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The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system engineered for wide openings, clean sightlines, and everyday use that holds up in Los Angeles. Homeowners choose it when they want a true French door look without the warping, swelling, or sagging that wood doors can develop in our climate. Hale Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, which means we measure, order, and install this door to factory spec. Call (252) 675-6980 to schedule a free on-site measurement for your Los Angeles home.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
The VLX 100 series is built around one idea: a paired French door should look effortless and operate like a Swiss watch. The aluminum profiles are narrow enough to keep glass area generous, but deep enough to resist flexing in Los Angeles sun and wind. Symmetrical sightlines mean both panels read as equals, which matters on a prominent wall where the door is the visual anchor. The flush threshold is a real quality-of-life feature: no raised lip to trip over, and it accommodates wheelchairs and walkers without an adapter ramp. Multi-point lock hardware engages at the head, center, and sill, so the door secures itself along the full height rather than relying on a single latch point.
These doors work well across Los Angeles housing stock. We’ve installed the VLX 100 on 1920s Spanish Revival homes in Los Feliz, mid-century ranch houses in Sherman Oaks, and newer builds in Playa Vista. The door’s crisp geometry suits both modern facades and traditional interiors. Because aluminum doesn’t absorb moisture, there’s no seasonal stickiness like you’d get with wood doors in Pacific Palisades or Marina del Rey, where salt air and humidity fluctuate. Termites don’t eat it. It won’t warp after a wet winter. Those facts matter when you’re spending this kind of money.
The engineering behind the VLX 100 includes a wall thickness of 0.098 inches on the aluminum extrusion. That’s thicker than many competitors in the same price band, and it’s the reason these doors feel solid when you close them, not tinny. Profile width is 2.56 inches, which gives the frame the structural depth to support a maximum span of 96 inches across a paired configuration. In Los Angeles, where indoor-outdoor living is the default lifestyle, that wide opening changes how a living room or dining room functions.
Hale Windows & Doors has been installing ViewLux products in Southern California for years. We know the hardware, the hinge adjustments, and the foam sealing process that keeps these doors performing. When you buy this door through us, you get a single accountable party: we measure, we order, we install, we service. That’s the authorized-partner advantage in Los Angeles.
Technical Specifications
Clear specs make informed decisions. Here’s what the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door brings in measurable terms.
- Wall thickness: 0.098″ aluminum extrusion, chosen for rigidity without excess weight
- Profile width: 2.56″ frame depth, providing a stable seat for the glass unit and hardware
- Maximum span: Up to 96″ total width for paired panels, depending on configuration
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-resistant laminated is available)
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Screen options: Retractable screen or no screen
- Hardware: Multi-point lock engaging at head, center, and sill
- Threshold: Flush, low-profile sill design
- Thermal: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy performance
- Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on perimeter joints
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency – The frame is built with a thermal break, which separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces to interrupt conductive heat transfer. That’s the difference between a door that bakes in August and one that keeps your Los Angeles home’s interior temperature stable. It’s also the feature that earns the NFRC energy performance rating.
Acoustic Performance – Los Angeles is loud: freeways, boulevards, airport approach corridors, and the constant rumble of civic life. The VLX 100’s sealed aluminum frame and quality glazing options measurably reduce exterior noise, which is why homeowners near the 405 in West LA or under the LAX flight path choose this system over hollow vinyl alternatives.
Airtightness & Weather Seal – Drafts are a failure of sealing, not of the glass itself. The VLX 100’s weather stripping runs continuously around both panels, and the multi-point lock pulls the door into compression when engaged. That compression is what gives the door its airtight seal. A door that closes with a light touch and seals with a firm pull is doing it right.
Waterproofing – Water problems in LA doors usually come from driving rain during winter storms or pressure washing gone wrong. The VLX 100 includes weep drainage hidden in the sill and a continuous perimeter seal that prevents moisture from sitting against the frame. The AAMA 812 low-expansion foam we install at every perimeter joint adds a second waterproofing barrier beyond the factory weatherstripping.
Wind Resistance – Los Angeles may not get hurricanes, but the Santa Ana winds are a genuine structural event, particularly in foothill communities like Altadena, La Crescenta, and parts of the Valley. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for our local climate requirements, and the multi-point locking system distributes wind pressure across the entire frame rather than concentrating stress on one latch.
Security & Hardware – The multi-point lock hardware is the standout security feature. Three engagement points along the frame edge make forced entry dramatically harder than a single-bolt setup. The hardware itself is machined to close tolerances, so it won’t loosen up after a few thousand open-close cycles. If you want glass that resists impact, the laminated option is the one to ask about. Call (252) 675-6980 to discuss configuration.
