VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in San Antonio, TX | Hale Windows San Antonio

The VLX 500 single and double hung window brings classic vertical-glide operation to San Antonio homes, built on an aluminum frame that won’t warp in our humidity or sag under Texas sun. Homeowners choose this series when they want the traditional look of a hung window without the maintenance headaches that wood frames bring to this climate. Hale Windows San Antonio is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the factory product installed by a crew that answers to local standards, not a subcontractor you’ll never see again. If you’re pricing out replacement windows for a San Antonio home, call (361) 348-8929 for a free on-site measurement and written quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 is an aluminum hung window that operates on a vertical glide. Both sashes move up and down in the double hung configuration. The single hung version keeps the top sash fixed while the bottom ventilates. What sets this series apart for San Antonio buyers is the tilt-in sash design. You release the sash and it swings inward, so you can clean both sides of the glass from inside your home. No ladders, no leaning out a second-story window over a July-hot driveway.

The engineering underneath that simple operation is where the product earns its place. Aluminum is naturally strong, and the VLX 500 carries a 0.079-inch wall thickness through the frame and sash. That stiffness means the window holds its square shape over decades of open-and-close cycles, even in homes where the foundation shifts slightly with San Antonio’s clay-heavy soils. The profile measures 2.36 inches across the frame face, a proportion that reads clean and modern without looking industrial. Buyers choose the VLX 500 when they want a window that operates like a classic hung unit but performs like a contemporary aluminum system, particularly in mid-century ranches, 70s-era brick homes, and new builds around Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, and Helotes.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what arrives when you order the VLX 500 through Hale Windows San Antonio. These numbers matter because they tell you what you’re actually buying, not what a brochure wants you to picture.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches throughout frame and sash extrusions
• Profile width: 2.36 inches
• Operation: Single hung (top fixed, bottom operable) or double hung (both sashes operable)
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, Low-E, tempered, laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen or full screen
• Sill design: Sloped sill with weep system for positive drainage
• Hardware: Integrated sash lock with dual-point engagement
• Thermal standard: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy performance
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation by Hale Windows San Antonio

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. Aluminum conducts heat fast, which is why cheap aluminum windows bake San Antonio houses in August. The VLX 500 interrupts that conduction with a thermal break between the interior and exterior frame surfaces. It’s NFRC-rated, so the performance numbers are real and verified. Pair it with Low-E glass and your air conditioning stops fighting the window frames themselves.

Acoustic Performance. The 0.079-inch wall thickness does more than hold the frame square. It gives the window mass, and mass blocks sound. Homes near Loop 410, I-10, or the airport corridors notice the difference immediately. Laminated glass steps noise reduction up further, cutting the high-frequency hiss of traffic that single-pane windows let straight through.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The VLX 500 uses continuous weatherstripping along all four sides of each sash. When the sash locks, it compresses the seal. That compression is what stops the drafty-window problem, the kind of air leakage that makes your thermostat work overtime in San Antonio winters when the wind comes off the Hill Country. The seal system is designed to stay effective after years of cycling.

Waterproofing. San Antonio gets sudden downpours. The VLX 500 handles them with a sloped sill and internal weep chambers that drain water back to the exterior. Combined with the AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant that Hale Windows San Antonio applies to every perimeter joint during installation, the system routes water away from your wall cavity instead of trapping it in the rough opening.

Wind Resistance. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the storm conditions we see in South Texas. Strong aluminum extrusions, robust corner joinery, and an installer who anchors the frame to code mean the window doesn’t rattle in its opening when a thunderstorm rolls through Bexar County at 2 a.m.

Security & Hardware. The integrated sash lock engages at two points on the double hung configuration, not just a single center catch. An engaged dual-point lock is significantly harder to jimmy open than a typical cam lock. For homes where impact is a concern, laminated glass adds a security layer that holds the pane together if struck, whether by a storm, an attempted break-in, or an errant baseball from the neighbor’s kid.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and each fits a different San Antonio home. Premium Black reads crisp against white brick or limestone and suits the modern farmhouse style popping up in new subdivisions across the northeast side. Pure White works on traditional Hill Country homes and never shows a streak. Anodized Silver has a brushed metal texture that honors the aluminum material rather than hiding it, a favorite for mid-century and contemporary designs around Olmos Park. Bronze gives a deeper, warmer metallic tone that matches oil-rubbed hardware and Spanish-influenced exteriors. Champagne sits between silver and bronze, subtle and slightly warm. Teak Wood replicates wood-grain texture for buyers who want the look of wood frames on older homes in Monte Vista or King William without the rot and termite risk that comes with real wood in this humidity.

Glass selection follows the room. Clear glass gives you maximum light and is standard for living spaces with good tree cover. Frosted works in bathrooms and side elevations where you want privacy but still need daylight. Low-E is the energy answer for San Antonio summers: it blocks solar heat gain while letting visible light through. Tempered glass meets code requirements for windows near doors, in bathrooms, or anywhere safety glazing is mandated. Laminated glass handles noise and security. Most San Antonio buyers select Low-E as the base upgrade and add laminated to street-facing elevations.

Installation by Hale Windows San Antonio in San Antonio

A window is only as good as the opening it sits in. We install the VLX 500 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the installation counterpart to the product’s engineering. That’s a specific, written standard that covers the whole process, from preparation of the rough opening to anchoring, shimming, sealing, and finishing. Most installers learn on the job. Ours follows a documented procedure on every window, every time.

The process starts before the old window comes out. We inspect the rough opening for rot, water damage, or framing issues. San Antonio’s humidity and our occasionally aggressive termite population mean older homes often have surprises behind the trim. If we find a problem, you know before the window goes in, not after the caulk cures. We set each VLX 500 level, plumb, and square using composite shims rated to support the full weight of the unit. An out-of-square installation is the number one cause of a hung window that binds, sags, or leaks, and it’s the fastest way to void a manufacturer warranty.

Once the frame is anchored, we seal the full perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. This is the detail that separates professional installation from amateur work. Low-expansion foam seals the gap without bowing the frame, which high-expansion hardware store foam will absolutely do to an aluminum window. The foam creates a continuous air and moisture barrier between your wall cavity and the outdoors. We finish with an exterior sealant that matches the application and a final water test around the perimeter. The old window goes on our truck, not your curb. San Antonio building codes govern the anchoring and flashing details, and our installs are done to pass inspection, not just to look finished.

Here’s the bottom line: ViewLux warranties the VLX 500. We warranty the installation. If you buy the window through a discount channel and have it installed by whoever’s cheapest on a marketplace app, the manufacturer warranty is void and you’re on your own when the sill leaks during the next October storm. Having Hale Windows San Antonio install it keeps the entire system, product plus installation, covered under one roof.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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

You’ve read the specs. You know what the VLX 500 does. The only thing left is a real number for your specific windows. Call (361) 348-8929 for a free on-site measurement and written quote. We’ll measure every opening, recommend the glass and finish that fits your home, and give you a fixed price in writing, no change orders, no surprises. This is a window you’ll live with for decades. Let’s make sure it’s sized, configured, and installed right the first time.

Written by the team at Hale Windows San Antonio, serving San Antonio, TX as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.