VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Los Angeles, CA | Hale Windows & Doors

An arched entryway changes the way a home greets you. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entry system built to order, not pulled from a warehouse rack. It gives Los Angeles homeowners and architects a curved architectural statement with the structural precision that only computer-guided fabrication delivers. We’re Hale Windows & Doors, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding neighborhoods from Silver Lake to Sherman Oaks. When you buy this door through us, you get the product and the installation under one roof, handled by a team that measures, sets, seals, and warrants the work. Call (252) 675-6980 to start.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Most door manufacturers work in rectangles. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door starts from a different premise: the opening dictates the shape, and the aluminum follows. ViewLux builds each unit by CNC-bending aluminum profiles to the exact radius or custom curve specified for the project. That means a true radius top, an eyebrow arch, or a fully custom geometric opening is achievable without the compromises that come from piecing together straight sections.

This series appeals to architects renovating Spanish Colonial Revival homes in Los Angeles, where arched entries are part of the native design language. It also works on mid-century and contemporary builds where a curved entry softens an otherwise hard-lined facade. The wall thickness runs 0.098 inches, which gives the frame real torsional rigidity. You feel it when the door closes: solid, not hollow. The profile width is 2.56 inches, slim enough to keep sightlines clean but deep enough to carry the thermal break and multi-point hardware.

We’ve installed these doors on hillside properties in Los Feliz where the entry faces direct afternoon sun, and on coastal-adjacent lots in Playa del Rey where salt air is a daily reality. Aluminum handles both environments without the swelling, warping, or rot that wood doors eventually show. Buyers choose this product because they want the look of a custom architectural feature and the maintenance profile of a commercial-grade metal system. You don’t refinish it every three years. You don’t worry about termites. You get a door that holds its line for decades.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door brings to the table, in plain terms:

• Wall thickness: 0.098″ extruded aluminum, which is heavier-gauge than many residential aluminum doors on the Los Angeles market.
• Profile width: 2.56″ frame depth, engineered to accommodate insulated glazing and a true thermal break without bulking up the sightline.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. We measure your opening, ViewLux engineers the radius, and the door is cut to fit. No forcing a stock size into a non-stock hole.
• Glazing: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, or Laminated glass. Mix and match for privacy and performance.
• Finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. The Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish on aluminum, not an applied veneer.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking system with adjustable strike plates. Handle sets selected per project.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 frame carries a thermal break, meaning the inside and outside aluminum are separated by a non-conductive material. That interrupts heat transfer across the frame. Combined with Low-E or insulated glazing, the assembly earns NFRC-rated energy performance numbers that matter on Los Angeles summer afternoons when the west-facing entry absorbs full sun.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is available for buyers near arterial streets like Wilshire, Ventura, or Sunset Boulevard. The PVB interlayer in laminated glass cuts mid-to-high frequency noise measurably better than monolithic glass. If you’re twenty feet from a bus line in West Hollywood, this option changes how the living room feels.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every perimeter joint on our installations gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That’s a specific standard for sealing the rough opening to the frame, and it prevents the slow air leakage that undermines HVAC efficiency and lets dust into the jamb. The door’s compression gaskets complete the seal at the panel itself.

Waterproofing – The arched shape throws water differently than a flat-top door. Rain hits the crown and runs down the curve, which is why the sill pan and jamb flashing details matter more on arched units than they do on standard rectangles. We install to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which define how to flash and seal openings so water sheds outward, not inward. Mist prevention is handled by the thermal break and proper glazing seal.

