VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Los Angeles, CA | Westlight Windows Los Angeles

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homes across Los Angeles, from Echo Park bungalows to Sherman Oaks remodels. It opens from the bottom, and on the double hung, from the top too – which gives you cross-ventilation without taking up interior space. The sashes tilt inward, so cleaning the exterior glass from inside a second-story bedroom is actually doable. Westlight Windows Los Angeles is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we install this window the way the manufacturer intends, with warranty coverage intact. Call (213) 810-3461 to talk specs, pricing, or to schedule a free measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is a classic hung window with a modern aluminum frame. It’s the window you put in a 1920s Spanish Revival in Los Feliz when you want the traditional look but not the maintenance of old wood. Single hung means only the bottom sash moves; double hung means both sashes glide vertically. Both versions tilt inward for cleaning – a feature that matters when your windows face a busy street and collect grime fast.

What separates this from budget aluminum windows is the engineering. The frame carries a 2.36″ profile width and 0.079″ wall thickness – slim enough to keep sightlines clean, thick enough to resist racking and warping over decades of sun exposure. Los Angeles heat does things to cheap metal. We’ve pulled windows from older homes where the frames had bowed from thermal stress. The VLX 500 doesn’t do that.

Buyers choose this series for a few reasons. Some want the durability of aluminum without the bulky frame that older aluminum windows had. Some want a window that holds up to salt air in Playa del Rey or Marina del Rey. Others simply like the look: sharp, square edges that read more custom-home than tract-house. Whatever the reason, the window starts with solid materials and ends with clean operation for years.

The tilt-in mechanism uses a spring-loaded latch system. Push two tabs, the sash swings inward, and you can wipe both glass surfaces of a large window in under a minute. For Los Angeles homes with lots of windows, that’s a real time saver compared to screens that have to be removed from the outside, ladder work, or hiring window cleaners every quarter.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 500 carries, in plain terms rather than spec-sheet jargon:

• Frame profile width: 2.36 inches – a middle-of-the-road width that balances glass area with structural stiffness.
• Aluminum wall thickness: 0.079 inches – thicker than entry-level aluminum, which gives the frame better resistance to impact and wind flex.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated – mix and match depending on the room and exposure.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood – six finishes covering most architectural styles in Southern California.
• Screen options: Half-screen (covers the lower opening only) or full-screen (covers the entire opening) – both removable from inside.
• Operation: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes). Double hung is the more popular upgrade for upstairs bedrooms without safe exterior access.
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance with a true thermal break; installed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards with AAMA 812 foam sealant on all perimeter joints.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 500 uses a polyamide thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. That gap stops heat from conducting straight through the metal frame. Combined with Low-E glass, the window earns strong NFRC ratings – which matters in Los Angeles when afternoon sun beats on west-facing walls.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum isn’t naturally quiet, but the VLX 500’s dual-sash design with interlocking rails creates a decent air gap. Add laminated glass and you get real noise reduction. We’ve installed these along Crenshaw Boulevard and near the 101 in Studio City where traffic hum is constant, and the difference is immediate.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The sash interlocks at the meeting rail and runs on a wool-pile weather strip system. That means air infiltration stays low even when the wind kicks up. On top of that, installation with AAMA 812 foam sealant eliminates the perimeter leaks that plague poorly installed windows.

Waterproofing – Hung windows drain through an internal weep system that’s invisible from outside. Water that hits the glass runs down into the bottom track and out through the weep channels. The system only works correctly if the window is set level, which is why installation quality is not negotiable with this product.

Wind Resistance – The 0.079″ wall thickness and reinforced corner joinery mean the VLX 500 holds its shape under real wind load. Los Angeles gets seasonal Santa Ana winds that hit 60+ mph in foothill communities like Pasadena, Glendale, and La Cañada Flintridge. This window carries the load ratings for those conditions when properly installed.

Security & Hardware – Each sash locks at the meeting rail with a cam-action sweep lock. Tempered or laminated glass upgrades add break-in resistance. The tilt latches double as a secondary security point, since the sash can’t be lifted from outside when latched. Hardware is tight, minimal, and doesn’t rattle over time.

