VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window brings the classic vertical-glide design Austin homeowners have loved for generations, rebuilt around modern aluminum engineering. Two sashes move independently, upper and lower, so you control airflow from the top, the bottom, or both. The tilt-in mechanism lets you clean both sides of the glass from inside your home, which anyone with a second-story bedroom window in Hyde Park or Mueller will appreciate immediately. Westlight Windows Austin is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order, install, and warrant this window as a complete system, not just as a box of parts. Call (254) 322-3468 to talk through your project.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is a classic vertical-glide aluminum hung window with tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning. That’s the short version. The longer version is that this is the window we recommend most often for Austin homes built in the Craftsman, Prairie, and mid-century styles where double hungs feel architecturally honest. The profile is slim at 2.36 inches wide, so you get more glass and less frame, which matters when you’re trying to preserve sightlines from a living room in Travis Heights or a bedroom in Allandale. The frame wall thickness sits at 0.079 inches, a deliberate balance between rigidity and thermal performance. Aluminum gives you a frame that won’t rot, won’t warp in Texas humidity swings, and won’t sag over a 30-year service life. Buyers choose this series because it performs like a high-end window without demanding a complete redesign of the home’s exterior. The sashes tilt inward with a simple latch release, so window cleaning on upper floors doesn’t require a ladder or a handyman. If you’ve ever tried to wash a second-story window in Round Rock from the outside, you already know why that feature sells itself.

Technical Specifications

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches, a gauge selected for structural integrity without excess weight.
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, keeping sightlines clean and daylight openings generous.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated, available in single or dual-pane configurations depending on the application.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood, all with a factory-applied coating rated for UV exposure.
• Screen options: Half-screen for partial ventilation coverage, or full screen for maximum insect control with the sash open.
• Hardware: Spring-loaded tilt latches, sash lock with a dedicated keeper, and optional auto-locking systems for added security.
• Sill options: Standard sloped sill with interior dam for water management, with the option to upgrade to a performance sill on high-exposure elevations.
• Performance compliance: AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compliance, AAMA 812 sealant specification, NFRC-rated thermal performance on thermally broken profiles.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
Thermal break technology separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces to interrupt heat transfer, which matters a lot in Austin where July afternoon sun pounds west-facing walls for hours. The Low-E glass option works with the thermally broken frame to keep cooling costs predictable during July and August in neighborhoods like Barton Hills and Avery Ranch.

Acoustic Performance
Aluminum frames paired with laminated glass cut down a surprising amount of street noise. Homeowners near Burnet Road, South Congress, or I-35 report a noticeable drop in traffic sound after replacing older aluminum frames with the VLX 500. The laminated glass option is the single biggest acoustic upgrade you can make in this product line.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
Double-compression weatherstripping runs the full perimeter of both sashes, and the interlocking meeting rail keeps the upper and lower sashes sealed against each other when closed. In Austin’s allergy season, that seal also means less cedar pollen working its way into the house through the window assemblies.

Waterproofing
Every VLX 500 we install in Austin receives AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints, plus an interior dam built into the sill design. The result is a barrier that shrugs off the brief, intense downpours central Texas gets in May and September without trapping moisture inside the frame cavity.

Wind Resistance
The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the exposure conditions common across the Austin metro. That matters on exposed second-story elevations in Hill Country communities like Dripping Springs and Lakeway, where wind-driven rain hits windows differently than it does on sheltered first-floor openings.

Security & Hardware
The sash lock engages with a reinforced keeper, and the tilt-latch design means the sash can’t be tilted from the outside when the window is closed. Impact-resistant laminated glass is available as an upgrade for ground-level openings or anyone who wants the added intrusion resistance and storm protection.

Color & Glass Options

Six factory finish options give you real architectural flexibility. Pure White and Anodized Silver are the workhorses for traditional Austin homes where a crisp, clean frame lets the architecture speak. Premium Black is the choice for modern builds in East Austin and Mueller, where dark window frames are a defining feature. Bronze and Champagne land somewhere in the middle, muted enough for Tuscan-style homes around Steiner Ranch while still contemporary. Teak Wood mimics the warmth of a stained wood frame without the maintenance burden of real wood in Texas heat and humidity.

On the glass side: Clear is the budget option for protected openings. Frosted works well for bathrooms and side yards where privacy matters more than views. Low-E is what we recommend for most Austin installations because it directly cuts solar heat gain on west- and south-facing walls. Tempered meets code requirements for windows near doors and low floor heights. Laminated adds impact resistance and acoustic dampening, which is why homeowners near major roads in Cedar Park and Pflugerville ask for it.

Installation by Westlight Windows Austin in Austin

A window only performs as installed, and we’d put our VLX 500 installation work up against any contractor in the Austin market. Every project starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening to check for existing water damage, out-of-square framing, or compromised sheathing that needs repair before the new window goes in. Then we set the window level, plumb, and square, shimming at the proper points. The unit gets shimmed, squared, and locked, followed by AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint. We comply with AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which is the recognized benchmark for proper window installation in residential construction. The final water test checks that the sill, jambs, and header are shedding water correctly, and cleanup follows every install.

Austin’s climate creates real challenges for windows. High UV in the summer, humidity that fluctuates from 20% to 90% within a single month, and the occasional hailstorm that sends homeowners up a ladder with a caulk gun. Improper installation voids the ViewLux manufacturer warranty, which is reason enough to use trained installers. We’ve seen the results of bad installs around Austin: warped frames from missing shims, air leaks that add hundreds of dollars to summer cooling bills, and sill rot that goes unnoticed until the framing is compromised. If you’re replacing windows in an older home in Crestview or Rosedale, the opening probably isn’t square, and the siding probably needs some attention around the flange. That’s normal. We handle it daily.

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

If you’re ready to price out the VLX 500 for your Austin home, call (254) 322-3468 or stop by our showroom. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, confirm your size and finish options, and give you a written quote that includes installation. No pressure, no vague numbers, and no surprises at the end of the job.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Austin, serving Austin, TX and surrounding communities since 2009.