VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Orlando, FL | Juniper Windows Orlando

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a classic vertical-glide aluminum window built for homeowners in Orlando who want clean sightlines, easy operation, and a frame that will not warp in Florida humidity. Juniper Windows Orlando is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you buy the window and the installation as one accountable transaction. We measure, order, install, and stand behind the result. If you’re replacing original builder windows in College Park, Delaney Park, or Winter Park, or upgrading a mid-century ranch in Conway, this series deserves a close look. Call (850) 679-8554 for a free, no-pressure estimate.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

Single and double hung windows remain the most requested replacement style in Orlando because they match nearly every architectural language in the city: 1920s bungalows in Thornton Park, 1950s block homes in Audubon Park, 1980s subdivisions in Dr. Phillips, and new builds in Lake Nona. The VLX 500 keeps the traditional look but removes the traditional problems. Aluminum does not absorb moisture, so you’ll never see the swollen sash or peeling paint that plagues wood windows after a few Orlando rainy seasons.

The defining feature of this series is the tilt-in sash. Both the lower and upper sashes release inward with a simple latch, so you can clean the exterior glass from inside, no ladder, no contorting over landscaping. For second-story bedrooms in two-story Orlando homes, that detail matters more than most people expect. The 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the frame real torsional rigidity without adding the bulk that eats into glass area. And the 2.36-inch profile width keeps the frame narrow enough that the window reads as glass, not as a metal border.

Our Orlando customers choose this line for three reasons: thermal comfort during August, low maintenance in a hot, wet climate, and a price that makes whole-home replacement realistic. We install more VLX 500 units in Orlando than any other hung window in our catalog.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that matter when you are comparing this window against anything else on the market in Orlando:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.079 inches, which gives the extrusion enough stiffness to resist racking during Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorm winds.
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, a slim sightline that maximizes visible glass and works well with existing interior trim.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Low-E is the default recommendation for Orlando’s cooling-dominant climate, while laminated adds storm protection and forced-entry resistance.
• Finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. All six are available on the VLX 500 in Orlando through our Orlando supply chain.
• Screen options: Half-screen (lower sash only) or full screen (entire opening). Half-screens are more common on double hung units; full screens suit single hung windows where only the bottom sash moves.
• Operation: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes operate and tilt in).
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, installed by Juniper Windows Orlando, not subcontracted out to a third crew.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 500 is built around a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum, which stops the frame from conducting heat into your living space. NFRC-rated energy performance means you can compare U-factor and SHGC numbers directly against other windows. In Orlando, the right Low-E glass package on this frame cuts cooling costs measurably.

Acoustic Performance. Orlando homes near Kirkman Road, Semoran Boulevard, or the 408 face constant traffic noise. The VLX 500’s airtight glazing channel and optional laminated glass reduce sound transmission well beyond what single-pane or builder aluminum windows deliver. Laminated glass is the single biggest upgrade for noise, and it also serves the impact-resistance function.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. Hung windows live or die on their weatherstripping. The VLX 500 has interlocking meeting rails and continuous perimeter seals that stay pliable through years of Florida heat. During installation, Juniper Windows Orlando applies AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam around every perimeter joint. No gaps. No drafts. No humid outdoor air leaking into the conditioned envelope.

Waterproofing. This is the part that separates a lasting window from one that leaks within three years. We install the VLX 500 in Orlando per AAMA 2400/2410, which means integrated sill flashing, pan flashing where required, and a continuous drainage plane. The frame’s weep system channels any incidental water out and down, never into the wall cavity.

Wind Resistance. Orlando sits in a high-velocity wind zone for non-impact structures, and building codes require products that carry wind-load ratings matched to the specific elevation and exposure of your home. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for our local climate requirements. If your home falls within the wind-borne debris region, we pair the frame with impact-resistant laminated glass to meet code without a second shutter system.

Security & Hardware. The hardware on a hung window is simple, and that is the point: a cam-action sash lock, die-cast lift handles, and a tilt-release system that stays latched unless deliberately released. The aluminum frame resists prying far better than vinyl. For homeowners on the ground floor in Orlando, laminated glass adds the real security benefit, it takes serious effort and serious noise to break through.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the top seller in Orlando’s modern and contemporary builds in Winter Park and Baldwin Park; it frames the view like a picture window. Pure White suits traditional Florida homes and matches most interior trim and casing without paint. Anodized Silver is the honest, machined look that works on mid-century and ranch homes. Bronze pairs beautifully with warm brick and mature landscaping. Champagne reads as a warmer, softer metallic that blends with tan stucco and travertine. Teak Wood gives you the appearance of wood grain with zero maintenance, a practical choice for historic-district homes in Orlando where curb-appeal rules can be strict.

Glass choice depends on what each room needs. Clear maximizes light. Frosted suits bathrooms and side-yard windows where privacy matters more than a view. Low-E is standard in our Orlando quotes because it reflects solar heat while letting light through, which is exactly what cooling bills demand. Tempered meets code for windows near doors and low sills. Laminated combines impact resistance, security, and sound damping, and it is the option we most often recommend for Orlando homeowners who want one window doing three jobs.

Installation by Juniper Windows Orlando in Orlando

We have pulled enough failed windows out of Orlando homes to tell you plainly: most window problems are installation problems. A premium product installed poorly will leak, bind, and fail within a few years, and the manufacturer warranty will not cover any of it. Every manufacturer’s warranty is voided by installation that does not meet the published standard. That is the practical reason we install every VLX 500 unit ourselves, using our own trained Orlando crews.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We open the interior trim or remove the exterior stucco returns only as far as necessary to see the existing rough opening, check for rot, termite damage, or water intrusion in the framing, and confirm the actual rough opening dimensions against the ordered window. Then we set the new unit level, plumb, and square, anchored to the structure, never to trim. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation protocol, which specifies how the window must be fastened, flashed, and sealed for our climate zone.

The perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam on every joint, which stops air movement without bowing the frame. We flash the sill and head as the standard calls for, re-set the sashes, and run a final water test before we close up the wall. We clean up the full work area, haul the old windows away, and walk the project with you before we leave.

Orlando’s climate adds two specific challenges. First, daily afternoon rain during the wet season tests flashing and sill drainage immediately. Second, our heat cycles put real stress on sealants. Using the correct AAMA-rated foam and flashing tape is not optional here; it is the difference between a 20-year window and a callback within six months.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

Replacing windows is a decision you will live with for 20 years. Get the product and the installation from one accountable Orlando company. Call (850) 679-8554 today to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written, line-item quote for your VLX 500 project. We serve the entire Orlando metro, from Winter Garden to Oviedo to Kissimmee.

Written by the team at Juniper Windows Orlando, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Orlando, FL.