Wind Resistance – Los Angeles has specific wind-load requirements that vary by exposure, especially in hillside zones and canyon passes where gusts funnel. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the heavier 0.098″ wall thickness allows the frame to span larger openings without flexing. We verify the rating for your specific address before ordering.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point lock engages at the top, middle, and bottom of the panel, not just a single latch at the handle. That makes the door resistant to prying. Impact-resistant laminated glass is an option we recommend for ground-level entries, and it also slows forced entry. The aluminum frame itself is a deterrent; you cannot kick through it.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the most requested finish in Los Angeles right now. It reads modern and assertive, and it anchors entryways on white stucco or light brick homes. Pure White suits traditional and coastal styles, especially on properties from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach where bright trim is part of the architectural dialect. Anodized Silver has a raw, industrial honesty that works on mid-century and contemporary builds. Bronze and Champagne fill the gap for warmer tones: Bronze on Mission Revival and Spanish homes, Champagne on transitional and soft-modern styles where black feels too heavy. Teak Wood is the surprise. It’s a wood-grain finish on aluminum, which means you get a warm wood look on a door that will never rot, split, or need refinishing. We’ve specified it for Los Angeles homes where HOA rules or historic district guidelines discourage visible metal at the entry.

On glass: Clear maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure provide privacy while still passing daylight, and they’re common choices for front entries on busy sidewalks. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain, which matters on south and west exposures. Tempered glass is safety-rated for large lites and areas near the door hardware. Laminated glass adds both sound control and impact resistance.

Installation by Hale Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

Buying a custom arched door from a catalog is not the same as having it installed correctly. The door is only as good as the opening it’s set into. We’ve been installing custom door systems in Los Angeles long enough to know that the installation, not the product, is where most projects go wrong. An arched door that’s out of square by a quarter inch will bind at the latch, wear its hinges, and eventually leak air at the sweep.

Our process starts before the door arrives. We inspect the rough opening, verify the radius against the fabrication drawing, and check that the surrounding wall is structurally sound and dry. Los Angeles stucco and framing settles over time, especially on hillside lots, and we confirm the opening is ready before the custom unit is built. When the door arrives, we set the frame level, plumb, and square using shims and anchors, then check the reveal at the panel all the way around the arch. That’s the slow part, and it’s why our installs take half a day instead of two hours.

Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which seals the frame to the rough opening without bowing the jamb. The installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the national benchmark for fenestration installation. We flash the sill and jambs so water sheds to the exterior, then run a final water test on the sill pan before we call the job done. We clean the frame, remove debris, and walk you through the hardware and finish care.

One thing Los Angeles buyers should know: ViewLux warranties protect against manufacturing defects, not installation errors. A door set out of square or sealed improperly voids the manufacturer warranty on the frame and the glazing. That’s why it matters that Hale Windows & Doors is an authorized partner, not a general contractor who installs windows and doors among fifty other trades. This is what we do.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door? Lead time typically runs 6 to 8 weeks from final measurement and order confirmation. The door is fabricated to order, not stocked, so the schedule starts when we lock the dimensions. Call (252) 675-6980 to discuss your timeline.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The door can qualify for federal energy efficiency tax credits when ordered with Low-E insulated glazing that meets the current NFRC ratings for your climate zone. Eligibility depends on the specific glass package and the final assembly rating, which we can confirm before you order.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door? ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the aluminum frame, the finish, and the insulating glass unit. The warranty is only valid when the door is installed by an authorized partner using AAMA-compliant methods. We’ll walk you through the exact coverage before you sign anything.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is custom fabricated to order. The opening’s width, height, and radius are sent to ViewLux engineering, and the profile is CNC-bent to match. We’ve built units for standard 36-inch entries and for arched double-door systems over ten feet wide.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wash the frame twice a year with mild soap and water, and clean the sill track so debris doesn’t block the weep holes. Avoid abrasive cleaners on powder-coated finishes. The thermal break and gaskets require no routine maintenance beyond keeping the track clear.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Los Angeles

You’ve read the specs. You know the options. Now find out what it costs for your opening. We’ll come to your Los Angeles property, take exact measurements, review finish and glass samples in daylight, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises later. Call (252) 675-6980 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation with Hale Windows & Doors.

Written by the team at Hale Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA.