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AfterVLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Royal Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors
The VLX 500 single and double hung window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built around one simple idea: classic looks, modern performance. Homeowners across Royal Palm Beach choose it because it fits nearly every architectural style, from 1970s ranch homes to new Mediterranean builds in Bella Terra or Madison Green. The tilt-in sashes mean you can clean both sides of the glass from inside your home, which matters when second-story windows face the lake or golf course. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so you get factory-backed warranty coverage plus local installation expertise. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule your free measurement.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
The VLX 500 is what most people picture when they think of a window: two sashes stacked vertically, sliding up and down. Single hung means only the bottom sash moves. Double hung means both do, which gives you ventilation from the top, the bottom, or both at once. In Royal Palm Beach’s climate, that dual-ventilation option matters more than people expect. Opening the top sash lets hot air escape near the ceiling while cooler air draws in from below, all without a fan running.
The frame is extruded aluminum with a 0.079-inch wall thickness and a 2.36-inch profile width. That’s a deliberately lean frame, which means more glass area per rough opening. You get better sightlines and more natural light without changing the hole in your wall. Aluminum was chosen for a reason: it doesn’t warp in humidity, doesn’t swell after summer thunderstorms, and doesn’t rot the way wood frames eventually do in South Florida. The tilt-in sash mechanism uses hidden block-and-tackle balances rated for daily use, and the sashes lock securely into the frame when open, so a breeze off the Everglades won’t send them crashing down.
TruePane Windows & Doors has installed this series in single-family homes, townhomes, and lakefront properties throughout Royal Palm Beach. It’s a workhorse window that looks right at home almost anywhere, and the finish options let you dress it up or keep it simple.
Technical Specifications
Here’s the VLX 500 broken down by the numbers and options that matter for Royal Palm Beach homeowners:
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break, 0.079-inch wall thickness
- Profile width: 2.36 inches, engineered for a slim sightline and maximum glass area
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-resistant option available)
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Screen options: Half-screen (bottom sash only) or full-screen (full opening)
- Sash operation: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes operate)
- Cleaning: Tilt-in sashes on either configuration, accessible from inside the home
- Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 sealant specification
Custom sizing is standard. We measure each opening individually, so no two orders in Royal Palm Beach are automatically assumed to be the same, even in a single home.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
Every VLX 500 frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum, cutting heat transfer through the frame itself. Paired with Low-E glass, this is an NFRC-rated combination that keeps Royal Palm Beach afternoon heat outside and your air conditioning inside, where it belongs.
Acoustic Performance
Aluminum frames hold glass with excellent long-term dimensional stability, and that translates to consistent compression on the weather seals. For homes along Southern Boulevard, Okeechobee Boulevard, or near Royal Palm Beach High School traffic, laminated glass is an option that significantly reduces exterior noise levels coming through the window.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
The VLX 500 uses continuous compression bulb seals at the meeting rail and perimeter, designed to keep conditioned air in and outside air out. This isn’t a fiber weatherstrip like older windows. The seals maintain their shape year after year, which is critical in a humid climate like Royal Palm Beach’s.
Waterproofing
The frame design channels driven rain away from the interior through integrated weep systems, and the sill interlocks on both sashes discourage water intrusion even in the horizontal rain we get during afternoon summer storms. Combined with AAMA 812 foam perimeter sealing during installation, the system is built to keep water where it belongs: outside.
Wind Resistance
South Florida building codes require windows to handle serious wind loads, and the VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the Palm Beach County market. For homes in Royal Palm Beach needing impact protection, laminated impact-resistant glass is available and can meet code requirements without sacrificing the clean look of the frame.
Security & Hardware
The locking mechanism on the VLX 500 uses a cam-action latch that pulls the sashes tightly together and into the frame, improving both security and the weather seal. The lock is visible, which is part of its deterrent value. Tempered or laminated glass adds another layer of intrusion resistance for ground-floor windows.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, which is more flexibility than most aluminum hung windows offer in Royal Palm Beach. Premium Black and Anodized Silver lean modern and work beautifully on contemporary builds and renovations with black or stainless hardware. Pure White and Champagne fit the clean, coastal look common in newer developments. Bronze reads traditional and pairs well with darker roof tiles. Teak Wood gives you a wood-frame aesthetic without the maintenance headache that real wood brings in South Florida humidity.
