VLX 500 Sliding Window

VLX 500 Sliding Window in Los Angeles, CA | Hale Windows & Doors

The VLX 500 sliding window is a high-performance aluminum system built for homeowners who want clean sightlines, smooth operation, and glass area that actually does something for the room. You get a slim 1.97-inch profile, two track configurations, and enough glass and finish options to fit a Mid-Century ranch in Sherman Oaks or a new build in Playa Vista. Hale Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Los Angeles, which means we spec, order, and install this window under factory guidelines, not guesswork. Call (252) 675-6980 to talk through your project.

Product Overview – VLX 500 Sliding Window

The VLX 500 is what we point people toward when they say they want a sliding window that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. It’s an aluminum system, which in Los Angeles matters more than people realize. Wood swells and contracts with our dry summers and coastal humidity shifts. Aluminum holds its line. The frame extrusion on this window runs a 0.079-inch wall thickness, which is substantial enough to resist flexing over a six-foot span, yet the overall profile stays narrow at just under two inches. That’s the balance ViewLux engineered here: stiffness without bulk.

Architecturally, this window fits two Los Angeles camps. The first is the modern home where horizontal lines and big expanses of glass are the whole point. The second is the traditional Spanish or Craftsman home where a sliding window is a practical choice for eaves-adjacent walls, kitchens, or second-story bedrooms where a casement swinging outward would eat into a walkway. The 2-track configuration handles a two-panel opening. The 3-track version lets you open two-thirds of the width. For a kitchen pass-through to a patio in Eagle Rock or a bedroom facing the canyon breeze in Studio City, that extra opening area changes how the room breathes.

The glide is the thing people notice first. The rollers are engineered into the frame design, not bolted on as an aftermarket compromise. You push with two fingers and the panel travels. Over the life of the window, that’s what separates a window you enjoy using from one you avoid touching.

Technical Specifications

The numbers below give you a clear picture of what you’re buying. We’re including them because window shopping without specs is just guessing.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break
• Wall thickness: 0.079 inches
• Profile width: 1.97 inches
• Track configurations: 2-track (one operable panel) or 3-track (two operable panels)
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen or sliding screen
• Performance compliance: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, AAMA 812 sealant specification

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 500 frame carries a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That matters in Los Angeles, where the afternoon sun hits west-facing windows hard from May through October. The break slows conductive heat transfer through the metal, keeping the interior frame from turning into a radiator. NFRC-rated performance data means you can compare this window against any other on equal footing. Pair the frame with Low-E glass and your cooling load drops measurably.

Acoustic Performance – Los Angeles is loud. Freeway proximity, flight paths into Burbank and LAX, the neighbor’s dog, the neighbor’s contractor. Laminated glass is the single biggest upgrade you can make for sound control on this window. The interlayer in laminated glass disrupts sound wave transmission in a way single-pane and standard double-pane units can’t match. For a home off the 101 in Studio City or under the LAX approach in Westchester, we recommend laminated glass on the street-facing elevations.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The VLX 500’s weatherstripping runs continuous around the panel perimeter, which is what gives this window its airtightness rating. Air movement through a window isn’t just a comfort complaint; it’s an energy cost. Proper compression on the seals means less dust, less draft, and a cleaner interior environment. That’s a big deal in Los Angeles, where Santa Ana winds push fine dust against window exteriors for days at a time.

Waterproofing – The frame design includes drainage channels that direct any water that gets past the outer seal back to the exterior rather than into the wall cavity. Combined with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at every perimeter joint during installation, this window handles the rare-but-real Los Angeles rain events without weeping into your drywall. The drainage path is integrated into the extrusion profile, not dependent on caulk beads.

Wind Resistance – The VLX 500 is wind-load rated for the requirements of our local climate. Los Angeles building codes require windows to withstand specific wind pressures based on location and building height, and this window meets those calculations. For homes in the foothills or canyon-adjacent neighborhoods like Bel Air or Topanga, the 0.079-inch frame wall thickness provides meaningful rigidity under gust loads.

Security & Hardware – The locking hardware engages along the meeting rail with a solid throw. Paired with tempered or laminated glass, this gives the window meaningful deterrence value. Tempered glass shatters into small pieces but takes real force to break. Laminated holds its shape even after repeated impacts. For ground-floor windows in any Los Angeles neighborhood, we recommend at minimum tempered, and laminated where you want the highest protection.

Color & Glass Options

Finish selection matters more in Los Angeles than in most markets because our architectural language is so varied. Premium Black is the default for the modern farmhouse look and the crisp contemporary boxes going up all over Venice and Culver City. Pure White suits the traditional interiors and the Spanish-style stucco homes with white trim. Anodized Silver is the raw aluminum look, the one that reads as commercial-modern and works beautifully on Mid-Century homes in the Hollywood Hills. Bronze has a warmer, more grounded tone that complements wood-heavy interiors. Champagne is the quiet luxury choice for coastal styles. Teak Wood gives you the warmth of wood without the maintenance cost, and it looks right at home on Craftsman houses in Pasadena.

On glass: Clear is the budget-conscious default. Frosted is for privacy without curtains, ideal for street-facing bathrooms or window wells. Low-E is the energy play, reflecting heat while keeping visible light. Tempered is safety-rated and must be used in specific locations per code. Laminated is the multi-purpose upgrade: better sound control, better security, better UV blocking.

Installation by Hale Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

There’s a reason we lead every product page with installation. A window is only as good as the opening it’s set in. We’ve torn out plenty of premium windows in Los Angeles that failed purely because the original install was sloppy. Gaps, shims, no perimeter seal, flashing taped wrong. The manufacturer won’t cover a failed installation under warranty, and the homeowner is left paying for the mistake twice.

Our process starts before we order the window. We measure the rough opening, check the framing condition, and confirm the window specifications match what the building actually needs. When the VLX 500 arrives, we set the frame level, plumb, and square. That’s not optional. A frame that’s out of square by more than the allowed tolerance will bind the rollers and wear out the weatherstripping years early. We install per AAMA 2400/2410, which is the recognized installation standard for window systems in North America. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. The expansion is controlled, so the foam won’t bow the frame or stress the flange. We flash the top and sides to direct water away from the rough opening, then run a final water test. On jobs where the wall cavity is exposed, we inspect what’s behind the stucco or siding before we close it up. Los Angeles stucco failures are common and often invisible until a window goes in or out.

Los Angeles-specific codes matter too. Soft-story retrofits, hillside requirements, and Title 24 energy compliance all influence what you should order. We’ll flag any of these during the quote stage. The short version: a properly installed VLX 500 should outlast the current owner’s tenure in the home. An improperly installed one becomes your problem within five years.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Sliding Window

Get a Quote – VLX 500 Sliding Window in Los Angeles

If you’re researching the VLX 500 because you’re ready to replace a window or you’re planning a project, let’s get you real numbers. Call Hale Windows & Doors at (252) 675-6980 to schedule a free on-site measurement. We’ll spec the window for your wall, give you a written line-item quote, and take you through glass and finish options in person.

Written by the team at Hale Windows & Doors, serving Los Angeles, CA as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.