VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Austin, TX | Hale Windows Austin

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window by ViewLux is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homeowners in Austin who want clean sightlines, low-maintenance operation, and a frame that holds up to Texas heat without warping. We’re Hale Windows Austin, an authorized ViewLux installation partner, and we’ve installed this series in homes across Hyde Park, Mueller, Circle C, Westlake, and Leander. It’s a straightforward, honest window: tilt-in sashes so you can clean the exterior glass from indoors, thermally broken aluminum so the frame doesn’t cook in August, and hardware that works smoothly for decades. Call (254) 736-6486 to talk pricing and lead times with our Austin team.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is the kind of window that makes sense the moment you operate it. Single hung means the bottom sash glides up; double hung means both the top and bottom sashes move. Both versions share the same extruded aluminum frame, the same tilt-in mechanism, and the same 0.079-inch wall thickness that gives the profile its rigidity. In Austin, where we get everything from hundred-degree afternoons to sudden spring hailstorms, a window either holds its shape or it doesn’t. Aluminum does. It doesn’t swell, rot, or sag the way wood and some vinyl frames do after years of Central Texas sun exposure.

Why homeowners choose this series over cheaper alternatives usually comes down to three things. First, the tilt-in sashes. Cleaning second-story windows in a two-story Austin home without that feature means ladders, squeegees, and a lot of muttered profanity. With the VLX 500, you release the sash, tilt it inward, wipe the glass, and click it back into place. Second, the thermal break. Raw aluminum conducts heat, which is why cheap aluminum windows from decades ago made rooms feel like ovens. The VLX 500 separates the interior and exterior frame sections with a non-conductive barrier, which is standard practice now but still missing from bargain imports. Third, the aesthetic. The profile is slim enough to maximize glass area, which matters when you’re paying for a view of the Hill Country or just want more natural light in a Craftsman bungalow off South Congress.

We stock and order this window in Austin on a regular schedule. Because we’re an authorized ViewLux partner, we have direct access to factory lead times, factory support on custom sizes, and warranty documentation that third-party resellers can’t always produce. If a VLX 500 ever needs service, we handle the claim for you rather than pointing you to a 1-800 number.

Technical Specifications

• Profile width: 2.36 inches, slim enough for contemporary and mid-century designs without sacrificing structural strength.
• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches, extruded aluminum rated for residential and light commercial use.
• Operation: Single hung (bottom sash operable) or double hung (both sashes operable).
• Cleaning: Both sashes tilt inward for interior-side glass access.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Half-screen (covers the operable sash only) or full screen (covers the full opening).
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance via thermal break, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant spec.
• Sound control: Available acoustic ratings; laminated glass upgrades improve STC performance.
• Wind load: Rated for Austin’s wind zone requirements, including higher-exposure hillside sites.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 500 uses a thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum sections. That barrier interrupts the heat path that would otherwise pull August heat through the frame into your Austin living room. With Low-E glass, the window qualifies for NFRC-rated energy performance labels, which is what matters when you’re comparing utility bills after a summer of running the AC.

Acoustic Performance. Aluminum frames plus laminated glass is the combination we recommend most often to Austin homeowners near MoPac, I-35, or the airport. The frame’s density helps block exterior noise, and laminated glass adds real decibel reduction compared to standard dual-pane. If road noise is a factor in your neighborhood, mention it when you call; we’ll spec the right glass.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The VLX 500 uses compression weatherstripping around the full sash perimeter, and the frame design seats the sashes tightly when closed. On installation, we seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam. That prevents the small air leaks that cause drafts in January and let conditioned air escape in July.

Waterproofing. This window is designed to shed water, not trap it. The frame includes integrated drainage channels that direct moisture down and out through weep holes at the sill. Combined with proper perimeter flashing per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the result is a window that handles Austin’s downpour season without water intrusion.

Wind Resistance. The 0.079-inch wall thickness and 2.36-inch profile depth give the VLX 500 the structural stiffness to handle gusty spring storm fronts. For homes on exposed ridge lines or western-facing elevations that catch the brunt of storms, this window is wind-load rated to handle those conditions at standard residential sizes.

Security & Hardware. The VLX 500 ships with a locking mechanism integrated into the sash. For homeowners who want more, the laminated glass option makes forced entry significantly harder: the glass cracks but doesn’t shatter out of the frame the way standard annealed glass does. That’s the same grade of glass used in hurricane zones, and it’s a sensible upgrade for ground-floor windows in any Austin neighborhood.

Color & Glass Options

You choose the finish and the glass. That’s the whole deal with the VLX 500, and it’s why this window works in a Tarrytown colonial, a Mueller modern farmhouse, or an East Austin contemporary remodel equally well.

Finishes: Premium Black is the bestselling option in Austin right now, particularly on white stucco or painted brick homes where the dark frames create a sharp, modern contrast. Pure White is the safe, classic choice for traditional architecture, and it won’t look dirty after a dust storm the way darker frames sometimes do. Anodized Silver is raw, industrial, and works beautifully on metal-roofed or contemporary designs. Bronze has a warm, muted tone that pairs well with natural stone or darker brick. Champagne is a lighter metallic that reads sophisticated without going full silver. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-look finish that gives you the warmth of timber without the maintenance; it’s popular in older neighborhoods like Hyde Park where wood windows were original.

Glass: Clear is the budget-friendly base option. Frosted is for bathrooms, closets, and any window where privacy matters more than the view. Low-E is the energy-upgrade we recommend for every Austin installation: it reflects solar heat while allowing light through, and it helps with UV protection on furniture and flooring. Tempered glass is safety glass, required by code near doors and low sill heights; it breaks into small, less dangerous pieces. Laminated glass is the security and sound option, built with a plastic interlayer that holds the pane together on impact.

Installation by Hale Windows Austin in Austin

Here’s the honest truth about window installation: the best window in the world fails if it’s installed poorly. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s a warranty issue. ViewLux covers manufacturing defects, but the warranty assumes the window was installed correctly. If the frame is racked, the opening isn’t flashed, or the perimeter isn’t sealed, the manufacturer won’t stand behind it. That’s why Hale Windows Austin does the installation ourselves, with our own crews, and we document everything.

Our process starts before we touch the window. We inspect the rough opening for rot, water damage, or framing issues that need addressing first. In Austin, we see termite-damaged headers, water-stained sills from failed flashing, and openings that aren’t square because the house settled. We fix those problems before the new window goes in, rather than hiding them behind trim. Then we set the VLX 500 level, plumb, and square, shimmed properly and anchored so that the sash operates smoothly from day one and for years after. We apply AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam around the full perimeter, which seals air gaps without bowing the frame. Flashing and waterproofing follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, and we test the window with water before we trim it out. The last step is interior and exterior cleanup, including hauling the old windows away.

One more Austin-specific note: our climate swings from extreme heat to freeze events like the one in February 2021. Proper installation means the seal tolerances are correct when the frame expands and contracts. That’s not something a handyman crew is thinking about; it’s something we account for on every job.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

Get a Quote – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Austin

If you’re replacing windows in Austin and want a fixed, line-item price for the VLX 500 installed by an authorized ViewLux partner, call us. We do free on-site measurements, we quote the full scope including rough-opening repairs if needed, and we don’t change the number once you sign. That’s the only way we’ve done business in Austin. Call (254) 736-6486 to schedule your estimate.

Written by the team at Hale Windows Austin, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities.