VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Long Beach, CA | Lightwell Windows Long Beach

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homeowners who want clean sightlines, easy operation, and a frame that won’t warp or sag over time. Both sashes tilt inward, so you can clean the exterior glass from inside your house, which matters when you live on a second story in Belmont Shore or Naples. Lightwell Windows Long Beach is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product and the install under one accountable roof. Call (562) 912-3327 for a free project estimate.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 works because it respects the basics. A single hung window keeps the top sash fixed while the bottom glides up. A double hung lets both sashes move, which improves airflow and makes cleaning far simpler. This series uses aluminum with a profile depth of 2.36 inches and a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. That’s a substantial extrusion, not a flimsy track system. In Long Beach, where salt air and morning marine layer sit on window frames year-round, aluminum holds its shape better than vinyl or wood. It won’t swell, crack, or absorb moisture.

ViewLux designed this series around a classic vertical-glide form, the kind you see on California bungalows in Rose Park, mid-century homes in Los Altos, and newer coastal builds on the Peninsula. The tilt-in sash mechanism is the quiet winner here. Instead of hiring someone to wash exterior glass, you release the sash, tilt it toward you, and wipe it down. For Long Beach homes with second-story bedrooms or windows over landscaping, that’s a real convenience every few months. Buyers choose the VLX 500 when they want an aluminum window that looks right on the house and doesn’t demand special treatment. Lightwell Windows Long Beach installs this product across Long Beach, from Alamitos Beach to Bixby Knolls, and we’ve seen it solve exactly the problems homeowners complain about most: sticking sashes, fogged glass, and drafts.

Call (562) 912-3327 to talk through whether the VLX 500 fits your opening sizes and project scope.

Technical Specifications

• Profile width: 2.36 inches, the full frame depth. Houses the sash tracks and balances without bulking out.
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches. This is the aluminum extrusion thickness that gives the frame its rigidity and resistance to racking.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Each changes the window’s energy, privacy, or safety profile.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Half-screen covers the lower opening only on a single hung. Full screen covers the entire opening, which is the usual choice on a double hung.
• Thermal barrier: Built-in thermal break, rated under NFRC guidelines for measurable energy performance.
• Installation standard: Set to AAMA 2400/2410, the recognized benchmark for window installation in residential and light commercial work.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 500 carries a thermal break through the frame, which interrupts heat transfer between the outside aluminum and inside aluminum. Pair it with Low-E glass and a Long Beach home in Lakewood Village or El Dorado Park keeps more cool air inside during August without running the AC harder.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum frames with a proper seal reduce mid-range noise. Laminated glass cuts sound further. For homes near the 405, the Blue Line, or a busy corridor like Anaheim Street, the VLX 500 with laminated glass changes the feel of the room.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam sealant during install. That’s the detail that stops the small air leaks most homeowners feel as a draft near the sash rails. Airtightness is tested and rated, not assumed.

Waterproofing – The weep system and frame sealant work together to move water out and away from the rough opening. Mist prevention between glass panes comes from a properly sealed insulated glass unit. The frame design plus our install method keeps water where it belongs: outside the Long Beach house.

Wind Resistance – The sash interlock and frame depth give this window wind-load ratings suited to Southern California coastal exposure. That matters for homes in Shoreline Village or along Ocean Boulevard where afternoon gusts hit the façade hard. The VLX 500 meets local structural requirements without extra reinforcement.

Security & Hardware – The locking cam pulls the sashes tight against each other, and the aluminum frame resists prying far better than vinyl. Tempered or laminated glass options add impact resistance. A locked VLX 500 isn’t an invitation to a break-in, and that’s a reasonable expectation for ground-floor windows in Long Beach.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the strong front-runner in Long Beach right now, especially on white stucco or wood-siding homes where the contrast gives the façade a crisp, modern edge. Pure White suits the classic California bungalow and most HOA repaint guidelines in communities like Los Altos. Anodized Silver reads as clean and minimal, closest to the raw aluminum look architects use on contemporary builds. Bronze warms up a house without going full dark; think Spanish Revival homes in California Heights. Champagne is the oddball that works beautifully on ramblers and mid-century houses, soft without being beige. Teak Wood brings a wood-tone finish to an aluminum frame, ideal for a replacement job in a historic district where the aesthetic matters but you don’t want the upkeep of real wood.

On glass: Clear is the standard, no tint, no coating. Frosted is for bathrooms, side yards, or anywhere you need light without an exposed view. Low-E is the energy play, reflecting radiant heat while staying visually clear. Tempered is safety glass that shatters into small dull pieces instead of sharp shards, required by code for windows near doors and low sills in many Long Beach remodels. Laminated is the impact-resistant option, two panes bonded with an interlayer, which also cuts sound. Call (562) 912-3327 and we’ll walk you through samples at your Long Beach home.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Long Beach

We install the VLX 500 the way the manufacturer and the building code expect. The first step is a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check for rot, out-of-square framing, and existing water damage before we ever bring a new window to the opening. A window mounted into a bad opening fails no matter how good the window is.

We set every unit level, plumb, and square. That’s not marketing language; it’s the difference between a sash that glides and one that binds. The frame gets shimmed and fastened to the structural framing, not to drywall or trim. Then we run AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around the entire perimeter. Expanding foam in a window rough opening creates an airtight seal without bowing the frame when it cures. The install follows AAMA 2400/2410, the standard that covers flashing, sealing, and water management for window installation in residential work.

Long Beach brings marine air and occasional horizontal rain off the water. Our waterproofing detail accounts for that. We flash the top, seal the sides, and leave the sill plane so water drains out, not in. After the window is set, we run a water test on the exterior and inspect the interior for any sign of moisture penetration. Then we clean the glass, remove the old window and debris, and walk the finished install with you.

Improper installation voids a manufacturer’s warranty, and with aluminum windows, bad installation is the leading cause of seal failure and air leaks. Hiring Lightwell Windows Long Beach keeps your ViewLux warranty intact and gives you one phone number to call for anything. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule a measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

If you’re replacing windows in Long Beach, the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung is a strong, clean, low-maintenance choice, and Lightwell Windows Long Beach installs it right. We’ll measure your openings, quote the exact configuration, and handle the install end to end. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project estimate.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Long Beach, CA.