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The VLX 500 Sliding Window is a high-performance aluminum glazing system built for South Florida homes that need wide openings, clean sightlines, and hardware that glides without resistance. Manufactured by installed by TruePane Windows & Doors as an authorized partner, this window suits Delray Beach homeowners replacing dated sliders in mid-century ranches, modern builds along the Intracoastal, or condo units near Atlantic Avenue. We’ve supplied and installed these in neighborhoods from Lake Ida to Tropic Isle. For a free on-site measurement and fixed quote, call (561) 940-2917.
Product Overview - VLX 500 Sliding Window
The VLX 500 is designed around one idea: a window that disappears into the wall while giving you a huge pane of glass. The frame profile measures 1.97 inches wide, which means more glass area and less aluminum. That counts in Delray Beach, Florida, where natural light and a view of a pool or palm line are part of what you paid for. The gliding feel comes from careful track geometry and balanced roller hardware; the panel should move with one hand, even at 72 inches wide or more. You get two frame configurations: a 2-track where one panel slides and one stays fixed, or a 3-track where the opening can shift across multiple panels. Wall thickness is a heavy 0.079 inch, noticeably stiffer than the economy aluminum you find on budget builds. This is a product for people who open and close their sliders daily, not twice a season. Whether the install is a master bedroom balcony door replacement in Seagate or a living room wall in a Lake Ida remodel, TruePane Windows & Doors sizes, orders, and installs the VLX 500 to AAMA standards and backs up the workmanship with our own guarantee in Delray Beach.
Technical Specifications
Here are the hard numbers and options for the VLX 500. These come straight from the manufacturer’s current product sheet, reframed here so you can compare apples to apples against other brands our team quotes in Palm Beach County.
- Frame material: Extruded aluminum, 0.079-inch wall thickness
- Profile width: 1.97 inches (slim sightline, maximum glass)
- Track configurations: 2-Track (one fixed, one sliding) and 3-Track (multiple sliding panels)
- Glass types: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Screen options: Retractable Screen, Sliding Screen
- Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant
That 0.079-inch wall thickness matters in a coastal climate. Thin extrusions twist in the heat and bind on the track. This one holds its shape.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 uses a thermal break, which is a non-conductive barrier inside the aluminum extrusion that stops heat from marching straight through the frame into your air-conditioned living room. Delray Beach summers are brutal on window frames. A thermally broken aluminum window rated through NFRC will keep the interior frame from feeling like a radiator at 3 p.m. in August. That means lower cooling bills and no condensation dripping onto sills in humid months.
Acoustic Performance
If your home backs up to Federal Highway, I-95, or the Brightline tracks, you’ll appreciate that this system is engineered for sound control. The frame tolerances are tight enough to seat the glass evenly on all four sides, which is where noise leaks happen on sloppy sliders. Choose laminated glass and you get a meaningful jump in sound reduction without giving up the sliding function.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Most sliding windows leak air at the meeting rail where the panels overlap. The VLX 500’s interlocking stiles and continuous weatherstripping reduce that weak point significantly. In Delray Beach, proper air sealing means less humidity entering the home, which protects floors and furnishings. TruePane Windows & Doors further seals every opening with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at all perimeter joints, which stops the small gaps that caulk alone will miss.
Waterproofing
South Florida gets 60-plus inches of rain a year, often sideways. The VLX 500’s sill design directs water away from the interior channel and out through weep openings. Paired with our AAMA 2400/2410-compliant installation, the finished opening resists water intrusion. We pressure-test the flange area before interior trim goes back on, because the builder-grade silicone bead that most handymen rely on fails within two wet seasons.
Wind Resistance
This window is wind-load rated for the Florida building code requirements in our region. Combined with impact-rated laminated glass when required, the VLX 500 can be specified for both new construction and replacement in wind-borne debris zones that dominate coastal Palm Beach County. If you’re west of I-95 in Delray Beach, you may not need impact glass; east of Federal, you probably will. We walk through that variable on every estimate.
Security & Hardware
The sliding panel sits in a deep channel and engages with a positive lock that resists prying. The roller hardware is stainless steel, which is non-negotiable in a salt-air environment like Delray Beach, Florida. Zinc-plated rollers corrode within a few years and then the window drags. Stainless keeps the one-hand slide action working for a decade or more.
