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The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built around a curve, not around a catalog. It’s the kind of door you install when the opening isn’t standard and the house won’t tolerate a compromise. TruePane Windows & Doors is a licensed, insured installation partner for ViewLux here in Boca Raton, FL, which matters more than most people realize: the frame engineering and the installation quality carry equal weight. We’ve put arched entryways into Mediterranean styles in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club and fresh modern builds in Mizner Park. Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll start with a measurement.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The idea behind this series is simple but hard to execute: architectural curves should look graceful, not like a crate that got forced into a round hole. ViewLux fabricates the arc using CNC bending equipment, which means the radius is consistent and the frame doesn’t carry the waving distortions you see with hand-formed aluminum. In an arched entryway, that precision is what makes the door swing true and seal evenly year after year.
Boca Raton homes test an entry door in ways people don’t always anticipate. Coastal humidity, hard afternoon sun on western exposures, and the occasional tropical storm gust all act on a door frame continuously. The VLX 100’s aluminum construction handles that workload, and the curved profile gives the elevation a signature that’s immediate. We’ve ordered these for homeowners replacing old wood archways that rotted at the sill, and for builders who need a front door that photographs beautifully without sacrificing airtightness. What appeals to clients here is the same thing that appealed to us when we first installed one: it’s a structural piece with a designer’s eye. The 0.098″ wall thickness is heavier than most people expect, and you feel it when the door closes.
Who is this for? Homeowners doing a full custom entry, architects specifying a focal point, or anyone who has been told their arch opening is “too complex” for a modern aluminum door. It isn’t. Our team in Boca Raton handles the measuring, ordering, and installation as one workflow, and if you want to talk details, call (561) 264-1337.
Technical Specifications
- Wall thickness: 0.098 inches of aluminum extrusion. No flex, no oil-canning, no shudder when the door seats.
- Profile width: 2.56 inches. Slim enough to look modern, deep enough to carry impact-rated laminated glass without buckling.
- Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. We’ve ordered openings over 10 feet wide. The arch is bent for your specific radius and rise, not adapted from stock.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Laminated is the option we steer Boca Raton clients toward when the door faces an unprotected exposure.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
- Performance rating: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated energy performance. AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compliance on every job we do.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses a thermal break in the aluminum frame. In plain terms, the metal that faces the hot Boca Raton afternoon doesn’t transfer directly to the metal inside your conditioned foyer. NFRC-rated performance keeps the air conditioner’s work inside the house.
Acoustic Performance
Aluminum frames with laminated glass do more than block wind. They cut road noise and neighbor noise in a way hollow steel doors never manage. If your entry faces Glades Road or a busy HOA street, the sound control difference is noticeable the first night.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That’s a specific standard, and we don’t skip it. The seal is what stops humid outdoor air from creeping through the rough opening and into the wall cavity around the frame.
Waterproofing
Boca Raton rainfall is intense when it comes, and an arched door is a large water-shedding surface. The sill and perimeter flashing work together so water drains away from the opening instead of pooling behind the jamb. Our installers check the sill slope before the frame ever goes in.
Wind Resistance
The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and we buy the impact-resistant laminated glass option on openings that need it. After installation, the door is tight and rigid, which is exactly what you want when a summer front rolls through.
Security & Hardware
The aluminum frame carries a multi-point locking system and reinforced hinges that resist prying. The door isn’t just an architectural piece; it’s the actual front line of the house.
Color & Glass Options
Six finishes. Premium Black and Pure White are the two we order most often in Boca Raton: Black reads as sharp and architectural on lighter stucco, and Pure White disappears into a coastal palette of white facades and stone. Anodized Silver is the most salt-air resistant option for homes within a mile of the beach. Bronze reads rich and formal against clay tile or brick. Champagne is a favorite for transitional interiors with warm brass hardware. Teak Wood gives the warmth of timber grain without rot or refinishing, and we’ve used it on several Mediterranean-style entries where a painted wood look was non-negotiable.
Glass selection depends on three things: privacy, energy, and impact. Clear is the default for unobstructed entry light. Frosted and Obscure glass are for foyers where people can see straight through to the living room from the street. Low-E is the energy upgrade we recommend on any western or southern exposure in Boca Raton. Tempered glass is the safety baseline, and Laminated is the impact-rated option for wind protection. Every glass option pairs with the same frame, so the look doesn’t change when the performance does.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Boca Raton
An arched aluminum door is only as good as the opening it’s set into. That’s the part the manufacturer can’t control. We can. TruePane Windows & Doors installs every VLX 100 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, and we follow the same sequence on every job: pre-install inspection of the rough opening, verification of the arch radius against the door, shimming for level and plumb before fastening, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints, setting the sill with proper drainage, final water test, and cleanup. The frame is squared to the opening, not to the wall, which is the detail that prevents most future door issues.
Why does this matter in Boca Raton specifically? Because an arched opening in a 1990s build was often framed by hand and is rarely perfectly symmetrical. We account for that before the door is ordered, not after it arrives. And because coastal moisture moves through wall cavities differently than dry inland air, the perimeter sealing is not optional work. An improper installation will void the manufacturer’s warranty. That’s a sentence buyers don’t like to think about until the door fails, so we’ll say it clearly here: a $12,000 arched entry door installed by a handyman with a foam gun is a warranty claim waiting to happen. Call (561) 264-1337 to talk about your opening.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Custom fabrication typically runs eight to ten weeks from field measurement to delivery, depending on glass type and finish availability. Laminated glass and certain imported finishes can add two or three weeks. We’ll confirm a delivery window once your order is placed, and our Boca Raton team coordinates the installation date around fabrication so you’re not living with a tarp on the entryway. Call (561) 264-1337 for a current lead time.
Possibly, depending on the glass package and the year’s tax rules. Low-E glass with an NFRC-rated thermal break is the combination most likely to meet or beat the efficiency benchmarks for South Florida. We can tell you what your specific configuration does before you order, and we won’t overstate it. Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll run the numbers for your opening.
The manufacturer’s warranty covers frame and finish defects, with different terms for glass and hardware. The part people forget is that the warranty is only as valid as the installation. A door that’s out of plumb or improperly sealed will fail mechanically, and no manufacturer pays for that. Our installers follow AAMA 2400/2410 so the warranty stays intact. We can review the full terms with you at quote time.
Yes, that’s the point of the series. The arc is fabricated to your specific radius, rise, and width, and it’s not limited to standard door dimensions. We’ve ordered openings from narrow garden entries to wide statement doors over 10 feet. The measurement appointment is where we nail down what the actual frame can support and what glass weight works.
Wash the frame with mild soap and water twice a year, especially within two miles of the beach where salt spray settles on the metal. Check the weatherstripping annually and keep the threshold track clear of sand and debris. That’s the full routine most Boca Raton homeowners need. If a hinge loosens or the door settles, call us rather than adjusting it yourself; an arched door’s geometry is less forgiving than a standard one.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Boca Raton
If you’re building, replacing, or upgrading an arched entry in Boca Raton, start with a measurement and a quote. We’ll come to the property, check the opening, and give you a written price for the VLX 100 with the glass and finish you actually want. No pressure, no change orders later. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project estimate.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton, FL since 2009.
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