VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Dallas, TX | Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homeowners who want clean sightlines, dependable operation, and windows that don’t fight back when it’s time to clean them. Both sashes tilt inward, which means no ladders, no leaning out of second-story bedrooms, no hiring someone to wash glass you can reach yourself. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Dallas, TX, which means you get factory-backed product support plus a local crew that installs to the standard the warranty actually requires. If you’re pricing this window for a Dallas home, call (325) 309-2639 for a line-item quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 fills a specific role: it’s the window you choose when you want the traditional look of a double hung without the swelling, sticking, or rot that comes with older wood frames. The single hung version keeps the top sash fixed and lets the bottom sash glide. The double hung lets both sashes move, which improves airflow in Dallas springs and fall when you’d rather open windows than run the AC. Classic vertical-glide aluminum hung window with tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning. That tilt function matters more than people expect. In a two-story Dallas home, cleaning exterior glass from inside the room changes the maintenance equation entirely.

The frame is extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.079 inches. In practical terms, that means the frame resists bowing and flexing under hot Texas sun and keeps its shape through decades of open-close cycles. The profile width measures 2.36 inches, slim enough to preserve your glass area but substantial enough to hold insulated glass units and the hardware that makes the sash glide smoothly. Buyers in Dallas choose this series for three reasons: it holds a finish well, it operates consistently, and it doesn’t demand much from them over its lifespan. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas sells the window and installs it. That pairing is what protects the warranty and the performance.

Technical Specifications

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, 0.079-inch wall thickness
• Profile width: 2.36 inches
• Operation: Single hung (fixed top sash, operable bottom) or double hung (both sashes operable)
• Glass types: 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
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated for energy performance
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on perimeter joints
• Ratings: Tested for airtightness, waterproofing, mist prevention, and sound control
• Glazing option: Impact-resistant laminated glass available for storm-prone areas of Dallas
• Wind load: Rated for local climate requirements in North Texas

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The aluminum frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior metal, which interrupts heat transfer. That’s the difference between a frame that conducts August heat into your living room and one that holds the conditioned air where it belongs. NFRC-rated performance gives you real numbers to compare against other windows in Dallas.

Acoustic Performance
Dallas homes near Loop 12, I-35, or the rail corridors deal with constant traffic noise. The VLX 500’s tight sash-to-frame seal combined with insulated glass units cuts exterior sound measurably. Laminated glass takes it further, and it’s an option Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas routinely recommends for bedrooms facing busy streets.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
Air leakage is where hung windows traditionally fail. The VLX 500 uses compression weatherstripping along the meeting rail and jambs, tested for airtightness so you’re not paying to cool air that slips out around the sashes. This matters year-round in Dallas, where HVAC costs run high.

Waterproofing
The sill design and perimeter sealing system manage water the way a hung window should: capture it, channel it, drain it. Mist prevention ratings mean the insulated glass unit won’t fog between panes when Dallas humidity swings from dry to saturated within a week.

Wind Resistance
North Texas thunderstorm season brings straight-line winds that test window frames. The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the local climate, and the 0.079-inch wall thickness gives the frame the stiffness to stay square when gusts hit. Impact-resistant laminated glass is available for homeowners who want added protection.

Security & Hardware
The locking system engages at the meeting rail with positive latching, not friction alone. Combined with an aluminum frame that resists prying, the window offers a meaningful deterrent. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas can walk you through hardware options when we measure your openings.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, and each one pulls a different direction architecturally. Premium Black is the current default for modern and transitional homes in East Dallas, Lakewood, and the Knox-Henderson area, where black window frames are practically a requirement. Pure White suits traditional brick ranch homes and interiors where the window should recede into the wall. Anodized Silver gives a clean commercial look that works on mid-century and contemporary builds. Bronze reads as warm and grounded, popular in North Dallas neighborhoods with earth-tone exteriors. Champagne is subtle, less stark than silver, and pairs well with stone accents. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the warmth of wood without maintenance.

Glass selection depends on room and exposure. Clear is the budget option but offers no solar control. Low-E is what we recommend for almost every Dallas installation because it reflects infrared heat while letting visible light through, which cuts cooling costs meaningfully. Frosted works for bathrooms and side-yard windows where privacy matters. Tempered is required by code in certain locations, like windows near doors or close to the floor. Laminated adds security and storm protection, and it’s worth serious consideration if your home has large windows facing open exposure.

Installation by Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas in Dallas

The window itself is only half the equation. We see failed aluminum windows across Dallas every month, and in most cases the problem isn’t the window. It’s the installation. A hung window that’s set out of square binds at the sashes. A frame that isn’t shimmed level and plumb will leak air at the corners. Perimeter joints that aren’t sealed correctly let water find its way into the wall cavity, where it rots framing and invites mold. The manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t cover that.

Our installation process at Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which are the industry’s recognized benchmark for window installation. We start with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening to identify water damage, out-of-square framing, or structural issues before any new window goes in. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed to keep the sashes operating smoothly. We apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant to the full perimeter, which creates an airtight, waterproof barrier at the joints. After the window is secured and trimmed, we run a water test to verify the sill drains correctly and the seal holds. Cleanup happens the same day, and we remove the old windows from your property.

Dallas climate makes installation quality especially critical. Summer heat peaks above 100 degrees, which expands aluminum. Winter cold snaps contract it. A frame that’s installed correctly absorbs that movement without letting air or water through. A frame that isn’t will show itself within a season or two. That’s why we encourage homeowners to use an authorized ViewLux installation partner rather than the lowest-bid handyman.

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

If you’re replacing windows in Dallas, the VLX 500 deserves a close look, and a quote from Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas gives you the real number instead of a guess. We’ll come out, measure every opening, review your glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote before any work begins. Call (325) 309-2639 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation.

Written by the team at Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas, serving Dallas, TX and surrounding communities.