VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Los Angeles, CA | Lightwell Windows & Doors

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum entry system built around clean sightlines and serious hardware. We install this door throughout Los Angeles for homeowners who want a front entry that reads as intentional architecture rather than an afterthought. The minimalist frame lets the glass do the talking, while the multi-point locking system does the guarding. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, Lightwell Windows & Doors supplies and installs this door to factory specification, with a crew that’s pulled permits across LA County and set hundreds of doors level, plumb, and square. Call (562) 478-8017 to talk specs, lead times, or a free measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is what happens when an entry door stops pretending to be wood and owns the fact that it’s engineered aluminum. The frame profile is thin enough that the glass becomes the main event, but the wall thickness behind it gives the door real structural backbone. This is a single-swing entry door, hinged conventionally, with a multi-point lock that throws bolts at three points along the jamb when you lift the handle. That’s a meaningful step up from a standard deadbolt, especially in Los Angeles neighborhoods where front-door security is a genuine consideration.

Architecturally, this door belongs on mid-century modern homes in the Hollywood Hills, Spanish modern remodels in Silver Lake, and the growing number of contemporary builds going up in Culver City and West Adams. The profile width of 2.56 inches means the frame doesn’t shout over the rest of the facade. It sits tight against the stucco or siding and lets the entry feel open without sacrificing structure. Buyers choose the VLX 100 because they want a front door that doesn’t warp, swell, or need repainting every few years in the Southern California sun. Aluminum doesn’t do that. It also doesn’t rot when the marine layer sits over Venice and Playa del Rey for weeks at a stretch.

The engineering is straightforward but precise. The extrusion carries a 0.098-inch wall thickness, which gives it torsional stiffness without making the frame feel industrial. The glass sits in a thermally broken channel, and the whole assembly gets sealed at the factory before it ever arrives on a job site in Los Angeles. We’ve set these doors in homes from Long Beach to Pasadena, and the consistent impression our clients share is that the door feels solid the first time they close it. Not heavy. Solid.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 brings to the table, in plain numbers and options.

• Frame construction: Extruded aluminum with 0.098-inch wall thickness throughout the frame and sash
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, measured across the face of the jamb
• Maximum span: Up to 48 inches wide for a single swing panel
• Glass options: Clear, frosted, obscure, Low-E, tempered, laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen or no screen
• Locking hardware: Multi-point lock with three latching points along the height of the door
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated glazing available
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation, AAMA 812 foam perimeter sealing

Glass selections change the door’s personality. Tempered and laminated glass meet California safety glazing requirements for doors. Low-E coatings cut heat gain during Los Angeles afternoons when the western exposure is punishing. The frame finishes are baked or anodized rather than painted, so they hold their color without chalking under UV.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 frame includes a thermal break that separates the inside and outside aluminum faces, which stops heat from conducting through the metal. Pair that with Low-E glass and the door contributes to real NFRC-rated energy performance. In Los Angeles, this matters most on west-facing entries in Sherman Oaks or Brentwood, where afternoon sun beats on the door for hours. The door won’t turn into a passive radiator.

Acoustic Performance
Aluminum doors get a bad reputation for sound transmission, but the VLX 100 is gasketed tightly enough to make a measurable difference on a busy street. With laminated glass specified, the acoustic attenuation jumps significantly. We’ve installed these on Fountain Avenue in Hollywood and along Wilshire corridor buildings where traffic noise is constant. Laminated glass plus a properly sealed perimeter changes the sound profile inside the entry hall.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
This door comes with compression gaskets that run continuously around the frame, and the installation calls for AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint. That combination keeps conditioned air in and dust out. Los Angeles gets its share of Santa Ana wind events, and a door that doesn’t whistle when the wind hits 40 mph is a door that was installed correctly. The rating isn’t marketing copy. It’s measurable.

Waterproofing
The sill and threshold on the VLX 100 are designed to shed water away from the interior, and the installation process includes flashing at the base and perimeter sealant that meets AAMA 2400/2410 water-resistance standards. Winter rainstorms in Los Angeles are brief but intense. A properly set sill with a sealed perimeter keeps water outside where it belongs. Standing water should never pool on the interior side of the threshold.

Wind Resistance
The door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, which in Los Angeles means it’s engineered to handle the gusty conditions that roll through the foothills and passes. La Cañada, Altadena, and parts of the Valley see stronger sustained winds than coastal neighborhoods. The frame stiffness from that 0.098-inch wall thickness plus the multi-point locking system means the door doesn’t flex or pull away from the jamb when wind loads spike.

