VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window with tilt-in sashes, so you can clean both sides of the glass from inside your home. If you’re replacing windows in Homestead, this series gives you a clean, classic look with modern thermal performance. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Homestead and South Miami-Dade. That means you get the product backed by our installation team, not an outside crew we don’t control. We measure, order, install, and warranty the job from start to finish. Call (448) 428-7290 for a free project quote.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is built around a simple idea: a window that opens vertically, operates smoothly for decades, and doesn’t fight you when it’s time to clean. Both sashes tilt inward, which matters in Homestead because the rainy season leaves windows looking dirty within weeks. You tilt, wipe, and click the sash back into place. No ladders, no second-story gymnastics.

Architecturally, the single or double hung format suits nearly every home style found around Homestead: 1950s bungalows near downtown, 1970s ranches in the Redland, newer builds in Waterstone and Keys Gate. The narrow sightlines keep the focus on the glass, not the frame, so sightlines stay elegant. We order these with a 0.079-inch wall thickness on the aluminum extrusion. That’s a substantial frame: it resists flexing during operation and holds its shape through the heat, humidity, and occasional hurricane-force gusts we experience here. ViewLux engineering pays close attention to the parts you touch daily; the balance system and locking hardware are built to handle frequent use without sagging or binding. We specify this window for Homestead homeowners who want an aluminum frame that won’t rot, warp, or swell like wood can in our humidity, and who want a maintenance profile that fits a busy life.

Technical Specifications

These numbers matter when you compare windows side by side. The VLX 500’s 2.36-inch profile width gives it a slim, contemporary face while leaving room inside the extrusion for a full thermal break and reinforced corner keys. Here’s the spec sheet at a glance:

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, 0.079-inch wall thickness
• Profile width: 2.36 inches
• Operation: Single hung (top fixed, bottom glides) or double hung (both sashes glide)
• Sash configuration: Tilt-in on operable sashes for interior cleaning
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, Low-E, tempered, laminated (impact-rated laminated available)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen or full-screen, inset or sliding configuration
• Performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant standard
• Certification path: Wind-load rated to meet South Florida building requirements

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
Every VLX 500 we install in Homestead includes thermal break technology. The aluminum inner and outer frame sections are separated by an insulating barrier, which cuts heat transfer through the metal frame itself. That means less heat bleeding into your living room during August afternoons. NFRC-rated energy performance documentation is available for every glass package, so you can see the U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient before you commit.

Acoustic Performance
If you live within earshot of US-1, the Turnpike, or the Homestead Air Reserve Base flight paths, sound control isn’t an abstraction. The VLX 500’s double-contact weatherstripping and laminated glass option measurably reduce exterior noise transmission. Laminated glass in particular dampens the low-frequency rumble of traffic that standard glass lets through. It’s the difference between hearing every motorcycle and hearing a soft background murmur.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
A window’s energy rating means nothing if air leaks around the sashes. The VLX 500 uses continuous weatherstripping at the meeting rail and sill to keep conditioned air inside and unconditioned air outside. During installation, we seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam. That foam fills the rough opening completely, eliminating the gap drafts and the slow energy bleed that older caulk-only installations in Homestead homes often have.

Waterproofing
Homestead gets roughly 58 inches of rain in a wet year, often arriving in short, pounding storms. The VLX 500’s sill design includes internal weep channels that drain water away from the glass and frame before it has time to sit. The AAMA 812 foam perimeter seal adds a second line of defense at the rough opening. Neither water intrusion nor the mold growth that follows has any place in your walls.

Wind Resistance
South Miami-Dade County enforces some of the strictest wind-load requirements in the country. The VLX 500 frame, with its 0.079-inch wall thickness and reinforced corners, is engineered to meet those loads. For homes inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, we recommend the laminated impact-resistant glass package, which holds the glazing in place even if something strikes it. The window won’t become a breach point in a storm.

Security & Hardware
The VLX 500’s locking system is simple and effective: a cam-action lock that pulls the sashes together at the meeting rail, plus optional secondary locks for added hold. The operable sashes feature a tilt-latch mechanism that releases only when you intentionally engage it; the sash won’t drop suddenly during cleaning. The aluminum frame itself is not something an opportunistic burglar is going to flex or pry open quietly.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Anodized Silver are the most requested in Homestead right now; black frames give a modern or industrial edge to white stucco homes, while anodized silver reads clean and understated on midcentury ranches. Pure White disappears into white or cream exteriors, which remain common throughout Homestead neighborhoods like Portofino and the older subdivisions around Campbell Drive. Bronze and Champagne have a warmer metallic tone that pairs nicely with beige and tan exteriors, and Teak Wood gives you the look of a wood frame with none of the rot or termite risk that wood carries here in the subtropics.