Color & Glass Options

Black is the dominant finish in Los Angeles right now – modern homes, ADUs, and commercial storefront-adjacent projects. It reads clean against white stucco and warm wood siding. Pure White stays the standard for traditional and coastal homes from Venice to Palos Verdes, matching white trim without yellowing. Anodized Silver has that classic mid-century feel – it’s the finish for a 1950s post-and-beam in the Hollywood Hills. Bronze sits between black and brown, a good choice for Spanish and Mediterranean facades. Champagne is a soft, warm metallic that hides dust and reads slightly custom. Teak Wood delivers a wood-grain look with aluminum’s durability – perfect for HOAs or historic districts with window appearance rules.

Glass is chosen per exposure and room function. Clear works for shaded or north-facing windows. Low-E cuts UV and radiant heat – it’s our default recommendation for any Los Angeles window getting direct sun. Frosted gives privacy to street-facing bathrooms and entry sidelights. Tempered meets safety code for windows near doors, low sills, and stairwells. Laminated adds impact resistance and sound dampening – useful near busy corridors and for ground-floor windows where security matters.

Installation by Westlight Windows Los Angeles in Los Angeles

A good window installed wrong will leak, bind, and lose its warranty. That’s not a scare tactic – it’s what we see when we’re called to fix other companies’ work across Los Angeles. We install the VLX 500 the way the manufacturer and AAMA require.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening, existing flashing, water damage, and square. Too many installers skip this and shim the window into a frame that’s out of square, which leads to sashes that stick within a year. We don’t do that.

Then the window goes in level, plumb, and square. Every side is shimmed and checked. The VLX 500’s aluminum frame is rigid, but it only performs if it’s installed true. After setting, we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant to every perimeter joint – inside and out. That’s the airtight seal that keeps Santa Ana dust out, holds conditioned air in, and prevents the moisture intrusion that causes mold behind window casings.

We install to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the window industry’s recognized installation guideline. That includes proper back-caulking, head flashing, sill pan where needed, and interior air sealing. After install, we run a water test on ground-level and accessible windows, then clean the glass and haul off old frames and debris.

Los Angeles brings specific installation considerations: our building code triggers tempered glass requirements in certain locations, our older homes have out-of-square openings, and our stucco exteriors require careful saw-cutting and re-caulking. We’ve handled all of it across neighborhoods from Silver Lake to West Adams. If your project needs a permit, we handle that with the city. If your existing windows were improperly flashed, we address that during replacement, not after the first rain.

The honest bottom line: an improperly installed VLX 500 voids the manufacturer warranty. Professional installation by an authorized ViewLux partner keeps the warranty live and the window performing. That’s the only way we’ll install it.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

What is the lead time for the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window? Lead time for the VLX 500 is typically 2 to 4 weeks from order to delivery at our warehouse, depending on glass type and finish. Custom sizes and less common finishes like Champagne or Teak Wood can add a week or two. Call (213) 810-3461 and we’ll confirm current build times for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 500 qualify for energy tax credits? Yes, when ordered with Low-E glass, the VLX 500 can meet the energy performance thresholds for federal and local rebate programs. Credit eligibility depends on the specific glass package, frame thermal performance, and orientation. We’ll let you know at quote time what your project qualifies for – call (213) 810-3461 and we’ll walk through it.

What warranty comes with the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window? The VLX 500 carries a manufacturer warranty covering the frame, hardware, insulated glass seal, and finish, provided the window is installed by an authorized partner like Westlight Windows Los Angeles. Improper installation by an unauthorized contractor can void parts of that coverage. Our installation workmanship is warrantied separately – ask us for the specifics on your project.

Can I customize the size? Yes, the VLX 500 is made to your rough opening – we measure every window on site, not from plans. That matters in Los Angeles, where older homes rarely have standard-sized openings. Widths can go as narrow as about 18 inches and as wide as roughly 48 inches per sash, with height up to about 84 inches depending on configuration. We’ll confirm exact limits for your openings when we measure.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Aluminum frames need less maintenance than wood or vinyl – that’s the point of choosing them. Wash the frames with mild soap and water twice a year, keep the bottom track free of debris, and check the weep holes are clear. The wool pile weather strips last for years, but we can replace them if they start to look compressed. Tilting the sashes inward makes cleaning the glass easy; cleaning the track takes about two minutes per window.

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

We’ll come measure, price your project with a written line-item quote, and walk you through glass and finish options on site. No pressure, no design fee, no surprise change orders. Call (213) 810-3461 to schedule your free measurement, or to start a project with Westlight Windows Los Angeles.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding neighborhoods since our founding. We install ViewLux windows to AAMA standards, with fixed pricing and a workmanship warranty on every job.