VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window with a clean, timeless profile that works in nearly every home style you’ll find across Stuart, from mid-century ranches near Poppleton Creek to newer builds in Rocky Point. Both sashes tilt inward, which makes cleaning from inside the house a simple chore rather than a ladder job. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so when you buy the VLX 500 through us, you get the manufacturer’s full warranty backed by local installation that meets the AAMA standards this window was engineered around. Call (754) 324-4646 to talk through your project or schedule a measurement.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 series is built around a simple idea: a hung window should glide effortlessly, seal tightly, and look sharp from the day it’s installed until decades later. ViewLux designed this series as a workhorse, and TruePane Windows & Doors installs it throughout Martin County in homes where homeowners want the strength of aluminum without the bulky framing you see in older aluminum windows.

The frame profile measures 2.36 inches wide, which is substantial enough to hold laminated impact glass securely but slim enough to keep sightlines open. Wall thickness runs at 0.079 inches, giving the extrusion real rigidity. That matters in Stuart, where afternoon thunderstorms can arrive fast and hard, and a flimsy frame will flex, leak, or bind over time. This one doesn’t.

Both the single hung and double hung configurations operate on a vertical track. On the single hung, the top sash stays fixed and you raise the bottom. On the double hung, both sashes move, which gives you better airflow control in a coastal climate. The tilt-in mechanism is the practical part: you release the sash and it swings inward so you can wipe the exterior glass from inside your living room. For a second-story bedroom in Sewall’s Point or a waterfront condo in Stuart, that’s a genuine quality-of-life upgrade.

What we hear most from homeowners choosing this series is that they want a window that reads as “traditional Florida” without the maintenance headaches of wood or the dated look of old aluminum. The VLX 500 delivers that: straight lines, square corners, and hardware that doesn’t announce itself. It’s an honest, well-engineered window, and that’s why we’re comfortable putting our name on every install.

Technical Specifications

The VLX 500 is one of the more configurable hung windows we install in Stuart, which means it adapts to a wide range of openings and design briefs. Here’s what you’re working with:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches of extruded aluminum, a heavier gauge than many budget hung windows on the market
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, balancing strength against a clean, narrow sightline
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated (with impact-rated laminated available for wind-borne debris zones)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen (lower sash coverage) or full screen, both removable for seasonal cleaning
• Operation: Single hung (lower sash operable) or double hung (both sashes operable) with tilt-in cleaning on moving sashes
• Performance path: Thermal break construction, tested for airtightness, water penetration resistance, and sound control under NFRC and AAMA protocols

Every VLX 500 we order for a Stuart home is sized to the opening and glazed to the exposure. A west-facing window in Palm City gets different glass than a shaded north-facing unit near the St. Lucie River, and that choice is exactly where our team earns its keep.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 500 uses a thermal break in the aluminum frame, which is the single most important design feature for energy performance in a metal window. Without it, an aluminum frame conducts heat straight through the wall. With it, the inner and outer frame sections are separated, slowing heat transfer and helping your AC in Stuart’s long summers. Pair the frame with Low-E glass and you’ll feel the difference in rooms that catch direct sun.

Acoustic Performance

If you live near US-1, the railroad tracks, or a busy Stuart intersection, sound control isn’t a luxury. Laminated glass is the biggest lever for noise reduction, and the VLX 500 accepts laminated glazing in both sashes. The tight frame tolerances also help, since sound leaks through gaps just like air does. Testing under NFRC protocols covers sound transmission ratings, so you can pick a glass package with numbers that fit your street.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

A hung window is only as good as the seal where sashes meet the frame. The VLX 500 uses full-perimeter weatherstripping and an interlocking meeting rail on double hung configurations. That’s what keeps conditioned air inside and Stuart’s humid outside air where it belongs. In our inspections, poorly sealed hung windows are a top cause of high summer electric bills in older Martin County homes.

Waterproofing

Aluminum handles water exposure well as a material, but only if the window is designed and installed to shed water. The VLX 500 includes weepholes and drainage channels built into the extrusion to let any incidental water escape the frame rather than pool. The installation is the second half of this equation, and we’ll get to that below, because a great window with a careless install will still leak.

Wind Resistance

Stuart sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, and the VLX 500 is wind-load rated to meet local building code requirements for the South Florida coastal market. Impact-rated laminated glass is available for the configuration, and when paired with proper anchoring per AAMA 2410, the assembled window is engineered to hold its opening in a named storm. We’ll pull the right glass and hardware combination for your specific exposure and permit requirements.

Security & Hardware

The locking system on the VLX 500 uses a die-cast cam action lock that draws the sashes together rather than just catching a loose tab. On double hung units you’ll also get sash retainers that stop the operable sash from being lifted out of its track from outside. It’s a small detail, but it’s the kind of hardware that makes a real difference on a ground-floor window in Stuart.

Color & Glass Options

The six finish options give this window serious range. Pure White and Premium Black are the two we order most in Stuart: white for traditional Florida ranch homes and coastal cottages, black for modern and farmhouse-style builds where contrast is the design move. Anodized Silver is the classic aluminum look, and it remains popular on mid-century homes and commercial-style residential projects. Bronze reads warm and dark, and it pairs well with natural stone and tile. Champagne lands between silver and bronze, giving a softer metallic tone that flatters gray and warm-neutral exteriors. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish over aluminum, so you get the look of stained wood without the rot, termite, and repainting issues wood frames bring to a humid climate.

On the glass side, Clear is the no-upcharge baseline. Low-E adds an invisible coating that reflects infrared heat, which means real savings when your AC runs nine months a year. Frosted is ideal for bathrooms, side yards, and any window where you want light but not a sightline. Tempered is safety glass required by code in certain locations, including windows near doors and low windows in bedrooms. Laminated is the workhorse for impact zones and noise reduction, and it’s the glass we recommend first for any Stuart home in a wind-borne debris region.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Stuart

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about window replacement: the manufacturer builds the window, but the installer is the one who determines whether it performs. A VLX 500 that’s installed out of level, without proper perimeter sealing, or with the wrong anchoring will leak, bind, and eventually fail. It doesn’t matter how good the extrusion is. When an installation is done incorrectly, the manufacturer’s warranty can be voided, and you’ll be paying out of pocket for a problem you didn’t create.

That’s why TruePane Windows & Doors treats installation as the product. Our process for every VLX 500 install in Stuart starts with a pre-install inspection: we verify the rough opening, check for hidden rot or termite damage in the surrounding framing, and measure the opening in three places to catch any out-of-square conditions before the window arrives. We don’t guess.

The set itself follows AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. Every unit goes in level, plumb, and square, shimmed at the recommended points and anchored to the structural framing. We use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints, which creates a continuous air and water seal without distorting the frame. Then the exterior gets properly flashed and sealed, which is where most Stuart window leaks actually begin.

After the window is set and sealed, we run a water test on the installed unit, check the sashes for smooth operation and proper tilt-in engagement, and handle the cleanup. You’d be surprised how many window installs skip the water test. We don’t, especially in a coastal market where the next storm is always coming. When the job is done, you have a window installed the way the manufacturer’s engineering intended, and a warranty that actually stands behind it.

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The fastest way to get an accurate number for your project is to call (754) 324-4646 and schedule a free on-site measurement. We’ll come out to your home in Stuart, walk the windows with you, talk through glass packages and finishes, and put together a written line-item quote so you know exactly what you’re paying for. No pressure, no change orders, no surprises.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partners serving Stuart, FL and the surrounding Martin County area.