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An arched entry door changes the entire first impression of a home. It softens the facade, draws the eye upward, and signals that the house was designed with intention rather than assembled from a catalog. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door from ViewLux is a CNC-bent aluminum arched entryway built for homeowners across Los Angeles who want a curved architectural statement without the maintenance headaches of wood. Westlight Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product, the fitting, and the warranty under one roof. Ready to talk numbers? Call (903) 354-7134.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Most door manufacturers avoid curves. Arches require bending aluminum through a CNC process that must hold tolerances to fractions of an inch, and if the radius is off even slightly, the panel will bind or leak within the first year. ViewLux engineered the VLX 100 series specifically for custom arch geometry, using computer-controlled bending so the frame profile follows a true, clean radius every time. The result is an entryway that feels deliberate and structural rather than decorative.
Where do we see this door work best in Los Angeles? Spanish Colonial homes in Hancock Park and Los Feliz, where the arch echoes the original 1920s architecture. Mid-century modern homes in Silver Lake and Sherman Oaks, where a black or bronze finish against a flat roof creates a sharp, composed entry. New builds in Brentwood and Pacific Palisades where homeowners have gone to the trouble of designing an arched opening and need a door that actually fits it without filler panels or awkward transitions.
The profile is milled from aluminum with a 0.098″ wall thickness and a 2.56″ profile width. That is a substantial frame. It resists sag over wide spans, which matters on an arched door because gravity is constantly pulling the top of that curve downward. Custom fabrication means the maximum span is whatever your opening actually is. We measure, we submit the exact dimensions, and ViewLux builds the door to that opening, not the other way around.
What you are buying is an entryway that holds its geometry for decades. Aluminum does not warp, swell, or crack the way wood does in Los Angeles’s alternating dry heat and coastal moisture. And because the finish is baked onto the extrusion rather than painted on site, it does not peel after three summers of 90-degree sun.
Technical Specifications
Here are the numbers that matter on the VLX 100, in plain terms:
- Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches, a commercial-grade extrusion that resists flexing under load.
- Profile width: 2.56 inches, slim enough for a modern sightline, deep enough to carry the thermal break and hardware channels.
- Maximum span: Custom fabricated per opening. Arch radius, width, and height are all built to your measurements.
- Glass options: Clear, frosted, obscure, Low-E, tempered, and laminated glass. Pair Low-E with laminated for the best energy and security combination.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and a Teak Wood wood-grain finish that reads as genuine timber from five feet away.
- Thermal performance: Thermally broken frame, rated under NFRC testing procedures for energy performance.
- Installation standard: Set per AAMA 2400/2410 guidelines, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint.
Performance Features
The VLX 100 carries a thermal break inside the frame, which stops the aluminum from conducting heat from a hot Los Angeles afternoon directly through your entryway. With Low-E glass, you are cutting solar heat gain during August and holding heat inside during the rare cold snap. NFRC-rated, so the numbers are documented, not marketing claims.
If you live near the 405, the 101, or a busy canyon road, you already know what traffic noise costs you. Laminated glass in a VLX 100 arched door significantly reduces exterior noise. The glass interlayer dampens sound frequencies that standard tempered glass lets straight through. Ask us about acoustic testing options when we measure your opening.
Every perimeter joint on a VLX 100 installation gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That stops air from sneaking around the frame, which is where most “drafty door” complaints actually originate. A properly sealed arched door stays put in its frame and keeps conditioned air where it belongs.
Los Angeles gets its rain in short, hard bursts, and arched entries are particularly vulnerable because water runs down the curve and collects at the base corners. The VLX 100 installation we do includes a full perimeter water seal and sill pan staged to drain water away from the threshold. The result is no mist between panes, no puddles inside, no swollen door frames.
Santa Ana winds put real pressure on entry doors, especially wide-span arches with a lot of surface area. The VLX 100’s 0.098″ wall extrusion is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and we size the hardware and glass thickness to match your home’s exposure. No rattling, no bowing in a 60-mph gust.
