VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is the workhorse of South Florida replacement windows. It’s a classic vertical-glide aluminum design, slim enough to disappear into the wall, strong enough to stand up to hurricane season year after year. In Coral Springs, homeowners gravitate toward this series because it does the simple things exceptionally well: opens smoothly, cleans easily, seals tightly. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, TruePane Windows & Doors delivers the full manufacturer warranty with every build. We do it right the first time, per AAMA standards. If you’re pricing a window package for a Coral Springs home, this page will give you straight answers. Call (727) 261-2215 for a free measurement and quote.

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Product Overview - VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is a vertical-glide aluminum hung window built around a simple promise: it should feel solid when you open it, and it should look even better ten years later. The 2.36-inch profile width keeps sightlines narrow, which means more glass and less frame. That’s a detail buyers in Coral Springs notice, especially in homes where natural light matters and bulky vinyl frames would chop up the view.

Where does this window fit? Pretty much everywhere. We install the VLX 500 in ranches off Wiles Road, two-story colonials in Heron Bay, waterfront properties in Cypress Cove, and 1980s-era homes along Coral Springs Drive that are getting their second or third window replacement. Single hung means the bottom sash moves and the top sash stays fixed. Double hung means both sashes slide. If you’re deciding between the two, the double hung tends to win in bedrooms and upstairs spaces because you can ventilate from the top sash and keep curious kids or pets safer at the bottom. The single hung is the budget-friendlier option and performs identically on the thermal side.

Both configurations feature tilt-in sashes. Pop the release tabs and the sash swings down toward the room so you can clean the exterior glass from inside the house. For Coral Springs homeowners, that’s the difference between a squeegee on a ladder and a two-minute wipe from the hallway. The aluminum frame carries structural load efficiently, which means the VLX 500 can hold large glass panels without sagging, warping, or flexing the way vinyl frames tend to under Florida sun exposure. We routinely order this series in widths up to 36 inches for single openings and mulled combos for wider spans.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 500 brings to a Coral Springs opening, in plain numbers:

• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches. That’s a meaningful number in aluminum extrusions. It adds torsional rigidity without adding bulk.
• Profile width: 2.36 inches. Narrow sightlines for a clean, modern look.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Laminated is the impact-rated option we recommend for wind-load compliance in Coral Springs.
• Finish colors: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Half-screen or full-screen. Half-screen covers the bottom sash opening. Full-screen spans the entire window.
• Configuration: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes operable).
• Sill options: Standard sloped sill, with upgrade profiles available for stucco-depth installations common in older Coral Springs construction.

Every VLX 500 we install in Coral Springs is ordered per-opening, cut to your exact measurements. We don’t stock a warehouse of one-size-fits-all windows and hope they fit your opening. That’s a corner-cutting approach that shows up as air leaks and rattling frames two years later.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 500 uses a polyamide thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum profiles. That single design choice is the difference between an aluminum window from 1985 and a window that actually holds conditioned air inside your Coral Springs home. NFRC-rated performance data backs the numbers, and we can pull the specific U-factor and SHGC ratings for your glass package when we quote. Low-E glass works with the thermal break to reduce heat gain through south and west-facing openings, which matters in Coral Springs where afternoon sun on a sliding glass door can heat up a whole room.

Acoustic Performance

Aluminum frames don’t get enough credit for sound control. The VLX 500’s rigid extrusion seats glass with high compression gaskets, and the laminated glass option adds a sound-dampening interlayer that cuts high-frequency noise noticeably. If your home backs up to Sample Road or sits near the Sawgrass Expressway, the acoustic difference between a basic single-pane replacement and the VLX 500 with laminated glass is dramatic at 3 a.m. when a truck engine brakes.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Every joint in the VLX 500 sash and frame uses a continuous bulb seal. That means no felt weatherstripping that flattens out in six months and starts whistling in a Coral Springs thunderstorm. The frame is engineered so the sash compresses into the seal uniformly at all four corners, which is where most hung windows leak first. Combined with proper installation, this window holds air conditioning in and keeps humid exterior air out.

