New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Houston pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Houston, TX | Westlight Windows Houston
The VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window is a vertical-glide aluminum window built for homeowners who want clean sightlines, smooth operation, and a frame that holds up to Houston’s humidity, heat, and storm season without warping or swelling. Both sashes slide on engineered tracks, and the tilt-in design means you clean both sides of the glass from inside your home – no ladder, no leaning out a second-story opening. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Westlight Windows Houston supplies and installs this series across the greater Houston area with the factory warranty intact and our own workmanship guarantee behind every opening. Call (325) 326-4211 to talk specs, pricing, or scheduling.
Product Overview – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
The VLX 500 answers the question a lot of Houston homeowners ask: can I get the strength of aluminum without the condensation and heat transfer problems of old-school metal frames? Yes, and this series was engineered specifically to close that gap. The profile uses a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces, which cuts heat conduction through the frame itself. You get the rigidity of metal with energy performance that makes sense in a Gulf Coast climate.
Architecturally, the vertical-glide format fits a broad range of Houston housing stock. We see these go into Heights bungalows, Memorial-area traditionals, Katy new builds, and Sugar Land two-stories alike. The proportions read classic, but the detailing is contemporary: narrow sightlines, crisp corners, and a sash profile that doesn’t visually dominate the glass. The double hung configuration gives you ventilation control from the top or bottom sash, which matters in a city where spring and fall evenings beg for cross-breeze. The single hung version keeps the top sash fixed, which some buyers prefer for tighter air sealing and a lower price point.
Durability is where this product separates itself from vinyl alternatives. The aluminum frame doesn’t soften in attic-adjacent wall cavities that reach 140 degrees in August, and it doesn’t expand and contract enough to loosen seals over time. The wall thickness comes in at 0.079 inches – a heavier gauge than many competitor profiles – while the overall frame width is 2.36 inches, which gives installers a solid anchor plane and gives the window its defined look. Tilt-in sashes release with a simple latch, drop inward, and lock back into the track when you’re done.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | VLX 500 Details |
|---|---|
| Frame & sash material | Thermally broken aluminum |
| Wall thickness | 0.079 in |
| Profile width | 2.36 in |
| Glazing options | Clear, Frosted, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated |
| Finish options | Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood |
| Screen options | Half-Screen, Full Screen |
| Operation | Vertical glide, tilt-in sash for interior cleaning |
| Performance standard | NFRC-rated, AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation |
Every VLX 500 unit we install in Houston ships with a perimeter seal system built around AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, tested for airtightness, water penetration resistance, and sound attenuation. Wind-load ratings match the requirements for our coastal-adjacent building zones.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 500 frame carries a thermal break between its interior and exterior aluminum faces. That break interrupts conductive heat flow, so the frame stays closer to room temperature than a non-broken metal window. NFRC-rated glazing packages give you documented U-factor and SHGC numbers – useful when you run the math on July AC bills in Houston’s five-to-six-month cooling season. Ask us for the specific rating on the glass package you’re considering.
Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass is the upgrade Houston homeowners near 610, Beltway 8, or the railroad corridors ask about most. The interlayer in laminated glass dampens sound transmission measurably beyond standard double-pane assemblies. Combined with the VLX 500’s tight frame tolerances, it makes a real difference on a busy street. We’ll show you the STC ratings for each glass option before you commit.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
This series uses compression gasketing at the meeting rail and continuous weatherstripping along the sash perimeter, so closed windows stay closed tight. The result is a window that doesn’t leak conditioned air in August or let wind-driven particulates coat your interior sills during spring pollen season.
Waterproofing
Houston gets sideways rain. The VLX 500’s frame includes internal drainage channels that direct water away from the glass pocket and out through weep holes at the sill. When Westlight Windows Houston installs the unit, we seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812-compliant foam, then run a water test before trim goes back and before we consider the opening finished.
Wind Resistance
The 0.079-inch wall thickness and 2.36-inch profile width combine to give this window decent torsional stiffness, which matters in a city where tropical storm advisories are part of life. Laminated impact-resistant glass is available as an upgrade for openings in areas that see higher wind-load requirements or where you want penetration resistance.
Security & Hardware
The sash locks are cam-action and positive-engagement, meaning the lock physically draws the meeting rail together before it seats – harder to pop with a pry bar than a simple hook latch. Integrated tilt-latches release only from inside, which keeps the sashes where they belong when the window is closed. Laminated glass adds a layer of forced-entry resistance beyond standard annealed glass.