Security & Hardware
Multi-point locking changes the security conversation. Instead of one deadbolt holding the door closed, three latching points distribute force along the full height of the frame. That makes the door dramatically harder to kick in or pry open. The hardware is integrated into the frame rather than bolted on as an afterthought, which looks cleaner and performs better over years of daily use.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black is the default choice for modern homes in Los Angeles. It reads sharp against white stucco and works beautifully on the black-frame trend that dominates new contemporary builds in Echo Park and Los Feliz. Pure White suits traditional and Spanish-style homes in places like Hancock Park or San Marino, where a white door feels classic rather than trendy.

Anodized Silver gives you that raw aluminum look, an honest industrial finish that fits mid-century architecture and loft-style living spaces downtown. Bronze is warmer, a deep brown metal tone that pairs well with natural wood siding and the earthier palettes you see in the Hollywood Hills and Topanga. Champagne is the outlier, a light warm metallic that adds a touch of luxury without shouting. Teak Wood finish is a wood-grain effect on aluminum, for homeowners who want the look of a wood entry door without the maintenance that wood demands in Los Angeles sun.

For glass, Clear maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure give privacy while still passing light, common for entries that face a street or neighbor directly, common in dense neighborhoods like Koreatown or Westchester. Low-E cuts heat gain without changing the view. Tempered glass is the safety baseline for doors. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and acoustic dampening, and it’s what we recommend for entries with security concerns or significant street noise.

Installation by Lightwell Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

Installation is where doors get ruined, and it’s also where we do our best work. The VLX 100 is a precision-engineered product, but it only performs to spec when the opening is prepared correctly and the frame is set with discipline. Our crew starts every installation with a pre-inspection: we check the rough opening dimensions, verify the substrate condition, and confirm the threshold height works with your existing flooring. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square, shimming as needed so the door swings true and the multi-point lock engages without binding.

We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards on every door we set in Los Angeles. That includes perimeter sealing with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around all joints, backer rod and sealant at the exterior perimeter, and a final water test on the sill and threshold. We detail the flashing so water drains away from the structure rather than into it. After the door is hung and the hardware is adjusted, we clean the frame, remove any protective film, and walk the door with you so you know how the locking system works and what maintenance looks like.

Why does this matter? Because an improperly installed door voids the manufacturer warranty. Aluminum frames can flex if the opening isn’t squared, gaskets can gap if the frame is racked, and multi-point hardware will wear prematurely if it’s misaligned. Los Angeles building codes also require specific safety glazing and threshold details that a general handyman might not know. We pull permits when the scope requires it, and we’ve passed inspections across LA County for years. The installation is as important as the product. We treat it that way.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door?
Lead time runs 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation for standard sizes and finishes. Custom sizes, laminated glass, or unusual finish combinations can add 2 to 3 weeks. We recommend placing your order early if you’re planning a remodel, because door delivery often dictates when the rest of the entry elevation gets wrapped up. Call (562) 478-8017 and we’ll give you a current lead time based on your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The door itself may qualify for federal energy tax credits when specified with Low-E glazing that meets the current efficiency thresholds. The thermal break in the frame contributes to the overall U-factor, and the NFRC ratings come from the glazing package you choose. We don’t file your taxes, but we’ll tell you which glass options meet the program requirements so you can make an informed decision.

What warranty comes with the Swing / Entry Door?
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware when the door is installed by an authorized partner. Lightwell Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Los Angeles, which means your installation meets factory requirements and keeps the warranty intact. We also back our own workmanship, separate from the product warranty. Call us for specific coverage terms.

Can I customize the size?
Yes, within the structural limits of the system. The maximum single-panel span is 48 inches wide. Height and width below that maximum can be built to your opening dimensions, and we measure every opening ourselves before ordering. Custom sizing is one of the reasons the lead time stretches, but getting a door built for your exact rough opening is better than shimming a stock door into a hole it doesn’t fit.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames need very little maintenance in Los Angeles. Wash the frame with mild soap and water a few times a year, especially if you live near the coast where salt air can settle on the finish. Keep the gasket channels free of debris and lubricate the multi-point lock mechanism annually with a dry silicone spray. The finish is baked or anodized, not painted, so it won’t need repainting the way wood doors do. Call (562) 478-8017 if you ever notice the door sticking or the lock feeling stiff. We’ll send someone out.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Los Angeles

If you’re considering the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door for your Los Angeles home, the next step is a quick conversation. We’ll talk through glass options, finish selection, rough opening requirements, and a realistic timeline for your project. We provide free on-site measurements throughout the LA area. Call (562) 478-8017 to schedule yours.

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