VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window built for Florida living. Homeowners choose it when they want clean sightlines, tilt-in sashes they can wash from inside, and a frame that won’t warp in Pompano Beach humidity. TruePane Windows & Doors installs this window as an authorized ViewLux partner, which means you get a product backed by the manufacturer and workmanship backed by installers who set windows square, level, and to AAMA standards. Call (863) 591-8673 to schedule a free measurement.

Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is a hung window in the truest sense: sashes ride vertically in the frame, and on the double hung version, both the top and bottom sash move. Buyers in Pompano Beach often pick this series for bedrooms, living rooms, and second-story openings where a casement or slider doesn’t fit the architecture. It reads traditional without being fussy.

What sets the VLX 500 apart is the balance of strength and everyday practicality. The aluminum profile is extruded with a 0.079-inch wall thickness and a 2.36-inch profile width, which means the frame stays rigid in high wind and doesn’t flex when the sashes cycle. Tilt-in sashes are the feature homeowners mention most: release the latch, pull the sash inward, and clean both sides of the glass from inside the house. No ladders on the east side of a Pompano Beach two-story in August.

The engineering is straightforward and honest. Thermal break technology separates the interior and exterior aluminum to reduce heat transfer. The sash interlocks at the meeting rail for a tight seal. And because aluminum doesn’t absorb moisture, you won’t see the swelling, sticking, or rot that plagues wood frames after a few South Florida rainy seasons.

TruePane Windows & Doors carries this series because it’s a workhorse. Not the flashiest window in the ViewLux lineup, but the one we’d put in our own homes in Pompano Beach.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window brings to the table in plain terms:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum, which is thicker than entry-level builder-grade hung windows. The added wall keeps the frame stable through repeated sash cycles and tropical weather.
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, giving the window a slim but substantial sightline that works with both modern and traditional elevations in Pompano Beach.
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, Low-E, tempered, and laminated impact glass. Each can be paired with thermal improvements depending on exposure and code requirements.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Colors are baked on or anodized, not painted, so they hold up to salt air.
• Screen options: Half-screen for a lower-profile look, or full screen for maximum ventilation coverage on both sashes.
• Performance: NFRC-rated thermal performance via thermal break construction; wind-load rated for the Florida Building Code high-velocity hurricane zone where required.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency - The VLX 500’s thermal break interrupts the metal-to-metal path that lets heat cross the frame. That matters in Pompano Beach, where the summer sun hits west-facing windows hard. Add Low-E glass and the window earns NFRC energy ratings that can lower cooling demand in older homes without insulation upgrades.

Acoustic Performance - Aluminum hung windows aren’t naturally quiet, but the VLX 500’s tight sash interlock and perimeter seal cut down on street noise. Homes in Pompano Beach near Dixie Highway, Federal Highway, or the FEC rail corridor benefit most. Laminated glass pushes sound control further for bedrooms.

Airtightness & Weather Seal - Every joint in the VLX 500 frame gets a continuous seal. The sash closes against compression gaskets rather than just resting on the frame, which is why the window holds air conditioning in and keeps aerosolized salt and rain out. That seal is what keeps humidity from creeping into the house during Pompano Beach’s wet season.

Waterproofing - ViewLux engineers the VLX 500’s sill with internal weep channels that drain water out and away. On installation, TruePane Windows & Doors follows AAMA 812 standards, using low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints so that water never finds a path behind the frame. That detail is what separates a window that lasts 20 years from one that rots out the rough opening in five.

Wind Resistance - The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for local code requirements in Pompano Beach and surrounding Broward County. The 0.079-inch wall thickness and multi-point interlock at the meeting rail keep sashes engaged with the frame under pressure. Pair it with impact-rated laminated glass and the assembly meets the high-velocity hurricane zone requirements that apply near the coast.

Security & Hardware - Hung windows are a common entry point for break-ins that never make the news. The VLX 500’s cam-action locks pull the sashes together and resist prying. The tilt latches are recessed and child-safe by design. For ground-floor windows in Pompano Beach, we recommend laminated glass even where code doesn’t require it, because it holds the pane together under impact.

