VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in West Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The ViewLux VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a single-entry aluminum door built around a minimalist frame and a multi-point locking system. Homeowners in West Palm Beach choose it when they want a clean architectural look without sacrificing security or weather performance. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we measure, install, and warrant the full system, not just the slab. You get one accountable team from first measurement to final walkthrough. Call (561) 264-1279 to talk through sizes, glass, and pricing for your entry.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 is a modern aluminum swing door designed for single entry applications. The frame profile is narrow by intention. ViewLux engineered it so the glass surface dominates the visual field while the aluminum structure stays quiet at the edges. That balance is why the series shows up on contemporary spec homes in West Palm Beach as often as it does on mid-century renovations in neighborhoods like El Cid and Flamingo Park.

This is not a patio slider. It’s a hinged entry door rated for daily use as a front or rear door. The multi-point locking hardware engages at several points along the jamb when you lift the handle, which is a different level of security than a single deadbolt. The leaf itself spans up to 48 inches wide, which covers most standard and oversized residential entry openings in Palm Beach County.

Durability comes from the aluminum extrusion profile, which measures 2.56 inches in width and carries a wall thickness of 0.098 inches. That gauge matters. It resists racking and twisting during wind events, and it holds its square over years of sun exposure, humidity, and seasonal temperature swings. West Palm Beach doors deal with salt air, afternoon thunderstorms, and intense UV. The VLX 100 is built for that environment without requiring wood maintenance or steel rust treatments.

Buyers also pick this series because it accepts impact-rated laminated glass. For a front entry in a hurricane zone, that option is often the difference between added protection and replacing a blown-in door after a storm. We’ll cover glass choices in detail below.

Technical Specifications

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door comes in a fixed set of engineered dimensions and configurations. Here is what the product actually ships with, in plain terms:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098-inch aluminum extrusion, selected for stiffness without heavyweight bulk.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches at the visible frame face, slim enough to keep sightlines clean.
• Maximum span: 48 inches wide for a single panel, which handles most front and rear entry openings in West Palm Beach homes.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Laminated is the impact-rated option for storm-prone areas.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
• Screen options: Retractable screen or no screen, depending on how you use the entry.

We carry samples of every finish and glass type in our West Palm Beach showroom. You can see how the Teak Wood finish reads in morning light versus the Anodized Silver under fluorescent, and we recommend doing that before locking in a color. Aluminum finishes look different on a full-size door than they do on a small chip.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 frame includes a thermal break that separates the exterior and interior aluminum surfaces. That break slows heat transfer through the metal, which is the whole challenge with aluminum in South Florida. When paired with Low-E glass, the assembly carries NFRC-rated energy performance values we can pull for your specific configuration. West Palm Beach cooling loads drop when your entry door stops acting like a radiator in the afternoon sun.

Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass does more than resist impact. The interlayer dampens sound transmission. If your front door faces a busy street in West Palm Beach, like parts of Southern Boulevard or Dixie Highway, the VLX 100 with laminated glass will reduce road noise noticeably. The exact sound control rating depends on glass package, and we’ll give you the numbers for your spec before you order.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
Every perimeter joint on a TruePane-installed VLX 100 gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. That’s not optional for us; it’s part of the installation standard we follow on every entry door in West Palm Beach. The result is a door that does not whistle during a summer thunderstorm and does not let conditioned air bleed out through the rough opening gaps.

Waterproofing
Water management on a West Palm Beach entry door starts at the sill and the perimeter seals. The VLX 100 frame is designed to shed water rather than trap it, and our installers set the threshold so it drains away from the interior. We water-test the installed assembly before we call the job done. A door that leaks is a warranty claim; a door that never leaks is a referral.

Wind Resistance
The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the local climate requirements in Palm Beach County. The 0.098-inch wall thickness in the frame plus the multi-point lock keeps the leaf engaged with the jamb during pressure cycles. Add impact-rated laminated glass and the assembly stands up to flying-debris testing as well. That is the standard you want on a home in a hurricane zone.

