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The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for homeowners who want wide, symmetrical openings without the sag, warping, or swelling that plagues wood doors in South Florida humidity. This is the door you choose when you want a true French-door look with modern thermal performance. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Boca Raton, FL, which means you get factory-backed product support plus a local crew that installs to AAMA standards, not guesswork. If you’re pricing a replacement or planning new construction in Boca Raton, call (561) 264-1337 for a free on-site measurement and written quote.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
The VLX 100 is a paired aluminum French door system designed around clean sightlines and structural honesty. Both panels swing, so you get the full-width opening that single active-leaf doors can’t offer. The frame profile measures 2.56 inches wide, which gives the door enough visual weight to feel substantial without turning your opening into a metal wall. Wall thickness runs 0.098 inches, a gauge that balances rigidity with weight savings you’ll appreciate every time the door swings.
The engineering story here is about symmetry. The two panels match visually and dimensionally, so the door reads as one composition from inside and out. A flush threshold means no raised lip to trip over, which matters whether you’re carrying groceries or pushing a walker. The multi-point lock hardware engages at multiple points along the frame, not just a single latch at the handle. That spreads force across the door, improves the seal, and makes the locked door meaningfully harder to force.
Boca Raton buyers tend to choose this door for rear openings, patio transitions, or interior pass-throughs where a single door feels cramped. Pool enclosures, covered lanais, and garden-facing great rooms are common applications. The aluminum frame won’t absorb moisture, won’t rot, and won’t swell in the wet season. In a climate where wood doors need constant resealing, that’s a practical advantage.
Technical Specifications
The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is available in the following configurations. All dimensions and options reflect what TruePane Windows & Doors orders through ViewLux for Boca Raton, FL projects.
- Wall thickness: 0.098″ extruded aluminum profile
- Profile width: 2.56″ frame depth
- Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide, spanning both panels
- 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
- Threshold: Flush (low-profile) configuration
- Hardware: Multi-point lock engagement
- Glazing: Double-pane configurations with thermal break
Speaking of thermal performance, the VLX 100 uses thermal break technology as a core design element, not an add-on. The interior and exterior aluminum are separated by a non-conductive barrier, which interrupts heat transfer through the frame. That’s the difference between a door that bakes your interior and one that actually helps your AC keep up in August. NFRC-rated energy performance means you can compare this door against any competitor using the same standardized numbers.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The thermal break in the VLX 100 frame separates inside from outside aluminum, cutting conductive heat transfer. If you’ve touched a bare aluminum door frame in a Boca Raton summer, you know why this matters. NFRC ratings let you verify the numbers before you buy. Dual-pane Low-E glass keeps solar heat out while letting light through.
Acoustic Performance
Double-pane glass with an air gap deadens exterior noise measurably. If you live near I-95, Military Trail, or a busy intersection in Boca Raton, the difference is noticeable within minutes of installation. Laminated glass steps it up further, adding a viscoelastic interlayer that blocks mid-frequency sound like traffic and voices better than monolithic glass.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Every perimeter joint in the rough opening gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, and the door’s compression gaskets run continuously around the frame. The result is a door that doesn’t leak conditioned air around the edges. In Boca Raton’s humid season, that means less moisture infiltration and a more stable indoor environment.
Waterproofing
The VLX 100 is designed so that water hitting the door drains out, not in. Flashings, sill pans, and end dams direct water away from the threshold. TruePane Windows & Doors adds a proper sill pan during installation, which is the part most DIY installs get wrong. AAMA 2400/2410 compliance means the installation follows the industry’s water-management standard.
Wind Resistance
Boca Raton sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. Heat-strengthened laminated glass options are available to meet wind-load standards, and the 0.098″ wall thickness gives the frame enough stiffness to resist deflection under pressure. Paired with the multi-point lock, the door handles tested design pressures required by local building codes.
Security & Hardware
The multi-point lock works because the door is worth protecting. Three locking points along the frame mean someone can’t peel a corner near the threshold with a pry bar. The lock is integrated into the frame profile, so there’s no surface-mounted bolt plate to work around.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and the right choice depends on your home’s language. Premium Black is loud and architectural. It’s the most common request from Boca Raton buyers doing a modern or industrial-influenced remodel. Pure White is softer, disappearing into light stucco and coastal palettes. Anodized Silver is timeless and reads as “aluminum” in the best way: it works with mid-century homes and any exterior with stainless or gray accents.
Bronze and Champagne are warmer. Bronze works with terracotta, cream, and Mediterranean facades you’ll see across Boca Raton’s older neighborhoods. Champagne skews warmer and more elegant, with a subtle gold undertone that complements neutral stone. Teak Wood is a textured wood-grain finish for buyers who want the warmth of wood without the maintenance.
On the glass side, the big decision is privacy versus light. Clear and Low-E are the workhorses: clear for unbroken views, Low-E for solar control. Frosted and Obscure glass give you privacy while preserving light transmission, useful for bathrooms, offices, or any interior French door. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required in many code situations. Laminated glass is the impact-rated option that matters in Boca Raton’s wind zone, and it doubles as meaningful noise reduction.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Boca Raton
We start every VLX 100 installation with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. Frame condition, squareness, and existing flashing get checked before anything gets ordered or installed. If the opening needs work, we tell you before the door arrives, not after. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square. That’s the part that separates a door that swings true from one that drifts or binds.
Every perimeter joint gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. The sill gets a proper pan with end dams so any water that finds its way in drains back out. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards throughout, which cover the window and door installation process from anchoring to flashing to air sealing. After installation, we run a water test on the sill and thresholds to confirm the drainage is working, then clean up and walk you through operation and maintenance.
Boca Raton sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, which means wind-load requirements and impact-rated glazing come up on nearly every project. The VLX 100 meets those requirements when ordered with the right glass package. We help you navigate which options are mandatory for your opening versus optional upgrades.
One final point: a manufacturer’s warranty on a door only matters if the door was installed correctly. If the frame is out of square, the weather seal won’t compress evenly. If the flashing is wrong, water gets in. Improper installation voids the manufacturer’s warranty, so professional installation isn’t an upsell here. It’s the only way the warranty means anything.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
Lead times for the VLX 100 typically run four to six weeks from order approval, depending on ViewLux’s production schedule and whether you’re ordering custom finishes or specialty glass. Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll give you a current lead-time estimate based on your exact configuration.
Doors with qualifying Low-E glass may qualify for federal energy tax credits, but eligibility depends on the specific glass package and your tax situation. We can provide the NFRC ratings you’ll need to verify eligibility with a tax professional.
The VLX 100 carries the manufacturer’s warranty through which is preserved only when installation follows AAMA standards. TruePane Windows & Doors installs to those standards, and we stand behind our workmanship. That combination of manufacturer and installer warranties is what most Boca Raton buyers are looking for.
The VLX 100 spans up to 96 inches wide in its standard configuration. Custom sizing is available within manufacturing limits, and your TruePane Windows & Doors quote will reflect any non-standard dimensions. For most openings, standard sizing is faster and less expensive.
Clean the frames with mild soap and water a few times a year, especially if you live near the Intracoastal or the ocean in Boca Raton. Rinse salt residue before it can etch the finish. Check the weather stripping annually and keep the track and threshold free of sand and debris. Aluminum doesn’t require repainting or sealing, which is why it’s a natural fit for coastal Florida.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Boca Raton
If you’re planning a French door replacement or new installation in Boca Raton, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (561) 264-1337. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, walk through your finish and glass options, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises. Whether you’re two weeks out or just starting to research, we’re happy to answer questions.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton, FL with professional window and door installation since 2009.
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