Color & Glass Options
Color choices are more than cosmetic in Los Angeles. A dark painted aluminum door in direct sun will absorb more heat than a light one. Premium Black and Bronze suit modern homes and make a strong architectural statement; they’re particularly effective on white stucco or concrete exteriors common in Silver Lake and Echo Park. Pure White and Anodized Silver match cleanly with mid-century renovation palettes and keep heat gain lowest under direct LA sun. Champagne is subtle enough for traditional Spanish Colonial homes where you don’t want the door to compete with decorative iron work. Teak Wood is our most requested wood-look finish: it gives the look of a stained mahogany door with aluminum’s durability and no refinishing.
Glass selection depends on where the door lives in your home. Clear glass maximizes light and views, ideal for any opening to a backyard or patio. Frosted and Obscure glass give privacy while keeping the door bright, which is a smart choice for doors near property lines or busy sidewalks in neighborhoods like Koreatown or West Hollywood. Low-E glass reflects heat while transmitting light and pays for itself in air-conditioning savings over a Los Angeles summer. Tempered glass is standard-strength safety glass. Laminated glass is the impact-resistant option and also offers better sound control than standard glass, which makes it popular for homes near traffic corridors.
Installation by Hale Windows & Doors in Los Angeles
An aluminum door is only as good as its installation. We’ve seen factory-fresh doors fail within 18 months because they were set out of square, and we’ve seen 15-year-old doors work like new because they were installed precisely. The difference is all in the process.
When you contract Hale Windows & Doors to install your VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door, the process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the rough opening, check the slab for level, and identify any structural issues in the wall framing before we commit to dimensions. In Los Angeles, that matters because many of our homes are older, and wall framing in 1920s bungalows or 1950s tract homes is rarely as square as new construction.
On installation day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square. That sounds obvious, but three-dimensional alignment is what prevents sagging panels, misaligned locks, and uneven reveal gaps. Once the frame is shimmed and anchored, we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant to every perimeter joint. This foam is specified for door and window installation because it won’t bow frames, it fills voids completely, and it creates an air-and-water seal that backer rod and caulk can’t match.
All our installations follow AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which govern installation practices for windows and doors in residential and light commercial buildings. These standards are what keep manufacturer warranties intact. A factory defect is covered, but an installation error is not. Improper installation is the number one reason warranty claims get denied by door manufacturers. When you hire an authorized partner like Hale Windows & Doors, the installation quality is part of the product guarantee.
We finish with a water test. We run water over the exterior perimeter, check for intrusion, and verify drainage. Only then do we reinstall trim, clean the glass, and walk you through the door’s operation, hardware, and maintenance. We leave the job site cleaner than we found it, which is what our Los Angeles customers expect from a premium contractor.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
Lead time for a VLX 100 in Los Angeles typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from date of order confirmation, depending on finish and glass selection. Anodized finishes generally run faster than painted finishes, and custom sizes can add time. Call (252) 675-6980 and we’ll give you a current production schedule for your exact configuration.
Because the VLX 100 carries NFRC energy performance ratings from its thermal break construction, it may qualify for federal energy efficiency tax credits and some local utility rebates in the Los Angeles area. Eligibility depends on the specific glazing package you choose, and tax credit rules change annually. We can direct you to the NFRC certification data and current credit requirements when you request a quote.
The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty from ViewLux that covers the frame, glass unit, and hardware. The warranty is only honored when the door is installed by an authorized partner following factory installation guidelines. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Hale Windows & Doors installs in a warranty-safe manner and handles warranty administration for our Los Angeles customers.
Yes. The VLX 100 is not limited to standard call sizes, and the aluminum extrusion can be fabricated to fit your specific rough opening up to the 96-inch maximum span. This is useful in Los Angeles homes with non-standard openings, including older Spanish-style homes where common door sizes don’t match the original framing. Custom sizing affects pricing and lead time, so call (252) 675-6980 with your rough measurements.
Aluminum frames need almost no maintenance in Los Angeles beyond an occasional wipe-down with mild soap and water. Marine-layer exposure in coastal neighborhoods like Santa Monica or Playa del Rey can leave salt residue, so rinse those frames every couple of months to protect the finish. Lubricate hinge points and lock hardware annually with dry silicone spray. That’s the entire maintenance routine, no painting, no sealing, no refinishing.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Los Angeles
The fastest way to price a VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door for your Los Angeles home is an on-site measurement. We’ll inspect your opening, confirm the configuration, discuss finish and glass, and give you a written line-item quote. Estimates are free. Call (252) 675-6980 to schedule yours and let’s get your project started.
Written by the team at Hale Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA.
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