VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Los Angeles, CA | Westlight Windows Los Angeles

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum entry system built around a simple idea: a clean, slim frame with serious locking hardware. Homeowners across Los Angeles choose it when they want an entry that feels architectural rather than bulky, with sightlines that pull light into the foyer and a profile that reads contemporary without shouting. Westlight Windows Los Angeles is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the door from people who install it correctly the first time, per AAMA standards, and stand behind the work. Call (213) 810-3461 to talk about your opening.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 is a single-entry swing door built on a minimalist aluminum chassis. The frame profile measures just 2.56 inches wide, which is narrow enough to keep sightlines open but substantial enough to carry the hardware load. ViewLux, the manufacturer, designed this series for residential fronts, side entries, and patio transitions where a hinged door makes more sense than a slider. We install it throughout Los Angeles, from Spanish Revival homes in Los Feliz to glass-box remodels in Venice.

The wall thickness on the aluminum extrusion is 0.098 inches. That is a meaningful number in the door world. It means the frame resists racking, stays square over decades of use, and holds the multi-point locking system without flexing. The multi-point lock engages in three places along the door edge, not just at the handle, which is the single biggest upgrade over an old wood door with one deadbolt.

What draws most buyers to the VLX 100 is how little visual noise it creates. There is no wide stile, no decorative molding, no unnecessary panel work. The door reads as a plane of glass inside a slender metal frame. On a house with horizontal lines, wide eaves, or a flat roof, it looks like it belongs there. Buyers replacing a heavy carved front door or a dated aluminum storm door often choose this series for exactly that reason.

The hinge side, sill, and threshold are engineered to work together, so the door swings cleanly and seals tightly at the bottom. We see this product specified on a lot of mid-century remodels in Los Angeles because the narrow profile matches the original architecture far better than a bulky wood replacement. It is also a practical choice on coastal properties where salt air punishes anything with exposed steel or untreated wood.

Technical Specifications

Here is how the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is built, in plain numbers. These are the same specs we review on every pre-install checklist before a project starts in Los Angeles.

• Frame profile width: 2.56 inches
• Aluminum wall thickness: 0.098 inches
• Maximum panel span: Up to 48 inches wide per door leaf
• Operation: Single swing entry, hinged with multi-point locking
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen, or no screen
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy figures available per configuration
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on perimeter joints
• Glazing options: Impact-resistant laminated glass available for wind-load and security requirements

Maximum span matters if you are replacing a double door or widening an opening. A single VLX 100 leaf goes up to 48 inches. Beyond that, you are looking at a different configuration, and we will tell you that during the estimate before anyone spends money.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The aluminum frame carries a thermal break, which separates the exterior metal from the interior metal so heat is not conducted straight through the profile. That is the difference between a door that sweats or radiates heat and one that holds a stable interior temperature. With Low-E glass, the package earns NFRC-rated energy numbers that matter on a south-facing entry in Los Angeles. Call (213) 810-3461 for the U-factor on your specific glass package.

Acoustic Performance. A solid aluminum frame with a proper perimeter seal does a lot to cut street noise. On busy Los Angeles corridors like Sunset, Wilshire, or Ventura Boulevard, the difference between a framed VLX 100 and a hollow-core door is immediate. Laminated glass adds another layer of sound deadening, and we recommend it for any entry facing a major street.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The door seals on all four sides through the frame gaskets and the threshold. During installation, we follow AAMA 812 and run low-expansion foam along every perimeter joint, which stops air movement between the rough opening and the frame. Airtightness is the quiet part of comfort; you feel it in the absence of drafts and the lower cooling bills.

Waterproofing. Los Angeles does not get rain often, but when it does, it arrives as wind-driven water hitting the entry directly. The sill design on the VLX 100 carries water away from the interior, and the water test we do after installation confirms the seal works. Anyone who has pulled up swollen flooring at an entry knows what a failed sill costs.

Wind Resistance. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the local climate requirements in Southern California. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and the reinforced frame hold the panel steady during Santa Ana events, when sustained winds hit 40 to 50 mph and gust higher in the passes and foothills.