Waterproofing

On the exterior, the VLX 500 drains through a built-in weep system in the sill, not over it. The trapped channel design moves water out through weep holes even during driving rain at a 45-degree angle, the exact scenario we see in Coral Springs during summer afternoon storms. TruePane installs every unit with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant at all perimeter joints, so there’s a second layer of water and air protection between the window and the rough opening.

Wind Resistance

Broward County building code doesn’t play around with wind-load ratings, and neither does the VLX 500. The 0.079-inch wall thickness and reinforced mullion options let this window hit high design pressures. For homes in Coral Springs that fall inside the high-velocity hurricane zone requirements, the laminated glass option brings the package to impact-resistant status. We’ll spec the exact DP rating your opening needs during your free estimate.

Security & Hardware

The VLX 500 uses die-cast cam locks at the check rail and stainless steel coil balances, not plastic friction rollers. For a Coral Springs homeowner, that means the window stays locked when you lock it, and it won’t slam shut under its own weight if a balance fails. The tilt-in mechanism has a secondary catch that prevents accidental release. You’d be surprised how many budget aluminum hung windows skip that detail.

Color & Glass Options

Six finishes give the VLX 500 real design flexibility. Premium Black remains the top seller in Coral Springs, especially on white stucco homes where the contrast creates a sharp modern edge. Pure White is the quiet choice for traditional ranches and HOA-controlled communities where consistency matters. Anodized Silver has that raw aluminum look that reads contemporary without shouting. Bronze and Champagne are warmer options that pair well with terracotta roof tiles and Spanish-style elevations common in older Coral Springs neighborhoods. Teak Wood gives you a wood-tone finish with none of the rot, termite, or repainting maintenance that comes with real wood in South Florida humidity.

On the glass side, Clear keeps things simple. Low-E is what we recommend for most Coral Springs openings because the energy savings on west-facing windows pays for itself. Frosted works for bathrooms and side-lights where you need privacy but still want daylight. Tempered is code-required for specific locations and adds safety. Laminated is the impact-grade option and gives you wind debris protection plus better sound control in one piece of glass.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Coral Springs

Here’s a fact most homeowners in Coral Springs don’t hear until it’s too late: the manufacturer warranty on a replacement window is only as good as the installation under it. A $900 VLX 500 window installed badly is a drafty, leaky, warranty-voided piece of aluminum. A $900 VLX 500 installed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards is a 20-year window.

Our process starts before we ever order the window. We measure every opening, check for square, inspect the condition of the rough opening framing, and assess the existing flashing. In Coral Springs, we work around stucco, wood frame, and concrete block construction depending on the era of the home, and the flashing method changes with each. We don’t skip this step because it’s where water intrusion starts.

On install day, we set each VLX 500 level, plumb, and square. The sash won’t glide correctly if the frame is racked, so we shim at the load points and check the diagonal measurement before tightening anything down. The perimeter gets a continuous AAMA 812 low-expansion foam seal, which seals every joint against air and water without bowing the frame. After the foam cures, we trim and seal the exterior with a high-grade perimeter caulk, then run a water test on the sill and bottom corners.

Cleanup is part of the job. We haul the old windows, we vacuum the work area, and we walk you through the operation of your new windows before we leave. For Coral Springs homeowners who’ve had bad experiences with contractors, this part usually surprises them. It shouldn’t be a surprise. It’s just the standard we hold.

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

We stand behind every VLX 500 we install in Coral Springs, from first measurement to final walkthrough. If you’re planning a window replacement, let’s talk specific numbers, not a brochure. Call (727) 261-2215 to schedule your free on-site measurement and line-item quote. TruePane Windows & Doors, your authorized ViewLux partner in Coral Springs, FL.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, Coral Springs, FL. We install every window as if it were going into our own home.