Color & Glass Options
Six finish choices cover almost any home in Houston, from a white-brick ranch to a modern black-framed new build. Premium Black and Pure White are the two finishes we install most often – black on contemporary exteriors and white on traditional or farmhouse styles. Anodized Silver and Bronze read as straightforward architectural aluminum and suit mid-century homes well. Champagne leans warm and works with limestone and beige brick. Teak Wood is the choice for interiors where you want the look of wood sashes without the maintenance, and it can be combined with a different exterior finish if you want a two-tone application.
Glass selection depends on where the window faces and what problem you’re solving. Clear glass maximizes visible light and is the budget option. Frosted fits bathrooms, entry sidelights, and anywhere privacy matters. Low-E coating cuts solar heat gain through west-facing glass – the direction that cooks Houston afternoons – while staying visually neutral. Tempered glass provides safety in code-required locations like doors, windows near stairwells, and openings within 18 inches of the floor. Laminated glass is the upgrade we recommend for sound control and impact resistance, and it’s the foundation for any hurricane-preparedness conversation.
Installation by Westlight Windows Houston in Houston
An authorized ViewLux product is only as good as its installation. We’ve pulled enough sloppy retrofit frames out of Houston homes to know what happens when a window is set out of square: sashes bind, seals compress unevenly, and water finds the path of least resistance straight into your rough opening. The manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t cover those failures. That’s why Westlight Windows Houston runs every VLX 500 installation through the same disciplined process.
Before the old window comes out, we inspect the rough opening for rot, termite damage, and plumb. We set every unit level, plumb, and square using shims at the anchor points, not the corners, so the frame isn’t twisted. Then comes the perimeter seal – AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all four sides, which insulates and seals the gap without bowing the frame. Flashing and trim follow, and we finish each opening with a water test to confirm nothing gets past the sill pan or the side jambs. The full installation complies with AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, and we stand behind the workmanship in writing.
Houston-specific conditions play into every install. Our freeze-thaw cycles are rare, but our wet-season humidity means sealant selection and drying time actually matter. We avoid the shortcut of silicone over wet substrate, and we use sealants that handle the thermal movement of aluminum on a 100-degree August day. In coastal-adjacent zones like Clear Lake, League City, or Galveston County, we verify wind-load requirements before quoting so the unit you buy is the unit the code says you need.
Call (325) 326-4211 to discuss your openings, your timeline, and whether the single or double hung configuration fits your home.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window
Most VLX 500 orders are delivered to our Houston installation calendar within 2 to 4 weeks from final measurements and order confirmation. Custom sizes, laminated glass upgrades, and two-tone color combinations can extend that by a week or two depending on factory production volume. We confirm a delivery window at the time you sign the order, and we don’t schedule the tear-out until the product is on hand. Call (325) 326-4211 and we’ll check current build times for your configuration.
The most direct answer is that the VLX 500 can qualify for federal energy tax credits if the specific glazing package meets the Energy Star Most Efficient criteria in the Southern zone, but you’ll want to verify the exact credit against your year’s tax rules and your specific glass selection. Low-E coatings and NFRC-rated performance give the VLX 500 a fighting shot at qualification. Ask us for the NFRC sticker data for the exact configuration you’re considering, and your tax preparer can confirm eligibility.
The VLX 500 carries the manufacturer’s warranty through ViewLux, and because Westlight Windows Houston is an authorized installation partner, your claim stays valid when we install it. Our own workmanship warranty covers the installation labor on top of that. The key detail: manufacturer warranties do not cover failures caused by improper installation, which is exactly why we install to AAMA 2400/2410 and seal per AAMA 812 on every job. We’ll hand you both warranty documents at project completion.
Yes, within the frame’s engineering limits. The VLX 500 is a made-to-order product, not a stock size, so your windows get built to the rough opening dimensions we take on-site. We’ve done narrow single units, wide picture-hung combinations, and full-wall multi-opening layouts across the Houston area. The engineering constraints are documented, and we’ll tell you during the estimate if a requested size falls outside the rated opening range. Pairing a custom size with the right glass option is common, so let us know what you’re envisioning.
Rinse the frames and tracks with water two or three times a year to remove the fine dust, pollen, and coastal salt that accumulate in Houston, and wipe the weatherstripping with a dry cloth so it doesn’t hold grit against the aluminum. The factory finish on the VLX 500 is designed to resist UV fade and corrosion, but we recommend inspecting the weeps at the sill each spring to make sure they drain freely during heavy rain. No repainting, no sealing, no wood rot to chase.
Get a Quote – VLX 500 Single & Double Hung Window in Houston
Want a straight answer on what the VLX 500 Single or Double Hung Window will cost for your Houston home? We’ll measure, spec the right glass and finish for your openings, and give you a written, line-item quote. No pressure, no ballpark guesswork. Call (325) 326-4211 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get the project started.
Written by the team at Westlight Windows Houston, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving the greater Houston area.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Houston
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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