Security & Hardware
The multi-point locking system engages at multiple points along the frame edge with a single handle lift. It resists prying at the top, middle, and bottom of the leaf, not just one point. The hardware is integrated into the aluminum profile, so there’s no surface-mounted deadbolt housing to work loose over time.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black reads sharp on white stucco and modern concrete homes, and it’s the most requested finish for new construction in West Palm Beach’s contemporary neighborhoods. Pure White fits coastal and transitional styles and stays cooler to the touch in direct sun. Anodized Silver is the honest-metal look, best on industrial and mid-century elevations where you want the aluminum to read as aluminum.

Bronze and Champagne are the warm-tone options. Bronze works on Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes throughout West Palm Beach where black feels too stark. Champagne is lighter, with a soft golden tint that pairs well with travertine and warm stone. Teak Wood is a wood-look finish for homeowners who want the warmth of a wood door without the maintenance of an actual wood door in Florida humidity.

Glass selection follows function first. Clear maximizes natural light. Frosted and Obscure give privacy for entries that face a street or neighbor. Low-E cuts heat gain and UV fade on interior floors and furnishings. Tempered is the safety-glass standard. Laminated is the impact-rated choice, and for a front entry in West Palm Beach, it’s the one we recommend most often.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in West Palm Beach

The VLX 100 is only as good as the rough opening it sits in. We’ve pulled failed doors out of West Palm Beach homes where the slab was fine and the installation was the problem: gaps stuffed with fiberglass, no sill drainage, frame racked out of square because someone shimmed the wrong corner. That’s why TruePane Windows & Doors handles the full install in-house, and why we document the process.

Our installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the subfloor for level, the king and jack studs for plumb, and the header for deflection. If the opening is out of square, we correct it before the door goes in, because no door hardware operates smoothly in a racked frame.

We set the VLX 100 in the opening level, plumb, and square. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every joint, then a continuous interior and exterior seal. Installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards for windows and doors, which is the recognized installation practice in Florida’s climate. We flash the sill correctly, which matters more in West Palm Beach than almost anywhere: a driving rain can hit an east-facing entry with real force during summer storm season.

After the door is set and sealed, we run a water test on the sill and threshold, cycle the hardware, and check the lock engagement at every point. Then we clean the opening and walk you through operation and finish care.

One thing we tell every customer: improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. ViewLux specifies installation standards for a reason. If a door fails because of a bad install, the manufacturer will not cover it. TruePane’s installation keeps your warranty intact and keeps the door performing in West Palm Beach’s heat, humidity, and storm cycles. Call (561) 264-1279 if you have questions about what a proper install should include.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door?
Lead time for the VLX 100 typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation, depending on the glass package and finish you select. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass can add a week or two. We’ll give you a confirmed delivery window when you place the order, and we schedule installation as soon as the door arrives at our West Palm Beach shop. Call (561) 264-1279 to check current lead times for your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The VLX 100 may qualify for federal energy tax credits when configured with qualifying Low-E glass packages that meet the current NFRC ratings for exterior doors. Qualification depends on the glass, the U-factor of the assembly, and where the door is installed. We’ll provide the performance documentation for your spec so your tax professional can confirm eligibility. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll pull the numbers.

What warranty comes with the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door?
The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty from ViewLux that covers the aluminum frame, finish, and hardware, with the glass covered under a separate performance warranty. The warranty stays valid only when the door is installed to ViewLux’s specified standards, which is why TruePane installs every door in-house to AAMA 2400/2410. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered before you sign anything.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 100?
The VLX 100 is built to your opening dimensions, up to a maximum single-panel span of 48 inches wide. Heights can be ordered to match your rough opening, and we measure everything on-site before ordering. If your opening is wider than 48 inches, we’ll show you alternative ViewLux configurations that work. Call (561) 264-1279 to schedule a measurement.

How do I maintain an aluminum frame door in West Palm Beach?
Aluminum frames need little more than periodic cleaning with mild soap and water, plus a check of the weatherstripping and hardware twice a year. Salt air near the coast can leave a film on the finish, so rinse the frame when you wash your windows. The finish on the VLX 100 is a factory-applied coating, not paint, so it should not require repainting. If you ever notice a gap in the seal or a change in how the lock feels, call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll take a look.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in West Palm Beach

If you’re considering the VLX 100 for your entry, start with a free on-site measurement from TruePane Windows & Doors. We’ll check your opening, review glass and finish options, and give you a written quote with no unknowns. Call (561) 264-1279 today.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving West Palm Beach, FL.