On the glass side, Clear is the starting point and works fine for windows that aren’t heavily sun-exposed. Low-E is the upgrade we recommend most often in Royal Palm Beach because it’s the single biggest energy performance improvement you can pick. Frosted makes sense for bathrooms and any window facing a close neighbor. Tempered glass is a code requirement for certain locations like doors and windows near the floor, and Laminated is the impact-rated option that also provides the best sound damping and intrusion resistance.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Royal Palm Beach
How a window gets installed matters every bit as much as the window itself. An excellent window set into a poorly sealed rough opening will leak air, water, and energy, and it will not perform to its ratings. That’s why TruePane Windows & Doors treats installation as its own discipline, separate from whatever product goes into the opening.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of the surrounding framing, and the existing weather barrier before anything gets ordered. When the VLX 500 arrives, we confirm every sash operates correctly before it goes into the wall.
Installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards: the frame gets set level, plumb, and square, then shimmed and fastened at the correct anchor points so the window operates the way it was engineered to. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam sealant, which expands to fill gaps without warping the frame. After trim and fitment, we run a water test on the sill and bottom corners, clean the glass, and walk the window with you to confirm operation and finish condition. The sashes get cycled, the tilt-in feature gets demonstrated, and only then is the job done.
One point worth being blunt about: most window manufacturers, ViewLux included, will not honor a warranty on a window that was installed incorrectly. A bad install is the fastest way to turn a great product into a problem. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed hundreds of units across Royal Palm Beach, and our work is done to keep your warranty valid, not just to pass a visual check.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Lead time varies based on glass and finish combinations, but most VLX 500 orders from TruePane Windows & Doors arrive within 3 to 6 weeks from final measurement and approval. Custom sizes and laminated glass can extend that timeline, so we recommend scheduling a measurement early in your planning process. Call (386) 251-6745 to check current production times for your specific configuration.
Whether the VLX 500 qualifies depends on the glass package selected and the current federal and local program requirements, which change periodically. Low-E glass packages with appropriate NFRC U-factor and SHGC ratings are the most likely combination to meet energy-efficiency criteria in Royal Palm Beach. Your tax professional can confirm eligibility for your specific installation, and we can provide the performance documentation from your order. Call (386) 251-6745 for help identifying qualifying glass packages.
The VLX 500 comes with the standard ViewLux manufacturer warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship, and is only valid when the product is installed by an authorized partner like TruePane Windows & Doors. Our installation work is also backed by our own workmanship commitment. We’ll walk you through the exact warranty terms for your order before anything is signed. Call (386) 251-6745 and we’ll explain what’s covered.
Yes. The VLX 500 is not a stock-size-only product. TruePane Windows & Doors measures every rough opening in your Royal Palm Beach home individually and orders each unit to fit that opening, down to the fraction of an inch. That means odd-sized openings, older homes, and non-standard replacements all get proper treatment, not a “close enough” fit with oversized trim. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule a free on-site measurement.
Aluminum frames on the VLX 500 need very little maintenance. Wipe the frame and sash down with mild soap and water a couple times a year, keep the track clear of sand and debris, and occasionally lubricate the balance and lock mechanism with a dry silicone spray. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the finish. After a big storm in Royal Palm Beach, check the sill drains are clear. That’s genuinely about it. Call (386) 251-6745 if you ever have an operational issue, and we’ll walk you through it.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Royal Palm Beach
If you’re replacing windows in Royal Palm Beach, the VLX 500 deserves a serious look. Every project starts with a free on-site measurement so we can quote real numbers, not ballparks. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (386) 251-6745 to schedule yours, or to talk through glass, finish, and screen options for your home.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Royal Palm Beach, FL.
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