An entry door is only as strong as its strike plate and hinges. We use multi-point locking hardware on the VLX 100 where possible, with the option for impact-resistant laminated glass. It resists forced entry the way a standard single-bore deadbolt cannot, and the laminated glass holds together even if someone strikes it.
Color & Glass Options
Premium Black is the most requested finish in Los Angeles right now. It reads bold against white stucco and works exceptionally well on mid-century homes that need a crisp contrast point. Pure White disappears into pale facades and lets the arch shape carry the design, which is ideal for traditional Spanish or Mediterranean elevations in Los Angeles.
Anodized Silver has a brighter, more industrial feel that suits modern builds and commercial-style residential lofts. Bronze sits between black and silver and photographs beautifully against warm brick or wood cladding. Champagne is a softer metallic that works on coastal homes where harsh black feels too heavy. Teak Wood is the choice for anyone who wants the warmth of wood grain but has no interest in annual re-sealing, and it pairs well with Craftsman bungalows in Pasadena or Altadena.
Glass selection depends on orientation and privacy needs. Obscure glass is the smart pick on street-facing entries in Los Angeles where you want light without giving the sidewalk a clear view of your living room. Frosted does the same with a softer diffusion. Tempered is safety glass and a good standard. Laminated adds security and sound control. Low-E is the energy play, especially on south- or west-facing entries that get hammered by afternoon sun.
Installation by Westlight Windows & Doors in Los Angeles
An arched door is only as good as the crew that sets it. We start every VLX 100 installation with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the arch radius against the door slab using a physical template, verify the rough opening is level and plumb, and measure the jamb depth in three places before we bring the door near the job site. If the opening has moved or the original framer cut corners, we fix the framing before the door goes in.
During installation, we set the door to level, plumb, and square within manufacturer tolerance. The frame is shimmed at the hinge and strike points, never at the bottom, so the weight of the panel loads correctly. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which expands to fill voids, does not bow the frame, and does not shrink over time. The installation meets AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the spec that matters for factory-fabricated door products.
After the door is hung, we run a water test along the arch crown and both base corners, check the reveal gaps for consistency, and cycle the hardware through full open and close several times. Cleanup is part of the job. The old door leaves with us, and the entry is broom-clean before we hand it over.
Why does all of this matter if you are pricing doors online? Because an improper installation voids the ViewLux warranty in most cases. Los Angeles building departments are also strict about structural openings and egress requirements, and we know where those rules apply. An arched door is a big financial commitment. A bad install turns it into an expensive problem. A Westlight Windows & Doors install means it stays a great door.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Lead times for custom arched doors typically run 6 to 10 weeks from approval of shop drawings, because every VLX 100 arch is fabricated to your exact opening dimensions. Standard rectangular configs move faster. Call (903) 354-7134 and we will give you a current production schedule before you commit.
The VLX 100 with Low-E glass and a thermally broken frame may qualify for federal energy efficiency tax credits, but qualification depends on the exact glass package, orientation, and your specific tax situation. We can provide the NFRC documentation for your intended configuration so you can check with your tax preparer.
ViewLux warranties the frame, finish, and insulated glass unit through Westlight Windows & Doors as the authorized installation partner. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and seal failure, provided installation was performed per AAMA standards. Our installation workmanship carries its own coverage as well. We will walk you through exactly what is covered and for how long before you sign.
Yes. The VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, which means the arch radius, overall width, and height are built to match your opening, not forced into standard increments. We take exact field measurements and submit shop drawings for your approval before fabrication begins. Call (903) 354-7134 to schedule a measurement in Los Angeles.
Wash the frame twice a year with mild soap and water, keep the track and weatherstripping free of debris, and do not power-wash the glass or frame seals. The baked finishes on the VLX 100 do not need painting or sealing, which is one of the main reasons Los Angeles homeowners choose aluminum over wood for arched entries. Hardware needs occasional silicone lubrication.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Los Angeles
The first step is a free on-site measurement at your home in Los Angeles. We check the opening, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders later. Call Westlight Windows & Doors at (903) 354-7134 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by the team at Westlight Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Los Angeles, CA.
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