VLX 500 Sliding Window

VLX 500 Sliding Window in Hollywood, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 is a high-performance aluminum sliding window built around two ideas Hollywood homeowners keep asking for: more glass, less frame. Its 1.97″ profile means sightlines stay clean, and the 0.079″ wall aluminum keeps the whole assembly rigid without feeling bulky. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for which matters because this product is only as good as the crew setting it. We install the VLX 500 across Hollywood, FL, from Hollywood Lakes to Emerald Hills, and we do it under the full AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate on any 2-track or 3-track configuration.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Sliding Window

The VLX 500 exists because a sliding window should feel like it disappears. ViewLux engineered this series as a slim-profile aluminum sliding system, and the word “effortless” in the description isn’t marketing filler. The track rollers are sized for daily use, so a panel that’s 6 feet wide still glides with one hand. That’s the test most people in Hollywood run when they compare windows, and it’s the one this series passes consistently.

Architecturally, the VLX 500 fits three common South Florida situations. First, mid-century Hollywood homes where the original jalousie or single-pane aluminum needs replacement but the clean horizontal lines should stay. Second, new construction where the builder wants maximum visible glass area without stepping up to impact-rated pricing unless required. Third, condos and apartments where the 2-track version keeps the frame depth shallow enough for existing openings. The 3-track version gives you a third panel, which works well for wider openings that would otherwise need a much heavier fixed unit.

Materials matter here. The aluminum is extruded at a 0.079″ wall thickness, which is why the frame holds its shape after years of sun exposure and humidity that warps lesser vinyl units. The finish is the same story, baked onto the aluminum so it doesn’t chalk or peel the way painted wood does two blocks from the Atlantic. Buyers choose the VLX 500 because they want the aluminum look without the maintenance tax that came with older aluminum windows.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re getting with the VLX 500, in plain terms. We’re listing the numbers ViewLux publishes, plus the options TruePane Windows & Doors orders most often for Hollywood homes.

• Profile width: 1.97″ frame depth, slim enough to maximize glass area on either track configuration
• Wall thickness: 0.079″ extruded aluminum, stiffer than many competing aluminum sliders at this price point
• Track configurations: 2-track for standard openings, 3-track for wider spans where you want a bigger ventilation opening
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (laminated carries the impact-resistance spec)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen (rolls out of sight) or standard sliding screen
• Performance standards: Thermal break technology with NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant specified at every perimeter joint
• Ratings: Tested for airtightness, waterproofing, mist prevention, and sound control; wind-load rated for South Florida climate requirements

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 500 uses thermal break technology, which separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces with a non-conductive barrier. In Hollywood’s cooling-heavy climate, that break is what stops your AC from leaking through the frame and stops condensation from forming on the inside edge. NFRC-rated, so the U-factor and solar heat gain numbers are real, not estimated.

Acoustic Performance

Sound control is a bigger deal in Hollywood than most people plan for. Traffic on US-1, sirens on Hollywood Boulevard, the 6 a.m. garbage truck. The VLX 500’s airtight frame and laminated glass option cut perceptible noise. Laminated glass is the biggest upgrade for this. If you’re near Sheridan Street or Dixie Highway, it’s worth pricing.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Every VLX 500 we install gets a full AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant at the perimeter. That’s not an upsell, that’s the specification from TruePane Windows & Doors on every Hollywood job. The result is an uninterrupted air barrier from rough opening to frame. Less infiltration means less humidity inside, which matters when your indoor air is fighting 80% outdoor humidity most of the year.

Waterproofing

South Florida rain doesn’t fall straight down. It comes sideways in August. The VLX 500’s drainage design and sealant strategy both matter, and the second one is on the installer. We test every installation with water at the sill and check the weep function before we call a job done. A window that passes the AAMA 2410 test doesn’t leave puddles on your floor in a summer storm.

Wind Resistance

The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the local climate requirements in Hollywood. What that means in practice: that 0.079″ wall isn’t cosmetic. Tall buildings in East Hollywood, wide spans on beachside condos, third-floor openings exposed to direct wind. Before we order a unit, we check the elevation and design pressure for your specific location so the glass package matches the opening.

Security & Hardware

The locking hardware on the VLX 500 is built into the frame, not bolted on as an afterthought. Laminated glass adds an entry barrier that standard annealed glass doesn’t have, because it holds together under impact instead of shattering into large dangerous shards. For ground-floor units in Hollywood, or any window facing an alley or breezeway, we recommend at least pricing that option.

Color & Glass Options

ViewLux offers six finishes on the VLX 500, and South Florida does not treat all of them equally.

Premium Black is the choice for modern builds and anything with a flat-roof or contemporary elevation. It reads architectural, and it hides the grime that accumulates on coastal frames. Pure White works on traditional Hollywood bungalows and any home where you don’t want the window to be the visual focus. Anodized Silver is the classic aluminum look, and it reflects heat better than darker finishes. Bronze and Champagne both suit Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes, which Hollywood has plenty of, especially west of I-95. Teak Wood is a newer finish that gives you the look of wood without the rot and termite problems we deal with on real wood windows within a mile of the beach.

On glass: Clear is the budget option, but in Hollywood you’ll feel it. Low-E is the one we order most, since it cuts solar heat gain without a noticeable tint. Frosted belongs on bathrooms, closets, and any first-floor window facing a neighbor’s patio. Tempered is a code requirement in certain locations, like next to doors or in windows where the sill is under 18 inches from the floor. Laminated is the impact-rated option, and it also solves the noise and security issues. We’ll walk you through which glass goes where based on your specific elevation and code zone.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood

Here’s the truth about aluminum windows: a great product installed badly is a bad product. ViewLux’s warranty covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover water intrusion, air leaks, or frame warping caused by an installation that wasn’t level, plumb, or square. That’s why we never rush an install in Hollywood.

Our process on every VLX 500 job starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the rough opening from three points in each dimension, check for rot or water damage in the existing frame, and confirm the design pressure requirement for your specific address and elevation. Then we order. Once the units arrive, our crew sets each window with shims and levels it on both axes before a single screw goes in. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 as the baseline, not the ceiling. Perimeter seal is AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at every joint, not caulk from a box store. After the window is set, we run a water test at the sill, check the weep function, and watch for any air movement around the frame. Then interior and exterior trim, then cleanup. The job site is broom-clean before we leave.

Hollywood-specific conditions shape how we work. Salt air east of A1A eats cheap aluminum. High-rise condo work requires different anchoring than single-family. And the Florida Building Code’s wind-load requirements in Broward County mean your glass package has to match your exposure category, not just your taste. We know the difference, and we’ve been doing this long enough in Hollywood that we don’t have to guess.

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Get a Quote - VLX 500 Sliding Window in Hollywood

The best way to price the VLX 500 is to see your opening. We’ll come out, measure, talk glass packages, and give you a line-by-line written quote before you decide anything. No pressure, no change orders later. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (863) 334-2933 to schedule your free on-site measurement in Hollywood, FL. We’ll bring the samples and the numbers.