VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 from ViewLux is an aluminum single and double hung window built around a simple idea: classic vertical-glide operation with sashes that tilt inward so you can clean both sides from inside your home. It’s a favorite for two-story Dallas houses where exterior window cleaning is a hassle, and for homeowners replacing older wood or aluminum units that stick, warp, or leak. Hale Windows Dallas is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the full manufacturer warranty backed by an installation team that does the job to AAMA standards. We serve homeowners across Dallas, from Lake Highlands to Bishop Arts, and we quote every project in writing. Call (361) 203-9040 to schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 fills a specific role in the ViewLux lineup: it’s the window you choose when you want the clean sightlines and long service life of aluminum without giving up the traditional look of a hung window. In Dallas, where ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 70s sit next to newer contemporary builds, the VLX 500 moves between both architectural styles comfortably. The vertical sliding operation reads as familiar and timeless, while the aluminum frame profile keeps sightlines thin enough to let in more North Texas sunlight than a bulkier vinyl frame would.

The engineering underneath matters. The frame and sash are extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches, which gives the window its rigidity and resistance to racking. The profile width measures 2.36 inches, a dimension that keeps the frame strong without looking heavy from the street. Both sashes in the double hung version tilt inward for cleaning, which is a practical feature in a city where dust, pollen, and construction grime build up quickly on exterior glass. The single hung version has a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash, which trims a little cost while keeping the same frame engineering.

Buyers choose this series for three reasons. First, it’s repairable. Hardware, balances, and weatherstripping are replaceable, which extends the useful life beyond a typical vinyl window. Second, it holds its shape in the Dallas heat. Aluminum doesn’t soften or sag the way some polymer frames can when a west-facing wall hits 130 degrees in August. Third, the tilt-in sash means maintenance stays simple without paying for a separate cleaning service. You tilt, wipe, and close.

Hale Windows Dallas carries this product because our customers keep asking for a hung window that doesn’t look like a budget product but also doesn’t carry a custom-millwork price tag. The VLX 500 sits in that middle ground, and our installers know the product line well enough to order the right size, the right glass, and the right hardware the first time.

Technical Specifications

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 2.36 inches
• Operation: Single hung (one operable sash) or double hung (two operable sashes), both with tilt-in sashes
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-Screen, Full Screen
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated with thermal break technology; AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance; AAMA 812 sealant on perimeter joints; wind-load rated for Dallas climate requirements; impact-resistant laminated glass available
• Warranty: Manufacturer warranty through ViewLux, honored when installed by Hale Windows Dallas as an authorized partner

These numbers matter when you’re comparing quotes. Two windows can look identical from across the room and perform completely differently once summer hits. We walk every customer through the spec sheet at the estimate so you know exactly what you’re paying for, and our written quote reflects those choices line by line.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 uses a thermal break, a non-conductive barrier built into the frame that slows heat transfer between the exterior and interior aluminum faces. In a Dallas summer, that’s the difference between a window that fights your air conditioner and one that works alongside it. The NFRC-rated glass packages, especially Low-E, add a second layer of solar control by reflecting infrared heat before it enters the room.

Acoustic Performance
Dallas is a loud city. If you live near Central Expressway, DART rail lines, or Love Field’s flight path, the VLX 500 with laminated glass makes a measurable difference in interior noise. Laminated glass includes a polymer layer between two panes that disrupts sound waves far better than plain annealed glass. Paired with a tight aluminum frame and quality weatherstripping, it quiets a room enough to notice on day one.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The frame joints and sash intersections on the VLX 500 are designed to minimize air infiltration, which matters during Dallas’s gusty spring storms and again during cold snaps when north winds find every gap. Our installers seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, then follow with an exterior sealant bead. The result is a window that doesn’t whistle, doesn’t leak dust, and doesn’t let your conditioned air escape through the frame.

