VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Riverside, CA | Westlight Windows Riverside

The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for Riverside homes that need dependable performance through hot summers, Santa Ana winds, and the occasional cold desert night. It’s the kind of window that works just as hard as it looks. Both sashes tilt inward, which means cleaning second-story windows from inside the house becomes a five-minute job instead of a ladder-and-hose production. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Westlight Windows Riverside supplies, installs, and stands behind this window from first measurement to final walkthrough. If you’re researching the VLX 500 for a Riverside home, call us at (760) 624-3669 and we’ll walk you through pricing, lead times, and what installation actually costs.

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Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

The VLX 500 series is ViewLux’s take on the hung window, the most traditional window type in American residential architecture. A single hung lets you raise the bottom sash while the top stays fixed. A double hung lets both sashes slide, which changes how you ventilate: open the top to release heat that collects near the ceiling, open the bottom for cross-flow, or crack both for balanced airflow. In Riverside’s climate, that top-sash ventilation matters more than people expect, especially in two-story homes and upstairs bedrooms where warm air pools.

What sets the VLX 500 apart from older aluminum hung windows is the engineering underneath the clean lines. The frame is extruded aluminum with a 0.079-inch wall thickness and a 2.36-inch profile width. That’s a deliberately slim sightline that preserves glass area without sacrificing rigidity. Aluminum doesn’t rot, warp, or swell in humidity the way wood and some vinyl frames do, which makes it a practical choice for Riverside’s dry-to-occasionally-damp weather swings.

The tilt-in sash mechanism is the feature homeowners mention most. Both sashes pivot inward on integrated hardware, so you can clean the exterior glass from inside your home. No ladders, no hiring a window washer, no climbing onto a roof. For Riverside properties with second stories, this is a genuine safety improvement, not just a convenience.

This is a window for homeowners who want the classic double hung look without the maintenance of wood or the bulk of wider-profile vinyl. It suits single-story ranchers in the Wood Streets, mid-century homes in Canyon Crest, mission revival houses in Victoria, and new construction across Riverside’s growing neighborhoods. Westlight Windows Riverside recommends the VLX 500 for whole-home replacements, room-by-room upgrades, and projects where the homeowner wants a consistently matched window style across the entire house.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re getting with the VLX 500, in plain terms. These are the specs we quote when a Riverside homeowner asks us to compare this window against other aluminum series.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, thermally broken for energy performance
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches, engineered for rigidity and clean sightlines
• Profile width: 2.36 inches, slim enough for most existing openings without structural modifications
• Operation: Single hung (bottom sash only) or double hung (both sashes operable)
• Sash cleaning: Tilt-in on both sashes, interior access, no exterior ladder work required
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, low-E, tempered, and laminated
• Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Half-screen (covers lower half) or full screen (covers entire opening)
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints
• Performance ratings: NFRC-rated thermal break, airtightness, waterproofing, sound control, wind-load rated for local climate requirements

If you’re comparing apples to apples, pay attention to two numbers: a 0.079-inch wall thickness and a 2.36-inch profile. Those are the backbone of this window’s structural integrity and they’re a big reason the VLX 500 keeps its shape and seal for decades. Call (760) 624-3669 and we’ll spec out your exact window sizes and configuration.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 500 uses a thermal break to separate the interior and exterior aluminum, which is what makes an aluminum frame energy-efficient at all. Without it, aluminum conducts heat straight through. With it, the window earns an NFRC rating that matters for Riverside utility bills. Add low-E glass and you’re reducing summer heat gain when you need it most.

Acoustic Performance – Riverside homes close to the 91, the 60, the 215, or neighborhood commercial corridors deal with constant background noise. The VLX 500’s sound control ratings are designed for exactly that. Laminated glass pushes the acoustic performance further, making it a favorite for bedrooms and media rooms.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Air leaks show up on your energy bill, not just as drafts. The VLX 500’s sash-to-frame seal is engineered to prevent air infiltration, and our installation crew adds an AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam sealant around every perimeter joint. That means the window itself and the gap around it are both sealed, which is what airtightness ratings actually depend on in a real installation.