Color & Glass Options

Six finishes mean the VLX 500 fits almost any house in Pompano Beach. Premium Black and Pure White are the most requested: black for the modern boxes and renovated ranch homes going up around this area, white for the mid-century condos and garden apartments that still dominate large parts of the city. Bronzzo and Champagne read warmer, closer to what you’d expect on a Mediterranean-style home. Anodized Silver is the low-maintenance choice for commercial storefronts and beach rentals that see salt fog year-round. Teak Wood gives the look of a wood window with none of the upkeep.

Glass selection comes down to three questions: Which direction does the opening face? How close is the window to the property line? And is impact protection ever in play? Clear glass is budget-friendly for shaded or north-facing walls. Low-E is our default recommendation for every sun-blasted opening in Pompano Beach. Frosted makes sense for bathrooms. Tempered is code-required in specific locations like near doors. And laminated is the one we push for anyone within a few miles of the ocean, because it satisfies impact requirements and adds serious acoustic damping in one spec.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach

A good window is half the equation. The other half is the install, and that’s where TruePane Windows & Doors earns its keep in Pompano Beach.

Every VLX 500 install starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing, look for water damage that previous windows let in, and verify the opening size before we ever place a window order. If we find rot or termite damage in an older Pompano Beach home, we stop and address it with the homeowner before we put a new window over it.

During installation, we set every window level, plumb, and square. A hung window that’s out of square will bind, leak, and never close right, and no warranty on earth covers a bad install. We shim the frame at the correct load points, secure it per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, and seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam. That foam is a low-pressure product; it seals without bowing the frame out of shape.

Before we caulk and trim, we run a water test on the installed window and inspect the drainage plane. The last step is interior and exterior cleanup, including removing the old window and all debris from the job site. We leave the space broom-swept.

One thing we tell every homeowner in Pompano Beach: an improperly installed window voids the manufacturer’s warranty. ViewLux will not cover a window that leaked because someone skipped the perimeter seal or set it out of level. This is exactly why TruePane Windows & Doors maintains our authorized partner status, follows the installation standards to the letter, and stands behind our workmanship with our own coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

Most VLX 500 hung windows are fabricated to order and ready for installation within 3 to 5 weeks, depending on glass type, finish, and current production volume. Custom sizes and impact-laminated glass can add time. We confirm a delivery window when we place your order, and we never start an installation until the windows are physically in our Pompano Beach warehouse, so you won’t live with taped-up openings. Call (863) 591-8673 for current lead times on your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 500 qualify for energy tax credits?

The VLX 500 with Low-E glass and thermal break construction can meet ENERGY STAR criteria for the Southern climate zone, which may qualify it for federal energy-efficiency tax credits. Eligibility depends on the specific glass package and the opening’s orientation, and not every configuration qualifies. Ask us about the thermal ratings on the configuration you’re considering, and we’ll give you a straight answer. Call (863) 591-8673 to review glass options and ratings for your Pompano Beach home.

What warranty comes with the Single & Double Hung Window?

The VLX 500 carries a manufacturer’s warranty from ViewLux that covers the frame, sash, hardware, and glass against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to proper installation. That’s the catch: the warranty is only valid if the window is installed per AAMA standards by a qualified installer. TruePane Windows & Doors installs every VLX 500 to those standards, the same install practice a warranty inspection would look for. Call (863) 591-8673 for specific warranty terms on your window package.

Can I customize the size?

Yes. The VLX 500 is fabricated to your opening dimensions, not sold in fixed stock sizes, so we can hit custom widths and heights within the manufacturer’s minimum and maximum limits. Single hung and double hung configurations are both available, as are configurations that pair a fixed upper panel with an operable lower sash. If you’re replacing an old wood or aluminum window in Pompano Beach, the VLX 500 can usually be cut to match the existing opening, and custom sizing is part of the quote, never an added change order.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?

Aluminum frames need very little maintenance, which is the point. Wash the frame and tracks annually with mild soap and water, keep the weep holes at the sill clear of sand and debris, and lubricate the tilt latches and lock with a dry silicone spray once a year. In Pompano Beach, salt accumulation is the one real enemy, especially for homes east of US-1. A rinse every few months during dry season keeps the finish clean. If a finish ever fails from a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer’s warranty covers it.

Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Pompano Beach

If you’re pricing hung windows for a Pompano Beach home, don’t guess. We’ll measure on-site, spec the right glass and finish for your elevation, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders after the fact. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (863) 591-8673 to start your VLX 500 project.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach and Broward County.