Waterproofing
Flashings, sill pans, and sloped sills work together to move water away from the rough opening and out of the wall cavity. Dallas sees heavy, sudden downpours, especially in April and May, and a hung window’s lower sill is the most vulnerable point. We set every VLX 500 level with proper end dams on the sill flashing, and we water-test before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance
North Texas sits on the edge of Tornado Alley. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated to handle local code requirements for Dallas and surrounding areas, and the 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the aluminum frame the stiffness to hold its seal under gust pressure. For homes in areas with stricter impact requirements, the laminated glass option provides an additional layer of debris resistance.

Security & Hardware
The locking hardware on the VLX 500 is engineered to keep the sashes engaged with the frame, not just resting against each other. Double hung windows are historically an easy entry point if the hardware is weak or the sash can be jiggled loose. The tilt-latch mechanisms double as security locks, and the aluminum frame resists prying better than vinyl alternatives.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested color in our Dallas showroom right now, especially for modern farmhouse and contemporary builds. Pure White suits classic suburban exteriors and pairs well with brick homes in neighborhoods like Casa View or Lakewood. Anodized Silver is the understated choice for mid-century homes; Bronze warms up Texas limestone and earthy brick tones. Champagne works beautifully on Spanish-style homes in Oak Cliff, and Teak Wood gives you the look of stained wood without the repainting cycle.

On the glass side, Clear is the economy choice and works in shaded areas or north-facing rooms. Frosted suits bathrooms and side elevations where you want light without a direct sightline. Low-E is our default recommendation for any Dallas window that gets direct sun: it cuts solar heat gain without visibly tinting the view. Tempered adds safety for windows near doors, stair landings, and locations where code requires it. Laminated glass is the premium option, combining impact resistance, sound control, and UV reduction in one package, and it’s worth serious consideration for bedrooms facing a noisy street.

Half-screens cover only the lower sash opening, which keeps the upper glass clear for views. Full screens cover the entire window opening when both sashes are down. Both screen types sit in a slim aluminum frame that doesn’t fight the window’s sightlines.

Installation by Hale Windows Dallas in Dallas

Every VLX 500 we install goes through the same process, whether it’s a two-window bedroom replacement in Preston Hollow or a full-house project in Far North Dallas. We start with a pre-install inspection: we measure the rough openings, check for rotted framing or termite damage, and confirm the window sizes against the manufacturer’s ordered dimensions before we touch an existing window. Catching a framing problem before demo saves you from a change order mid-project.

During installation we set every window level, plumb, and square before fastening. That’s not cosmetic. An out-of-level hung window binds in the track, wears the balances prematurely, and eventually fails to stay open. We shim, secure, and check every unit with a level and square against the frame, not just the interior trim.

The sealant step is where a lot of installations go wrong, and where we’re strict. We seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam insulation, which fills the gap between the window frame and the rough opening without bowing the frame. Over the foam, we apply a continuous exterior sealant bead around the perimeter, and at the sill we set a proper sill pan flashing that sheds water out and away from the wall. These details follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which ViewLux requires for warranty coverage.

After the windows are in, we water-test the sills and lower corners with a controlled spray before the interior trim goes back on. Then we trim, caulk, and clean. We haul the old windows away. If you ever run into a balance issue or a latch problem down the road, we stock replacement parts for the VLX 500 through our authorized partner channel.

Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. Paying a handyman to set a thermally-broken aluminum window that’s out of square and under-flashed means paying twice when the window fails and the manufacturer refuses the claim. We’ve rebuilt openings for homeowners who learned that the hard way. The installation is half the product.

Dallas-specific considerations matter too. The city adopted energy code requirements that windows must meet for permitted remodels, and our installations are code-compliant for the Dallas market. We also order the right wind-load rating for your elevation, which varies between a first-floor window and a second-floor gable-facing unit.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The fastest way to see the VLX 500 in person is to book a free on-site measurement with our Dallas team. We’ll bring finish samples and glass samples, measure your openings, and hand you a written line-item quote before we leave. No pressure, no vague numbers, no surprises. Call (361) 203-9040 or send us a message through the site to start a project. Hale Windows Dallas serves the entire Dallas metro.

Written by the team at Hale Windows Dallas, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Dallas, TX.