coral Gables home is in a wind-borne debris zone or you’re replacing windows on an upper floor, we’ll spec the right glass and anchoring package.

Security & Hardware - The VLX 500 comes with positive-locking cam sweeps that pull the sashes tight and a meeting rail lock that resists prying. The extruded aluminum frame resists flexing, which is the most common way burglars defeat cheap vinyl windows. Pair it with laminated glass and you’ve got a genuinely tough entry point.

Color & Glass Options

You can order the VLX 500 in six finishes, and the right choice depends on your home’s architecture and your tolerance for maintenance.

• Premium Black - The most requested finish in Coral Gables right now. It reads modern and crisp against white stucco, and it frames the view like a picture window. Pairs beautifully with black interior hardware and darker mullions.
• Pure White - The safe, classic pick for traditional Gables homes. It disappears into light-colored facades and never goes out of style.
• Anodized Silver - A true aluminum look. This finish suits mid-century and industrial-style homes. Anodizing is harder than paint, so it resists scratches from landscaping equipment and kids.
• Bronze - A warm dark tone that works well on terracotta-roofed Spanish-style homes throughout Coral Gables. Less stark than black, more grounded than silver.
• Champagne - A soft metallic beige that blends with limestone, travertine, and cream-toned facades common in older Coral Gables neighborhoods.
• Teak Wood - A wood-look finish for homeowners who want warmth without the rot, termites, and repainting that real wood demands in our humidity.

Glass is less about looks and more about function. Clear maximizes visible light and costs the least. Frosted works well for bathrooms, street-facing sidelights, or any window where you want light without visibility. Low-E is our default recommendation in Coral Gables, it blocks a meaningful share of solar heat gain and UV, which protects furniture and flooring from fading. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required by code in certain locations like doors and windows near the floor. Laminated glass is your impact and security option, two layers of glass bonded with an interlayer that holds together if broken.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Coral Gables

Buying the right window is half the job. Installing it properly is the other half, and that’s where we see the most expensive mistakes in Coral Gables. Aluminum hung windows fail from bad installation more often than bad manufacturing. A window set out of level will bind. A rough opening that isn’t sealed will leak. A frame anchored too tightly or too loosely will warp. None of that is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. ViewLux backs the product. But the warranty assumes professional installation, and if your installer cuts corners, you’re on your own.

We don’t cut corners. Our process for every VLX 500 installation in Coral Gables starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the rough opening in three places, check for water damage or rot in the framing, verify the header and sill are sound, and flag anything that needs carpentry before the window goes in. If your opening has issues, we fix them first. We don’t bury problems under a new window.

Next we set the window level, plumb, and square. That’s a three-point check we do on every unit, not a courtesy we extend on expensive jobs. Then we anchor per the manufacturer’s engineering, shim in the right places, and seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. The key word is low-expansion. Foam that expands too much bows the frame and binds the sashes. We use the right product at the right bead size, then flash and tape the exterior to shed water away from the opening.

After the window is in, we run a water test on the sill and lower corners to confirm drainage is working. Then we trim out the interior, caulk the exterior with a color-matched sealant, and clean the glass and sashes. You should be able to operate both sashes with one hand before we leave.

All of our Coral Gables installs follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which is the industry benchmark for residential window replacement. It matters here because of the rain, the humidity, and the wind. A properly installed VLX 500 will last decades in this climate. A sloppy install will show itself in the first hurricane season.

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Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Coral Gables

If you’re replacing windows in Coral Gables and the VLX 500 is on your shortlist, we’ll measure your openings, spec the right glass and finish package, and give you a written line-item quote. No pressure, no showroom games. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (954) 507-3613 to schedule your free on-site measurement and start the conversation.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Coral Gables, FL.