Waterproofing – Riverside doesn’t worry about hurricanes, but winter rainstorms and wind-driven water are real. The VLX 500 has a multi-point drainage design that channels water out of the weep holes instead of letting it pool against the frame. Combined with our perimeter sealing method, water ingress isn’t something you’ll be thinking about ten years from now.

Wind Resistance – Santa Ana winds gust through the Riverside area hard enough to rattle weak windows and push air through bad seals. The VLX 500 carries a wind-load rating appropriate for local climate requirements. The 0.079-inch wall extrusion and 2.36-inch profile width aren’t just for looks; they keep the frame from flexing under pressure.

Security & Hardware – The locking mechanism on the VLX 500 is built into the sash, not bolted on as an afterthought. For homeowners who want more, laminated glass adds a meaningful security layer because it holds together on impact instead of shattering. It’s one of the glass options available to you, and it’s worth considering for ground-floor windows and any window accessible from a backyard.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 500 comes in six finishes, which gives Riverside homeowners room to match just about any architectural style. Premium Black is the go-to for modern and contemporary homes; it creates a bold contrast frame that makes the glass feel bigger and the lines sharper. Pure White suits traditional, craftsman, and colonial-style houses in neighborhoods like Victoria and the Wood Streets. Anodized Silver has a subtle metallic finish that reads as clean and understated, fitting mid-century and contemporary builds. Bronze and Champagne are favorites for Spanish and Mediterranean-influenced Riverside homes, where they blend with terra cotta roofs and warm stucco tones. Teak Wood gives you the texture and warmth of wood without the maintenance, a smart choice for homeowners who love the look but don’t want to repaint every few years.

On the glass side, clear is the baseline. Low-E is the most common upgrade for Riverside’s heat, reflecting infrared while letting visible light through. Frosted works for bathrooms, front door sidelights, and any window where you want light and privacy. Tempered glass shatters into small, safe pieces, which code requires for certain locations like doors and windows near floors. Laminated glass is the premium option: it reduces sound, blocks more UV, and holds together on impact, making it the right call for security, noise, and storm protection. Call us at (760) 624-3669 if you’re not sure which glass spec applies to your window locations; we’ll walk your project through code quickly.

Installation by Westlight Windows Riverside in Riverside

Here’s the thing about window installation that nobody tells you until something goes wrong: the best window on the market performs like a cheap one if it’s installed poorly. Gaps, unlevel sashes, missing sealant, skipped flashing. The manufacturer’s warranty won’t cover it, and the fix is usually a full reinstallation. That’s why Westlight Windows Riverside installs the VLX 500 the way we do, every time, on every job.

We start with a pre-installation inspection. That means measuring the rough opening, checking the framing for rot or water damage, and reviewing the exterior condition around the window before we touch anything. We don’t replace a window in a bad frame and call it done. If the opening needs repair, we tell you before we start, not after.

After that, the process is deliberately unglamorous: level, plumb, square. We set every window so it operates smoothly and seals evenly. The trim lines line up. The sash glides without binding. The lock engages the way it’s supposed to. Then we seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam, which fills the gap between the frame and the rough opening without pushing the frame out of alignment.

Our installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the recognized installation practice for window and door systems. We finish with a water test on the exterior to confirm the drainage and seal are doing their jobs, then clean up the site. In Riverside, proper drainage matters more than people think: even a fraction of an inch of standing water under a window can pull moisture into the frame and wall cavity over time, leading to mold and dry rot in our winter rain months.

One more Riverside-specific note: if you’re replacing windows in an older home in neighborhoods like Magnolia Center or Arlington, the existing openings may not be perfectly square after fifty-plus years of settling. That’s normal. Our installers handle out-of-square openings daily, shimming and sealing so the finished window looks and works like the house was built for it. Professional installation with Westlight Windows Riverside protects your manufacturer warranty and, more importantly, the rest of your house.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window

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If you’re serious about the VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window, the next step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll spec your windows, quote your exact configuration, and walk you through what installation will look like at your Riverside home. Call Westlight Windows Riverside at (760) 624-3669 to schedule your free estimate today.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Riverside, serving Riverside, CA and surrounding communities.