VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

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

The VLX 100 Double Swing door is a paired aluminum French door system built for wide openings and daily use. Homeowners across Los Angeles choose it for living rooms that open to patios, dining areas that spill into backyards, and entry points where a single door just won’t do. Lightwell Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Los Angeles, which means you get the product exactly as engineered, installed to AAMA standards, with the warranty intact. If you’re pricing a French door replacement or planning a new opening, call (562) 478-8017 and we’ll walk you through real numbers for your Los Angeles home.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 is what most people picture when they think of French doors: two door panels that meet in the middle, hinged at the outer jambs, swinging open to create a full-width passage. What sets this series apart from vinyl or wood alternatives is the aluminum frame and the engineering behind it. The frame profile measures 2.56 inches wide and carries a wall thickness of 0.098 inches, which is a heavier extrusion than you’ll find on entry-level aluminum doors. That means less flex, straighter lines over time, and a door that doesn’t sag after a few Los Angeles summers.

The design leans on symmetry. Both panels share identical sightlines, so the door reads balanced from inside and out. The flush threshold is a big deal in Southern California, where indoor-outdoor living is the whole point. You don’t step over a raised track; you walk straight through. There’s no lip to trip on, and furniture rolls through cleanly. For families with older relatives, strollers, or anyone who has caught a toe on a sliding door track, this is the detail that sells the door.

Multi-point lock hardware comes standard. Instead of a single latch at the center, the lock engages at multiple points along the frame when you lift the handle. That’s the difference between a door that feels like it’s closed and one that’s actually sealed and secured. In a city like Los Angeles, where street-facing patio doors are common and break-ins are a real consideration, the locking system matters as much as the look.

ViewLux manufactures the VLX 100, and Lightwell Windows & Doors installs it. That’s the arrangement in a sentence. We’ve installed this series in homes from Echo Park to Brentwood, and the feedback is consistent: it feels heavier, closes smoother, and holds its alignment longer than what people replaced.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that define the VLX 100 Double Swing, translated into plain language for Los Angeles homeowners.

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches, which is a thicker aluminum extrusion than standard residential doors and a big part of why the door resists twisting and racking over time.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, giving the door a substantial face and clean architectural lines without feeling bulky.
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide, so the VLX 100 covers most standard French door openings in Los Angeles homes, including wider patio entries.
• Configuration: Paired double swing with panels hinged at the outer jambs, meeting at the center.
• 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, None.
• Sill: Flush threshold for step-free access and clean indoor-outdoor flow.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking system engaging at multiple points along the frame.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 uses a thermal break inside the aluminum frame, separating the interior and exterior metal so heat doesn’t conduct straight through. That means the frame doesn’t turn into a radiator in August or a cold strip in January. The door is NFRC-rated, so you can verify energy performance numbers rather than take a salesperson’s word.

Acoustic Performance. Los Angeles noise is real, whether it’s the 405, a neighbor’s pool pump, or Sunset Boulevard traffic. The VLX 100’s aluminum frame and quality glazing reduce sound transfer measurably. Laminated glass pushes that further. If you live near a busy street, we’ll recommend the laminated option and you’ll notice the difference the first night.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The double swing design means the center meeting stile is the critical seal point, and the VLX 100 handles it with interlocking profiles and compression gaskets. Combined with the perimeter weatherstripping, the door resists air leaks that show up as drafts and dust inside a Los Angeles home. Airtightness ratings are part of the spec, not a hope.

Waterproofing. Los Angeles gets its rain in bursts, and a French door that leaks at the threshold is a common failure point on older installs. The VLX 100 is engineered with drainage paths inside the frame that direct water out and away from the interior. The flush threshold includes a water-resistant sill design. Between that and proper perimeter sealing at install, water intrusion is designed out, not caulked after the fact.

Wind Resistance. When Santa Anas hit, poorly installed French doors rattle, whistle, and flex. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate conditions. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and stiff frame profile manage pressure without the panels bowing. Installed level, plumb, and square per AAMA 2400/2410, the door performs under wind loads that would make a lesser install fail.

Security & Hardware. The multi-point lock engages at multiple locations along the frame when you lift the handle. That spreads locking force across the door instead of concentrating it at one latch. Pair that with impact-resistant laminated glass and you have a French door that’s a serious barrier, not just a pretty view. Security ratings on the VLX 100 are designed for exactly the kind of use Los Angeles homeowners put these doors through.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and your choice should follow the architecture of your Los Angeles home. Premium Black is everywhere in LA right now, and for good reason. It frames the view like a picture frame and works beautifully on modern and Spanish-style homes alike. Pure White suits traditional, coastal, and cottage-style houses, especially in places like Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach where lighter palettes dominate. Anodized Silver is the clean, architectural choice for mid-century and contemporary homes, and it holds up exceptionally well to coastal air. Bronze gives warmth without going dark, a good middle ground for transitional styles. Champagne is subtle and light with a hint of warmth, often chosen for high-end modern interiors. Teak Wood offers a wood-look finish on an aluminum frame, for Los Angeles homeowners who want wood aesthetics without the maintenance.

For glass, start with Low-E. In Los Angeles, Low-E glazing cuts solar heat gain and protects interiors from UV fade, which matters when your French doors face south or west. Tempered glass is standard for safety in door applications, and laminated glass adds impact resistance and sound reduction while holding together if broken. Frosted and obscure glass give privacy where you need it, like a bedroom that opens to a courtyard or a door facing a neighboring property. Clear glass is the default for unobstructed views.

Installation by Lightwell Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

A French door is only as good as its installation. That’s not a sales line; it’s the reality of how these products work. A VLX 100 that’s installed out of square will bind at the center meeting stile. A threshold that’s not properly sealed will leak during the first winter storm. The manufacturer’s warranty covers product defects, not installation failures. If the person who puts the door in doesn’t follow the manufacturer’s approved methods, you carry the risk, not them.

Lightwell Windows & Doors installs the VLX 100 per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards, which is the industry benchmark for window and door installation. Our process starts before the old door is even removed. We inspect the rough opening, check the condition of the subfloor and framing, and verify that the structure can carry the new door without adjustments down the line. Los Angeles homes come in every age and condition, from 1920s Spanish bungalows in Highland Park to 1990s spec homes in Porter Ranch, and the opening conditions vary just as much. We’ve seen dry rot, termite damage, and framing that was never square to begin with. Those issues get addressed before the door goes in.

During installation, we set the door level, plumb, and square, shimming it precisely and anchoring it per manufacturer specifications. All perimeter joints receive AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which expands to fill gaps without pushing the frame out of alignment. That’s a detail most people never see, but it’s what creates a continuous air and water barrier around the door. After the door is in and the hardware is adjusted, we run a water test on the threshold and perimeter to confirm no leaks before we call the job done. Cleanup is part of the job. We remove the old door and debris, and you’re left with a finished opening ready to use.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

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

If you’re ready to price the VLX 100 Double Swing for your Los Angeles home, let’s get specific. We’ll talk through the opening size, glass and finish choices, and what the installed cost looks like for your project. Estimates are free, and our measurements are done by the same crew that installs the door. Call (562) 478-8017 to start.

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