Glass selection depends on where the window faces. Low-E coating is our default recommendation for any opening that takes direct sun: it cuts solar heat gain and protects furnishings from UV fade. Frosted glass works for bathrooms and windows facing close neighbors. Tempered glass is required by code on windows near doors and in certain locations. Laminated impact glass is the upgrade we suggest to any Homestead homeowner who wants the highest level of storm protection. Clear glass is available for covered porches or shaded sides of the house where maximum visibility matters more than thermal filtering.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Homestead

A well-made window installed poorly is a leak waiting to happen. We install every VLX 500 under the AAMA 2400/2410 standard, which defines correct flashing, anchoring, and sealing practices for window installation. Our crew starts with a pre-install inspection: we check the rough opening for rot, moisture damage, or framing problems that would compromise the install. If we find something, we stop and show you with a photo and a straight explanation. You decide how to proceed. No surprises after the fact.

We set each window level, plumb, and square with shims at the proper anchor points, then secure it per manufacturer engineering. The entire perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which bonds the frame to the opening and keeps air and water out far more reliably than fiberglass batt or spray foam from a can. Then we apply the exterior flashing system and run a final water test. At the end of the day, the work area is swept, the old windows are hauled off, and the job site looks like we were never there except for the new windows.

One thing we tell every Homestead customer: the manufacturer warranty is contingent on correct installation. If a window is installed out of square or without proper sealing, the warranty is void. You can’t collect on a product defect if the install was the problem. That’s the practical reason to have us install your VLX 500 windows rather than buying boxes from a big box store and trying to manage a third-party crew. We’re the authorized partner, we’re trained on this line, and we’ve installed it in homes across Homestead, Florida City, and the surrounding area.

Local conditions inform how we install too. Our soil shifts with the wet-dry seasons, and our wind loads are severe. We flash openings to shed water during hurricane-driven rain, and we anchor to withstand uplift. Homestead homes built before the modern code revisions often have rough openings that are not perfectly square; we accommodate that with proper shimming and sealing, not by forcing the frame.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window?
Lead time on the VLX 500 series runs about 3 to 5 weeks from order to delivery at our Homestead warehouse, depending on the glass and finish combination. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass tend to extend the upper end of that range. Call (448) 428-7290 and we’ll confirm current lead times for your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 500 qualify for energy tax credits?
Whether the VLX 500 qualifies depends on the glass package and the current federal and local incentive rules at the time of purchase. Low-E and thermally broken configurations are the most likely to meet the efficiency thresholds. We can provide the performance documentation you’d need to submit a claim; call (448) 428-7290 for current details for your Homestead home.

What warranty comes with the Single & Double Hung Window?
The VLX 500 carries the manufacturer warranty from ViewLux, and the coverage stays intact because TruePane Windows & Doors installs the product according to manufacturer and AAMA installation standards. If you ever have an issue, you’ll be working with us directly, not navigating a manufacturer’s phone tree on your own. We’ll help you file any claim and handle the service side from Homestead.

Can I customize the size?
Yes. The VLX 500 is not a stock-size-only product; we order each window to your exact rough opening dimensions. That means odd-shaped openings in older Homestead homes won’t need to be reframed just to fit a window. Standard and custom widths and heights are available within the engineering limits of the series. We measure every opening ourselves before ordering.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames need very little: wash them with mild soap and water twice a year, keep the sill tracks free of leaves and sand, and wipe the weatherstripping with a damp cloth. If your windows are within range of salt air from Biscayne Bay or the coast, give the frames a rinse more often. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch the finish. For a free maintenance walkthrough when we’re in your Homestead neighborhood, call (448) 428-7290.

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

We’ll measure your openings, walk you through glass and finish options, and give you a written quote with no obligation and no pressure. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (448) 428-7290 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation. We serve all of Homestead, Florida City, and the surrounding South Miami-Dade communities, and we’d be glad to show you the VLX 500 in person.

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