VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale

An arched entry door changes how a house holds itself. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door from ViewLux does that with CNC-bent aluminum, which means the curve isn’t approximated or pieced together. It’s engineered. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale installs this door across Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Las Olas Isles to Victoria Park, and we’ve seen what it does to a facade. The door becomes the first thing people notice. If you’re researching arched entryways for a new build or replacing a tired front door, call us at (754) 354-5397 for a free measurement and quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 solves a problem most door manufacturers ignore: true arches are hard to fabricate well. ViewLux starts with a solid aluminum extrusion and CNC-bends the profile to your exact radius. No segmented joints. No awkward flat spots at the crown. What you get is a curved architectural statement with structural precision, and that’s the phrase that matters. The arc stays smooth through the frame, the glass, and the threshold line.

Where does this door belong? We install the VLX 100 most often on Mediterranean Revival homes in Colee Hammock, mid-century ranch entries in Coral Ridge, and new contemporary builds in Flagler Village where the architect wants a soft geometric counterpoint to a flat facade. Fort Lauderdale’s older neighborhoods lean on arched openings as a signature detail, and this door restores that language with modern aluminum instead of rust-prone steel or high-maintenance wood.

The 0.098″ wall thickness gives the frame real structural body. The 2.56″ profile width keeps sightlines substantial without going bulky. Because each unit is custom fabricated to order, we’re not forced into stock arc radii. The door follows your opening, not the other way around.

Buyers choose the VLX 100 because it holds its geometry. Aluminum doesn’t sag the way wood does in South Florida humidity, doesn’t swell in the wet season, and doesn’t demand repainting every three years facing salt air. For a Fort Lauderdale coastal door, that’s the difference between a product that looks right for a decade and one that fails within two summers.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that define the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, translated into plain language:

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches of solid aluminum extrusion. This is a structural door frame, not a cladding profile.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches at the sightline. Wide enough to read as substantial from the curb, narrow enough to maximize glass area.
• Maximum span: No fixed maximum. Each door is custom fabricated to order, so the arc radius, height, and width follow your architectural drawings.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Impact-rated laminated glass is available for Fort Lauderdale wind-load requirements.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology with NFRC-rated energy performance.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints.

These specs matter because they determine how the door performs for years after install day. The aluminum wall thickness resists racking and impact flex. The thermal break stops the frame from conducting South Florida heat straight into your foyer.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 includes a thermal break inside the aluminum profile, which interrupts the conductive path that would otherwise pull heat from the outside face to the inside face. Combined with Low-E glass, the door carries NFRC-rated energy performance. In Fort Lauderdale, that means your entry doesn’t become a radiator every afternoon.

Acoustic Performance. A solid arched door with laminated glass does real work against street noise. Clients on Federal Highway or Sunrise Boulevard notice the difference immediately. The mass of 0.098″ aluminum framing plus the acoustic damping of laminated glass keeps traffic noise where it belongs: outside.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. Every VLX 100 we install in Fort Lauderdale gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant applied to all perimeter joints. This isn’t optional caulk. It’s a closed-cell expanding seal that keeps conditioned air in and humid outside air out. The result is no drafts, no whistling during afternoon storms, and stable indoor humidity.

Waterproofing. Fort Lauderdale’s wet season tests every exterior opening. The VLX 100 is installed with a continuous perimeter seal, integrated sill drainage, and full weatherstripping around the slab. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale pressure-tests the rough opening before we set the door, so water finds no path behind the frame.

Wind Resistance. Arched doors face more wind pressure at the crown than rectangular doors of the same width. The VLX 100 is engineered and wind-load rated for local climate requirements, including Miami-Dade and Broward County wind zones. With impact-resistant laminated glass specified, this door clears the bar for Fort Lauderdale’s coastal exposure.

Security & Hardware. The full-aluminum construction and multi-point locking hardware give the VLX 100 real security credibility. The frame doesn’t flex under prying force the way thin vinyl or wood jambs do. A custom arched door shouldn’t be the weak point in your perimeter, and this one isn’t.

Color & Glass Options

Finish selection is where the VLX 100 gets personal. Premium Black reads sharp on white stucco homes in Tarpon River and gives contemporary builds a crisp frame. Pure White matches traditional Florida coastal architecture, blending with painted trim in Harbor Beach. Anodized Silver is the honest aluminum look: clean, industrial, and nearly maintenance-free. Bronze and Champagne suit Mediterranean and Tuscan facades, warming the entry without the upkeep of real metal patina. Teak Wood gives you the visual grain of timber with none of the rot risk, which matters in Fort Lauderdale’s wet season.

On glass: Clear maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure provide privacy for entries that face close neighbors or busy sidewalks. Low-E cuts solar heat gain without darkening the view. Tempered is safety-rated and standard in most packages. Laminated glass is the impact-rated choice for coastal wind zones and also improves acoustic isolation. For Fort Lauderdale homes east of US-1, we strongly recommend the laminated option.

Installation by Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale

An arched door is only as good as its install. We cannot overstate this. The VLX 100 is a precision-fabricated product, and if it goes into a rough opening that’s out of square by half an inch, the arc binds, the seals fail, and the manufacturer warranty dies. We see it in Fort Lauderdale regularly: beautiful custom doors installed by crews that didn’t understand arched geometry, now binding at the crown and leaking at the sill.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the opening in four places along each jamb, check sill level, and verify the header can carry the load. Then we set the door level, plumb, and square using shim packs at the hinge and lock points, never at the crown. The frame is secured with structurally appropriate fasteners, not drywall screws. All perimeter joints get AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, applied continuously, then trimmed and protected. The installation meets AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the recognized benchmark for fenestration installation in Florida.

Fort Lauderdale specifics matter here. Our water table sits high, our humidity is relentless, and our building code enforcement in Broward County is strict about impact-rated openings near the coast. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale pulls permits when required and installs to inspection standard the first time. After the door is set, we run a final water test, verify operation, and clean the site. You’ll never know we were there except for the new door.

Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. It’s the first thing ViewLux checks on a claim. Working with an authorized install partner like Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale means your warranty stays intact and your door performs the way the engineers intended.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Lauderdale

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is not a product you order online and install on a weekend. It’s a measured, specified, permitted, and professionally installed architectural element. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale handles every step, and we’re ready to start with your free on-site measurement. Call (754) 354-5397 today and tell us about your opening. We’ll bring the laser, the drawings, and the answers.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Fort Lauderdale, FL.