VLX 500 Sliding Window

VLX 500 Sliding Window in West Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 Sliding Window brings a clean, modern sightline to homes across West Palm Beach, FL. It’s a high-performance aluminum sliding system built around a slim 1.97-inch profile, so you get more glass and less frame. Homeowners choose it for lanai enclosures, sunrooms, and full-wall openings where natural light matters. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer behind the VLX 500. That partnership means you get factory-backed product quality plus local installation expertise in Palm Beach County. Call (561) 264-1279 to talk specs, pricing, and lead times.

Call (561) 264-1279

Product Overview - VLX 500 Sliding Window

The VLX 500 is ViewLux’s answer to a common South Florida problem: how do you get big, beautiful openings without sacrificing strength or energy performance? The answer starts with the frame. At 0.079 inches thick, the aluminum wall is substantial enough to hold up to daily use and coastal weather, yet the overall profile stays remarkably slim. The result is a sliding window that feels substantial when you operate it, but nearly disappears when you look through it.

Architecturally, the VLX 500 suits contemporary and mid-century homes in neighborhoods like El Cid, Flamingo Park, and Northwood Hills. It works equally well in newer builds in West Palm Beach’s western communities, where open floor plans demand large window expanses. The horizontal slide action suits wide openings better than casement or awning windows, especially over counters, patios, and pool decks.

What sets this series apart is the glide. The track system is engineered so the sash moves smoothly with one hand, no wrestling. You can order it as a 2-track configuration for simple openings or a 3-track setup when you want more panels and wider ventilation. That flexibility makes the VLX 500 a practical choice for both retrofits and new construction in West Palm Beach, FL. TruePane Windows & Doors handles everything from measurement to final trim, so the product and the install come from one accountable source.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re getting with the VLX 500 Sliding Window, in plain terms:

• Frame material: Aluminum, with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches for structural rigidity without bulk.
• Profile width: 1.97 inches. This is the visible frame edge, kept slim to maximize glass area.
• Track configurations: 2-Track and 3-Track. Two-track suits most standard openings; three-track gives you three sashes and up to two-thirds ventilation when fully open.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Mix and match depending on the room and exposure.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Retractable Screen or Sliding Screen. Both roll or glide within the track, so they don’t ruin the sightline.
• Performance: NFRC-rated thermal break technology, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, and wind-load ratings suited to South Florida building requirements.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 uses thermal break technology that separates interior and exterior aluminum surfaces, cutting heat transfer through the frame. In West Palm Beach, FL, where summer sun pounds west-facing rooms, that break matters. Pair it with Low-E glass and your air conditioning stops working overtime. NFRC-rated performance numbers are available by configuration.

Acoustic Performance
Aluminum frames don’t muffle sound on their own. But paired with laminated glass, the VLX 500 significantly reduces street noise, especially near busy corridors like Okeechobee Boulevard or Dixie Highway. The tight track seal also helps prevent sound from leaking around the sash edges. It’s a real difference in bedrooms and home offices.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The sash seats into a continuous gasket system that keeps conditioned air in and humid outdoor air out. During West Palm Beach’s rainy season, that seal prevents warm, moisture-heavy air from seeping around the frame. It also minimizes interior condensation and fogging on the glass, which is a common complaint with older sliding windows.

Waterproofing
Every TruePane installation follows AAMA 812 standards using low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints. That creates a full air and moisture barrier around the frame, not just caulk at the visible edge. Combined with the VLX 500’s sloped sill design, water drains away from the home instead of pooling against the track.

Wind Resistance
The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, which in Florida means hurricane-season conditions. For maximum protection, specify impact-resistant laminated glass. It holds together if struck by debris, helping protect your home in West Palm Beach when storms roll through. Not every window needs impact glass, but if yours faces open exposure, it’s worth considering.

Security & Hardware
The sliding sash rides on a reinforced track with positive-locking hardware. You get a solid mechanical lock, not a plastic latch that wears out. With tempered or laminated glass specified, forced entry becomes significantly harder. The hardware is also designed for thousands of open-close cycles without loosening, which matters on windows you’ll use daily.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finish options. Premium Black and Pure White anchor the modern look you see across newer West Palm Beach, FL homes. Anodized Silver and Bronze read more understated and work well on mid-century properties. Champagne adds warmth without going fully traditional, while Teak Wood brings an organic tone that complements homes in Flamingo Park and other historic districts.

For glass, Clear is straightforward daylight. Frosted gives privacy for bathrooms and street-facing rooms without curtains. Low-E is the energy saver, reflecting heat while letting light through. Tempered is safety-rated to shatter into small fragments instead of sharp shards, required in some locations by code. Laminated layers glass with an interlayer that holds pieces together, the same concept used in impact-rated windows. You can combine options – Low-E laminated, for example – depending on budget and building requirements in West Palm Beach, FL.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in West Palm Beach

Buying a quality window is only half the project. The other half is the install, and this is where TruePane Windows & Doors earns its reputation in West Palm Beach, FL. We install every VLX 500 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which cover proper flashing, anchoring, and water management. Skip that standard and even a great window fails early.

Here’s what our process looks like. First, a site inspection: we measure the opening, check the existing frame and sill condition, and verify the wall is structurally sound. Then we order the VLX 500 to the exact size, so there’s no shimming and no oversized trim to hide gaps. On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square. That matters more than most homeowners realize. An out-of-square frame means sashes bind, seals don’t seat, and eventually you get leaks and operational problems.

Around the perimeter, we apply AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam sealant at every joint. This is not optional caulk at the surface. It seals the full depth of the frame-to-wall connection, blocking air and water penetration. We flash the sill and head properly for West Palm Beach’s heavy rain patterns. After the window is in, we run a water test, check the slide action, and then clean the job site completely.

One thing to be aware of: ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty assumes proper installation. A DIY or cut-rate install that violates AAMA standards can void that warranty. Using TruePane Windows & Doors keeps the product warranty intact and gives you one accountable team for product and install. We’re local to West Palm Beach, FL, and we stand behind the work.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Sliding Window

Get a Quote - VLX 500 Sliding Window in West Palm Beach

The fastest way to lock in pricing for the VLX 500 is to call (561) 264-1279. Tell us the opening size, the number of panels, and the glass package you’re considering. We’ll give you a line-item quote with no hidden allowances, then schedule a free on-site measurement. We serve all of West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding Palm Beach County communities.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach since 2006.