Color & Glass Options
Six finishes cover most design directions you’ll see across Delray Beach. Premium Black works on contemporary builds with white stucco walls or wood accents. Pure White suits traditional Florida architecture and matches most existing interior trim. Anodized Silver is a classic aluminum look that reads clean without competing with your landscaping. Bronze and Champagne both warm up a facade and hide salt film better than lighter colors. Teak Wood reads as natural timber from across the pool but never needs sanding or painting, which matters a few blocks from the ocean. On glass, Clear maximizes natural light, Frosted belongs on bathrooms and side yards where neighbors sit close on zero-lot-line lots, Low-E is the default energy performer, Tempered is required near doors and below 18 inches from the floor, and Laminated adds impact resistance and sound deadening. Many Delray Beach homeowners combine Low-E with Laminated on east-facing elevations.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Delray Beach
Buy a premium window and have it installed poorly, and you’ve bought an expensive draft. The manufacturer’s warranty on the VLX 500 is voided by installation that doesn’t meet AAMA 2400/2410. TruePane Windows & Doors installs this product by the book, which we can say plainly because we’ve been doing it in Delray Beach for years.
Our process starts before the window is ever ordered. We visit the home, measure the rough opening in three places, check the sill for level, and note whether the existing frame has settled. That determines block placement and whether a new sill pan is required. When the window arrives, we open the box immediately and inspect every extrusion and panel before it goes into the opening. On install day, we remove the old unit, address any dry rot behind the flange (common in older Delray Beach homes near the water), set the new window level, plumb, and square with shims, then secure it per the manufacturer’s fastener schedule. We seal the full perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion closed-cell foam, not just a bead of caulk. That foam expands to fill irregular gaps and air-seals the rough opening. Then we flash the exterior per AAMA 2400/2410 and test the opening with a hose before leaving. Interior trim reinstalled after handling. Job site swept. The window operates like it did in the showroom, because it was installed the way the engineering assumed.
Improper installation is the number one cause of sliding window failure we see in Palm Beach County: the track binds, the panel drags, water shows up under the sill, and the owner can’t understand why a “brand new window” is already a problem. That doesn’t happen on our installs.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 500 Sliding Window
The VLX 500 is ordered per project from ViewLux with your exact sizes, glass, and finish specified. In our experience installing in Delray Beach, most orders arrive in 2 to 4 weeks from approved drawings, but lead time moves with manufacturer demand. If you’re planning a renovation around a set schedule, call (561) 940-2917 early and we’ll confirm current factory timing and get your measurements in the queue.
Possibly, depending on the glass package and applicable federal or utility programs at the time of purchase. The NFRC-rated thermal performance of a Low-E, thermally broken VLX 500 often meets the threshold for energy-efficiency incentives. We can provide the exact ratings for your configuration, but you should confirm eligibility with your tax advisor before assuming a credit. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll send the performance data sheet for your quote.
ViewLux provides the manufacturer’s warranty on the window itself, which covers defects in materials and workmanship on the frame, glass, and hardware per the published terms. TruePane Windows & Doors covers the installation workmanship separately, and we stand behind it after the job is done in Delray Beach. Proper installation per AAMA standards is what keeps the manufacturer warranty intact.
Yes. The VLX 500 is not an off-the-shelf size. Every unit we order for Delray Beach homes is made to the exact width and height of your rough opening, whether that’s a 48-inch bathroom slider or a 96-inch living room wall. Because sizes are custom, your in-home measurement is the first step; get it wrong and the window doesn’t fit. Call (561) 940-2917 to schedule that measurement.
Rinse the frame and track monthly to remove salt film, especially if you live east of Federal Highway in Delray Beach. Keep the roller track free of sand and debris, wipe the weatherstripping with a damp cloth, and avoid silicone spray; it holds grit and makes things worse. Beyond that, aluminum is about as low-maintenance as it gets.
Get a Quote - VLX 500 Sliding Window in Delray Beach
If you’re replacing sliders, planning a remodel, or building new in Delray Beach, the VLX 500 deserves a look before you commit. TruePane Windows & Doors handles measurement, ordering, and the AAMA-compliant installation. Call (561) 940-2917 to schedule your free on-site consultation and fixed, line-item quote.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Delray Beach, FL.
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Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
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