Security & Hardware. Multi-point locking is the headline here. Three locking points engage along the strike side when you lift the handle, not just one. The aluminum frame is naturally resistant to the kick-in failures common on wood jambs, and we can pair it with laminated glass for an added delay against forced entry.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested in Los Angeles right now, particularly on white stucco homes and modern farmhouse exteriors where it creates a defined entry. Pure White suits traditional facades, craftsman porches, and anything with painted trim. Anodized Silver is the natural aluminum look, common on mid-century homes from the 1950s and 1960s and on contemporary builds in the hills.

Bronze and Champagne are warmer metals. Bronze works well on Spanish Revival and Tuscan-style homes across Los Angeles, where black feels too hard and silver too raw. Champagne has a soft, almost champagne-gold cast that pairs with warm wood accents. Teak Wood is an aluminum frame with a wood-grain finish, for buyers who want the look of a wood entry without the maintenance. It is a smart fit on homes where the entry needs to warm up a contemporary facade.

Glass is where the door becomes yours. Clear gives you full visibility and maximum light, ideal for a foyer that wants sunlight. Frosted and Obscure are for privacy: frosted scatters light evenly, obscure gives a textured look. Low-E is the coating that cuts solar heat gain and UV, and we recommend it on any glass that takes direct afternoon sun in Los Angeles. Tempered is the safety glass; it shatters into small pieces rather than shards if broken. Laminated is two layers of glass with a plastic interlayer between them, and it is the strongest option on the list. It holds together when struck, which makes it the choice for security and impact resistance.

Installation by Westlight Windows Los Angeles in Los Angeles

A premium door is only as good as the opening it sits in. Westlight Windows Los Angeles installs the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door the way it is designed to be installed: level, plumb, square, and sealed. That phrase is not marketing. It is the measurable checklist we go through on every single entry installation across Los Angeles.

The process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening for true dimensions, framing condition, dry rot, and out-of-square corners. Los Angeles homes carry a lot of quirks, especially pre-1960 construction where framing has settled and openings were never dimensionally perfect. The VLX 100 has a 2.56-inch profile, which means there is not much room to hide an irregular opening, so the prep work matters. We identify problems before the door arrives, not after.

During installation we follow AAMA 2400/2410 as our reference standard. The frame is set with shims until the side jambs are plumb and the head is level, then anchored. After the door swings correctly and locks without binding, we perimeter-seal every joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. That step is the one most often skipped by rushed installers, and it is the one that determines whether the door stays airtight and dry years later. Then we water-test the sill and threshold, run the door through full open and close cycles, and clean the site before we leave.

Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. That is true for ViewLux, and it is true for essentially every premium aluminum door on the market. When we install it, we do not just protect the warranty; we are accountable for the whole assembly. If something goes wrong, you have one phone number: (213) 810-3461.

Los Angeles building code requires that exterior doors meet certain wind-load and egress standards. We handle the permitting questions and the inspection issues, because we know the local requirements and we install to them every day. In the hills, in the flats, along the coast; the climate and the code vary enough that local experience matters.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door? Most VLX 100 orders move from order confirmation to delivery in 3 to 6 weeks depending on the glass package and finish. Custom sizes and laminated glass can add time. We confirm lead time before you commit and we coordinate installation around the delivery date.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The answer depends on the glass package and the NFRC ratings in your specific configuration. Low-E glass with a certified U-factor can qualify for federal energy incentives in some cases. We will pull the certified ratings for your exact build and tell you honestly if the door meets the threshold. Call (213) 810-3461 and we will check it for you before you order.

What warranty comes with the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door? ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the door structure and components, and the terms vary by finish and glass. As the installation partner, Westlight Windows Los Angeles also covers our labor, so the door and the install are both protected. We walk you through the exact warranty terms in writing before your project starts.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 100? Yes, within the product limits. The maximum span is 48 inches wide, and heights can be configured to your rough opening within the system restrictions. We measure the opening exactly, confirm the maximum dimensions with you, and order a door that fits rather than forcing a stock size into an irregular frame.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wash the frame with mild soap and water two or three times a year, and clean the track and gaskets at the same time. Avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents. In coastal Los Angeles, rinse the frame after Santa Ana dust storms or ocean fog because salt and grit are the two things that dull a finish fastest. The door itself needs almost nothing else.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Los Angeles

The best way to price the VLX 100 for your entry is an on-site measurement. We will check the rough opening, review your glass and finish options, and write a line-item quote so you know exactly what the project costs. Call Westlight Windows Los Angeles at (213) 810-3461 to schedule a free measurement and start your door project.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles since 2014.