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The VLX 500 is a single and double hung aluminum window built for Florida living. It opens vertically, tilts inward for cleaning, and shrugs off the salt air, humidity, and afternoon downpours that Hollywood throws at it. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we sell and install this exact series with factory-backed warranty protection. Homeowners across Hollywood, from Emerald Hills to Hollywood Lakes, choose the VLX 500 when they want clean sightlines, low maintenance, and a window that won’t warp or swell like wood. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free quote on your project.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
The VLX 500 is the workhorse of the ViewLux aluminum line. It’s a classic vertical-glide window: the bottom sash slides up, the top sash slides down, and both tilt inward when you want to clean the exterior glass from inside your home. For a two-story house in Hollywood, that tilt-in feature is not a luxury. It’s the difference between clean windows and permanently hazy ones.
Architecturally, this window fits almost anywhere. We’ve installed the VLX 500 in 1950s ranch homes off Federal Highway, in new modern builds near Downtown Hollywood, and in mid-rise condos along the Intracoastal. The 2.36-inch profile width gives it a slim, contemporary frame that maximizes glass area, which matters when you’re paying for an ocean breeze view.
What makes this series stand out is the engineering underneath the finish. The frame is extruded aluminum with a structural wall thickness of 0.079 inches. That’s a meaningful number: it’s rigid enough to resist racking and bowing during installation and over decades of use, without the bulk of a heavier commercial extrusion. Aluminum is the right material for Hollywood’s climate. It doesn’t absorb humidity, it doesn’t feed termites, and it holds its shape through temperature swings that make vinyl soft and wood doors stick.
Technical Specifications
Here’s what you’re getting with the VLX 500, in plain numbers:
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum, structural wall thickness of 0.079 inches (just under a tenth of an inch of solid metal at every stress point).
- Profile width: 2.36 inches, a slim sightline that works well with modern and mid-century architecture common in Hollywood.
- Operation: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes operate), vertical glide with tilt-in sashes.
- Glass types: Clear, frosted, Low-E, tempered, and laminated. Laminated is the impact-resistant option for storm protection.
- Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
- Screen options: Half-screen (covers the lower sash opening) or full-screen (covers the entire opening).
- Performance standards: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 foam perimeter sealant.
Every VLX 500 we order for a Hollywood project is sized to the opening, not pulled from a shelf. Custom widths and heights are standard, not an upcharge.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 uses a thermal break, a non-conductive barrier separating the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That’s what stops Hollywood’s summer heat from conducting straight through the metal and into your living room. Pair it with Low-E glass and your air conditioner works noticeably less. NFRC ratings are available for every glass configuration.
Acoustic Performance
If you live within earshot of I-95, the Turnpike, or the Brightline tracks, you know what traffic noise does to a home. The VLX 500’s tight frame tolerances and laminated glass option cut sound transmission significantly. Laminated glass is the single biggest acoustic upgrade you can make, and it’s available on this window.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Double-hung windows are only as good as their seals. The VLX 500 uses compression weatherstripping at every sash-to-frame contact point. When we install it in Hollywood homes, we also seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam. That eliminates the drafts and air leaks that make rooms feel humid and drive up cooling bills.
Waterproofing
South Florida gets over 60 inches of rain a year, often delivered sideways. The VLX 500 is engineered with internal weep channels that drain water from the frame back to the exterior. Proper installation matters as much as the window itself. TruePane follows AAMA 2400/2410 installation protocols, including sill flashing and perimeter sealing, so water never finds a path into your wall cavity.
Wind Resistance
Hollywood sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for local code requirements, and when equipped with laminated impact glass, it meets Miami-Dade and Broward County standards for windborne debris protection. That’s the glass option you want if you’re replacing windows in a home built before the 2002 Florida Building Code or if your insurance company is asking for proof of protection.
Security & Hardware
The VLX 500 comes with a multi-point locking mechanism on double hung configurations and a cam-action lock on single hung units. The aluminum frame resists prying in a way vinyl frames do not. Add laminated glass and you have a window that’s genuinely difficult to break through, which matters for ground-floor units in Hollywood’s older neighborhoods.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and the choice matters more than most homeowners expect. Premium Black and Pure White are the most popular in Hollywood right now, especially on modern and contemporary homes where contrast against stucco or light paint creates a crisp, deliberate look. Anodized Silver gives you that raw aluminum aesthetic that pairs beautifully with mid-century architecture, which Hollywood has in abundance. Bronze and Champagne are warmer tones that work well on traditional Mediterranean-style homes. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that gives you the look of wood with zero maintenance, ideal for anyone replacing rotted wood windows and wanting to keep the same curb appeal.
On the glass side, Clear is the budget baseline. Frosted works for bathrooms and side yards where privacy matters more than visibility. Low-E is the energy upgrade we recommend to nearly every Hollywood homeowner because it reflects solar heat while letting light through. Tempered is required by code in certain locations like doors and low windows. Laminated is the impact and acoustic choice, and for Hollywood’s hurricane exposure, it’s the one we steer most customers toward.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about window installation: a premium window installed poorly will perform worse than a cheap window installed correctly. We’ve replaced windows in Hollywood that were brand new three years before, leaking around the frame because the original installer skipped the flashing or used caulk where foam belonged.
Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s the first thing you should know. The second is that TruePane is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means our installers are trained on this specific product line and we install it to the standard the factory expects.
Our process for every VLX 500 job in Hollywood starts with a pre-installation inspection. We measure the opening, check the condition of the surrounding framing, and identify any water damage from the old windows before we touch anything. Then we set the new window level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the sash operates smoothly and locks engage properly. We seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, install flashing per AAMA 2400/2410 guidelines, and run a water test on the exterior before we call the job done.
Hollywood’s climate adds pressure in ways other markets don’t see. The combination of salt air near the beach, high humidity inland, and intense UV exposure means sealant and flashing choices matter more here than they would in Orlando or Tampa. We use materials rated for coastal South Florida conditions. Your windows should outlast your mortgage, not your next storm season.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Most VLX 500 orders arrive at our Hollywood warehouse within 2 to 4 weeks from the date we confirm measurements. Custom sizes and specialty glass like laminated or Low-E can add a week or two. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll give you a current timeline for your specific configuration.
The VLX 500 in a Low-E configuration meets the ENERGY STAR criteria for the Southern climate zone, which can qualify you for federal energy efficiency tax credits. Eligibility depends on the specific glass package and your tax situation. We can provide the NFRC documentation you’ll need when we quote your project.
The VLX 500 carries ViewLux’s factory warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, and our installation workmanship is covered by TruePane Windows & Doors. What you need to know: the manufacturer warranty is only valid if the window is installed by an authorized partner, which is exactly what we are. Call (863) 334-2933 if you want warranty specifics for your window type.
Yes. Every VLX 500 we install in Hollywood is made to the width and height of your opening, not a stock size. That means no fillers, no oversized trim to hide gaps, and no compromises on glass area. We measure, you approve, the factory builds.
Wash the frames with mild soap and water twice a year, especially if you live within a mile of the ocean in Hollywood where salt residue builds up. Inspect the weatherstripping annually and wipe the tracks clean so the sashes glide smoothly. The tilt-in sashes make exterior glass cleaning a one-person job from inside your home.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Hollywood
Replacing windows is a decision you’ll live with for 20 years or more. Start with real numbers. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (863) 334-2933 and we’ll schedule a free on-site measurement in Hollywood, walk you through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises and no change orders.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Hollywood, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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