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Get your free estimateVLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in West Palm Beach, FL | Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach
The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is what happens when a curved architectural idea meets CNC-bent aluminum and a shop that actually knows how to install it. This is a custom-fabricated entryway, not an off-the-shelf door, built to exact opening dimensions and installed by Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding communities. You get a true arched entry, radius top, or fully custom curve without the sag, warp, or weather-seal problems that plague wood arches in South Florida humidity. Call (728) 203-1160 to talk through your project and get a free on-site measurement.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 exists for one reason: a curved architectural statement with structural precision. ViewLux builds the system, and Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach installs it in West Palm Beach, FL homes where standard rectangular doors just won’t do the job. Think arched entryways on Mediterranean Revival homes in El Cid, radius-top doors on mid-century ranch homes in Southland Park, or contemporary curved entries on new construction near Downtown West Palm Beach.
What separates this door from a typical arch-top unit is the manufacturing method. The frame is CNC-bent aluminum, not extruded into a fixed shape. That means the radius is cut and formed to your specific opening. No forcing a stock curve to fit. No filler strips hiding gaps. The aluminum is bent to the exact geometry your architect or contractor specified, then welded and finished as a single structural unit.
Why aluminum for an arched door in West Palm Beach? Wood arches in this climate absorb moisture, swell, and eventually crack at the crown. Aluminum doesn’t. It maintains its shape through wet season humidity and dry winter stretches. A 0.098-inch wall thickness gives the frame real resistance to twisting, while the 2.56-inch profile width keeps sightlines clean without looking fragile. You get the architectural drama of an arch without inheriting a maintenance headache.
Buyers choose this series for three reasons: a true radius that matches their opening exactly, an aluminum frame that won’t move, and an installation partner in West Palm Beach who sets it level, plumb, and square the first time. If you’ve priced arched doors before, you know how rare that combination is. Call (728) 203-1160 to discuss your opening.
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Technical Specifications
Here are the numbers that matter for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, in plain terms. These are the values Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach specifies on every quote we send to West Palm Beach homeowners.
- Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches. This is a heavier wall than many standard aluminum door frames, which gives the arch its resistance to flex and deflection under wind load.
- Profile width: 2.56 inches. Slim enough for modern sightlines, wide enough to carry impact-rated laminated glass without looking chunky.
- Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. We don’t cap the width or radius at a stock dimension. Your opening is measured, the frame is bent to match, and the glass is cut to follow the curve.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Laminated is the impact-rated choice for West Palm Beach wind zones. Tempered is standard where safety glazing codes apply. Low-E carries the energy performance.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. Powder-coated finishes carry a commercial-grade rating for color retention under South Florida UV exposure.
- Performance compliance: NFRC-rated thermal performance via thermal break technology, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compliance, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 frame carries a thermal break, meaning the interior and exterior aluminum profiles are separated by a non-conductive barrier. That break stops heat from conducting straight through the metal and into your West Palm Beach entryway. NFRC-rated performance numbers are available per configuration, and we’ll walk you through what each glass package does to your cooling load.
Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass makes the biggest difference here. The interlayer between glass panes cuts sound transmission noticeably, which matters if your entry faces Okeechobee Boulevard, Southern Boulevard, or any busy West Palm Beach corridor. We spec laminated on street-facing arched entries for exactly this reason.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
The arch curve is where most doors leak air, because the gasket has to follow a radius cleanly. On the VLX 100, the weatherstripping is set into the bent frame after fabrication, so the seal tracks the curve without kinking or lifting. Combined with a perimeter installation per AAMA 2400/2410, you get a genuinely tight entry.
Waterproofing
Every perimeter joint on a VLX 100 installed by Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That’s the spec. No silicone smeared over gaps. The foam fills the rough opening completely and stays flexible, which is what you need when a West Palm Beach afternoon thunderstorm drives rain horizontally at your arched entry.
Wind Resistance
This is a wind-load rated system for the local climate requirements of Palm Beach County. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and CNC-bent frame geometry hold the door rigid under pressure. With laminated impact glass, the VLX 100 meets the stricter impact-zone requirements that apply to much of coastal West Palm Beach.
Security & Hardware
An arched door is only as secure as what holds it closed. We pair the VLX 100 frame with multi-point locking hardware wherever the configuration allows. The aluminum frame itself is extrusion-grade with a wall thickness that resists prying at the strike point. Ask us about hardware options when you call for your estimate.
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AfterColor & Glass Options
Six finishes and six glass types give you real design room on the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door. Here’s how we see them used across West Palm Beach homes.
- Premium Black: A current favorite for modern and transitional homes in Northwood Hills and Flamingo Park. Pairs well with black window frames and black exterior lighting.
