VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Delray Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

An arched entryway changes how a home feels the moment someone walks up to it. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum door system built around that idea: a curved architectural statement with structural precision, not a standard rectangle with a decorative top slapped on. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Delray Beach, FL, and we install this door series because it solves a real problem for local homeowners: getting a true custom-radius opening without sacrificing energy performance or weather sealing. Whether you’re building new in Lake Ida or renovating a Mediterranean-style home in Osceola Park, this door gives you the arch you want with the engineering South Florida demands. Call (561) 940-2917 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Most door manufacturers treat arches as an afterthought. ViewLux built the VLX 100 series differently. The frame is precision-bent on CNC equipment, which means the radius is uniform along its entire length. No kinks, no flattened spots, no gaps where the curve meets the jamb. That matters because an arched door carries structural load differently than a rectangular one. The curve distributes weight and wind pressure across the frame, and if the bend isn’t perfect, the door binds, leaks, or sags over time.

Where this door fits architecturally is broad. We see it on Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean homes in neighborhoods like Tropic Isle and Seagate, where arched openings are part of the original design language. We also install it on contemporary homes where a single arched entry creates a focal point against otherwise clean lines. The aluminum construction means the frame won’t rot, warp, or swell in Delray Beach humidity the way wood or wood-clad alternatives do. The profile is 2.56 inches wide, which gives it a substantial look without feeling bulky, and the wall thickness runs 0.098 inches, which is heavier than what you’ll find in entry-level aluminum door systems sold at big-box retailers.

Because every arch is custom fabricated to order, there’s no practical maximum span. The limitation is your opening and what engineering requires for wind load in your specific location, not a preset catalog size. That’s the core advantage over off-the-shelf solutions. You spec the radius, the width, the height, the glass, the finish. We handle the rest from our Delray Beach installation team. Call (561) 940-2917 for a free on-site measurement.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door brings to a Delray Beach home in concrete terms:

• Profile width: 2.56 inches, giving the frame a clean architectural presence without dominating the glass area.
• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches. In plain terms, the aluminum extrusion is thicker than entry-tier systems, which matters for weld integrity and long-term rigidity in coastal air.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. Your arch is built to your opening, not adapted from a stock unit.
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, obscure, Low-E, tempered, and laminated. Laminated is the impact-rated option for storm protection.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. All factory-applied for even coverage on curved surfaces.
• Thermal performance: NFRC-rated with a thermal break in the frame, which prevents the aluminum from conducting heat directly into your entryway.

Every unit we install in Delray Beach is ordered to the exact dimensions we verify on-site during our pre-install inspection. There is no “close enough” with an arched opening.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The frame includes a thermal break, a non-conductive barrier between the interior and exterior aluminum faces. Without it, an aluminum door in Delray Beach becomes a heat conductor all summer. The NFRC-rated construction keeps your air conditioning inside where it belongs, which translates to lower cooling bills during the seven-month Florida warm season.

Acoustic Performance

Arched entryways often face busy streets. In neighborhoods along Federal Highway or near Atlantic Avenue, road noise is a daily fact of life. The VLX 100’s sealed frame and laminated glass option cut exterior sound noticeably, especially when paired with our AAMA-compliant perimeter sealing during installation.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Frame alignment is only half the battle. We install every VLX 100 door per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, applying AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints. That means no gaps for conditioned air to escape or humidity to creep in, even on the curved sections where lesser installers struggle.

Waterproofing

Delray Beach gets roughly 60 inches of rain annually, much of it in short, intense downpours. The VLX 100’s sill and frame geometry is designed to channel water away from the threshold. We reinforce that with proper flashing and a final water test on every installation. Mist prevention is engineered into the glass unit itself, so you won’t get fog between panes in humid weather.

Wind Resistance

South Florida building codes demand doors that stand up to hurricane-force gusts. This door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements. Choose the laminated impact glass option and you get a system that meets stringent Palm Beach County storm protection standards without needing shutters or plywood bolted over your entryway.

Security & Hardware

The 0.098-inch wall thickness gives the frame real structural mass. Combine that with multi-point locking hardware and laminated glass, and you have an entryway that resists forced entry far better than a standard aluminum door with a single deadbolt. We spec hardware that complements the arched design rather than competing with it.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six factory finishes, and the right one depends on the home. Premium Black suits modern and contemporary homes in Delray Beach’s newer communities, where dark frames create contrast against light stucco. Pure White works on coastal and Key West-style architecture. Anodized Silver has a raw, industrial quality that fits mid-century and minimalist designs. Bronze and Champagne lean warm, pairing well with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial homes throughout the downtown historic districts of Delray Beach. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the look of a timber-framed arch without the maintenance problems real wood brings to South Florida humidity.

On the glass side, clear is the default for maximum natural light and unobstructed curb appeal. Frosted glass adds privacy while still letting sunlight through, ideal for entryways that face a sidewalk or a neighbor’s window. Obscure glass takes privacy a step further with a textured pattern. Low-E coating rejects solar heat without darkening the view. Tempered glass is safety-rated and shatters into small, blunt pieces if broken. Laminated glass is the impact-resistant option, built with an interlayer that holds the pane together under storm conditions, and it’s what we recommend for any arched entry door in a Palm Beach County wind-borne debris zone.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Delray Beach

An arched door is only as good as its installation. That’s a blunt statement, but it’s true. The manufacturer’s warranty on the VLX 100 assumes proper installation. A door that’s out of square or poorly sealed will bind, leak, fog, and eventually fail, and no warranty covers that. Here’s how we install every arched door for Delray Beach homeowners:

• Pre-install inspection: We measure the opening in three places on every side, check the rough opening for level and plumb, and verify the structural header condition before we order the door. Arched openings have no margin for error, so we catch problems before fabrication begins.
• Level, plumb, square setting: The frame goes in dead level and plumb, with shims placed so the curve remains true. We check the arch radius against the door slab after setting, not just before, because an opening that’s off by a quarter inch can create binding at the crown.
• AAMA 812 perimeter sealing: Low-expansion foam sealant applied on every perimeter joint, including along the curved sections. This is where many installations fail. Foam application on an arched frame requires care to avoid bulging the frame, and we’ve been doing it long enough to get it right on every radius.
• AAMA 2400/2410 compliance: The installation standard that governs aluminum window and door systems. Compliance means the manufacturer’s instructions are followed exactly, which keeps your warranty intact.
• Flashing and sill waterproofing: Proper flashing above the arch head directs water away from the opening. The sill is set on a sealed, sloped base so water that gets past the threshold drains outward, not into your home.
• Final water test: We spray the entire assembly, including the arch curve, and check for any water infiltration before we call the job done.
• Cleanup and operation walkthrough: We haul away all debris and packaging, then walk you through operation, locking, and basic care.

Delray Beach’s coastal climate adds two specific challenges. First, salt air accelerates corrosion on poorly finished or improperly sealed aluminum. The VLX 100’s factory finishes are designed for coastal environments, but only if the installation doesn’t scratch through the coating. Second, our building department enforces strict wind-load requirements, and we handle every permit and inspection for your project. An improperly permitted arched door can become a liability when you sell the house. We do it right the first time, with paperwork to prove it.

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Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Delray Beach

If you’re planning an arched entryway in Delray Beach, start with a measurement and a real conversation. We’ll come out, verify your opening, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a written, line-item quote with no surprises later. Call (561) 940-2917 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding coastal communities with professional installation of ViewLux aluminum door and window systems.