- Pure White: Classic coastal look for Palm Beach-style homes and Key West-inspired exteriors. Brightens an entry without pulling attention from landscaping or stonework.
- Anodized Silver: The natural aluminum finish. Works on mid-century homes and commercial storefronts where raw metal is part of the design language.
- Bronze: A warmer dark finish that reads traditional on Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival homes throughout West Palm Beach. Less stark than black.
- Champagne: A light warm metallic that splits the difference between silver and bronze. Common on higher-end contemporary builds where the entry frames should glow, not shout.
- Teak Wood: A wood-grain powder coat for homeowners who want the arch look of a wood door without the rot risk. From ten feet away, most people won’t know it isn’t timber.
On glass: Clear lets the most light in. Frosted gives privacy while keeping brightness. Obscure is a stronger privacy option with a textured look. Low-E carries the coating for energy performance and UV protection on interior finishes. Tempered meets safety glazing requirements near the floor. Laminated is the impact-rated option for West Palm Beach wind zones. You can combine Low-E with laminated for impact protection plus energy performance.
Installation by Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach
An arched door is only as good as the install. We’ve seen expensive custom arches torn out of West Palm Beach homes because the rough opening wasn’t squared, the curve wasn’t shimmed correctly, or the perimeter wasn’t sealed per spec. That’s why Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach follows a strict process on every VLX 100.
Pre-install inspection. Before anything comes off the truck, we measure the rough opening ourselves. Width, height, radius template, jamb depth. If the opening doesn’t match what we were told, we stop and tell you. Nobody should fabricate a custom arch until the opening is verified.
Setting the frame. The VLX 100 goes in level, plumb, and square. On an arched unit, “square” also means the radius sits correctly in the opening. We shim at the crown and the jambs so load transfers properly and the door swings clean without dragging at the top.
Perimeter sealing. Every joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. The foam expands into the cavity, seals the air gap, and stays flexible through thermal movement. This is the step that separates a door that leaks air and water from one that doesn’t.
AAMA 2400/2410 compliance. Our installation methods follow the AAMA standard for installing doors and windows in exterior walls. That matters for warranty coverage and for passing the inspections that West Palm Beach building permits trigger.
Final water test. After the frame is set and sealed, we run water over the installation point before the interior trim goes back up. If there’s a leak path, we find it then, not after the first summer storm.
Cleanup. We remove all packaging, foam trimmings, and old door material from the site. Your West Palm Beach home is left with a finished entry, not a construction zone.
A note on warranty: the VLX 100 manufacturer warranty is conditional on proper installation. An arched door installed out of plumb will fail at the hinges, bind at the latch, and eventually void the glass seal warranty on the curved insulated unit. Professional installation by an authorized ViewLux partner in West Palm Beach protects that warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 is fabricated to order, so lead time depends on the complexity of your radius, the glass package, and the finish you choose. Expect several weeks from measurement approval to delivery. In West Palm Beach, we recommend starting the process early if your project is tied to a move-in date or a renovation schedule. Call (728) 203-1160 and we’ll give you a current lead time window for your specific configuration.
Possibly. NFRC-rated thermal performance with Low-E glass can meet efficiency thresholds, but eligibility depends on the specific glass package you select and current federal or utility program criteria. We can point you to the exact NFRC values for your configuration so you can check them against the current requirements. Call (728) 203-1160 and we’ll pull those numbers for you before you buy.
The VLX 100 carries the manufacturer warranty on the frame and glass, which remains valid when the door is installed by an authorized partner following AAMA standards. Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach installs per those standards, and we also stand behind our workmanship. Specific warranty terms vary by glass package and finish, so call (728) 203-1160 and we’ll walk through the exact coverage on the configuration you’re considering.
Yes. That’s the entire point of this series. The frame is CNC-bent to your specific radius and width, not cut from a stock extrusion and modified. Whether you need a half-round arch, a segmental curve, or a fully custom shape, the door is fabricated to the opening dimensions we verify on-site. Call (728) 203-1160 and we’ll schedule a measurement visit to start the customization process.
Aluminum needs less than wood, but not zero. Wash the frame with mild soap and water every few months to remove salt and grime, especially if you live within a few miles of the Intracoastal. Check the weatherstripping where it follows the curve once a year. Powder-coated finishes hold up well, but any deep scratch should be touched up to prevent corrosion. For more maintenance guidance specific to your finish, call (728) 203-1160.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in West Palm Beach
If you’re planning an arched entry in West Palm Beach, the first step is a measurement. Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach will come to your home, verify the opening, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders and no surprises. We’re the authorized ViewLux installation partner for this area, and we install every door we sell. Call (728) 203-1160 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get your project started.
Written by the team at Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving West Palm Beach, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Lightwell Windows West Palm Beach
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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