VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

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

The VLX 100 Double Swing door is a paired aluminum French door system built for homeowners across Los Angeles who want wide, unobstructed openings without sacrificing thermal performance or security. It’s a true double-door configuration: both panels swing, the sightlines stay symmetrical, and the threshold sits nearly flush with your floor. ViewLux manufactures the system; Sightline Windows & Doors installs it. As an authorized installation partner serving Los Angeles, we handle the measuring, ordering, install, and warranty-backed finish work. If you’re researching this door for a remodel, an ADU, or a new build, call (509) 265-6387 for product availability and a free on-site estimate.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 Double Swing is designed for openings where you want both door panels to operate, not just one. Think dining rooms that open to a patio, living rooms that spill onto a deck, or primary suites that connect to a garden. The paired aluminum panels create a clean, symmetrical look: equal-width stiles and rails on both sides, matched sightlines across the center, and no awkward fixed panel breaking the view.

This door solves a specific problem in Los Angeles. Homes here blur indoor and outdoor space constantly, and builders and homeowners want the widest possible pass-through without jumping to a multi-slide door system. A double swing door gives you that width, at a price point below most sliding door walls, with a classic French door aesthetic that fits Spanish Revival, Mid-Century Modern, and contemporary homes equally well.

The engineering is what sets it apart from older aluminum doors. The 0.098-inch wall thickness on the extrusions gives the frame real structural rigidity, so the panels don’t flex or sag over repeated use. The profile width is a slim 2.56 inches, which keeps the frame from dominating the glass. And the flush threshold means no raised track to trip over, which matters if you’re designing for aging in place, wheelchair access, or just everyday foot traffic with kids and dogs.

The multi-point lock hardware engages at three points along the frame when you throw the handle, pulling the panels tight against the weatherstripping. That’s a real security and air-sealing upgrade over a single-point latch. For Los Angeles homeowners replacing old wood or vinyl French doors that have warped in the sun or swollen in coastal humidity, the VLX 100 is a meaningful step up. Call Sightline at (509) 265-6387 if you want to walk through the options in person.

Technical Specifications

Here are the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door specifications, reworded for clarity. These numbers are the actual product dimensions and options, not marketing estimates:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches of aluminum extrusion, which resists twisting and holds the panel weight without deflection.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, measured across the face of the frame. Slim enough to keep sightlines clean, wide enough to house the thermal break and weather seals.
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide across the paired panels, depending on glass weight and wind-load requirements for your specific Los Angeles neighborhood.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated, or combinations of these. Laminated is available for impact resistance.
• Frame finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Screen configurations: Retractable screen or no screen.
• Threshold: Flush, low-profile sill designed to sit nearly level with finished flooring.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking mechanism, full-length handle, adjustable hinges for fine-tuning panel alignment after installation.
• Performance certifications: NFRC-rated thermal values, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealing standard.

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Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency: The VLX 100 uses a true thermal break inside the aluminum frame. That means the interior and exterior metal don’t touch directly. Heat stays out in a Los Angeles summer, and cool air doesn’t leak through the frame. Combined with Low-E glass, this door meets NFRC energy performance ratings, which matters for your cooling bill from May through October and for any potential energy tax credit eligibility.

Acoustic Performance: Los Angeles noise doesn’t stop at the front door. Laminated glass upgrades are available for this system, and they do serious work against traffic hum, aircraft overflight paths, and the general street-level sound that comes with living near Ventura Boulevard, Sunset, or any arterial corridor. The multi-point lock also compresses the panels against the seals tighter than a basic latch, which cuts noise penetration at the edges.

Airtightness & Weather Seal: Every VLX 100 we install in Los Angeles is sealed at the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. That’s the spec that stops air from sneaking around the frame itself. Inside the frame, compression weatherstripping runs full-height on both panels and the head. The net effect is a door that doesn’t whistle during Santa Ana winds and doesn’t let conditioned air dump out through tiny gaps.

Waterproofing: This is where installation quality makes or breaks a French door. The VLX 100 has a built-in sill drainage path, but the real waterproofing happens during install. Sightline Windows & Doors follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards on every Los Angeles job, which means the rough opening gets flashed correctly before the frame goes in, the sill gets properly bedded, and the perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 foam. Water from winter rainstorms routes outward, not into your subfloor.

Wind Resistance: The VLX 100 Double Swing is wind-load rated for the conditions we actually see in Los Angeles, including hilltop exposures in areas like Mount Washington, Silver Lake’s steeper streets, and the San Fernando Valley’s gust corridors. The 0.098-inch frame walls and steel-reinforced lock points keep both panels stable under pressure. If your home is in a higher wind zone, we’ll confirm the engineering calcs for your specific address before ordering.

Security & Hardware: A French door is only as strong as its center locking point. The VLX 100’s multi-point hardware throws bolts into the head and the sill, plus a latch at the center, all from one handle. That spreads any forced-entry pressure across three contact points instead of one. The aluminum frame resists prying far better than wood, and laminated glass is available if you want a level of smash resistance for ground-floor installations.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 Double Swing comes in six finishes, and the right choice depends on the architectural language of your Los Angeles home. Premium Black is the dominant choice for contemporary remodels and new builds in neighborhoods like Venice, Culver City, and Highland Park. Pure White works for traditional and coastal aesthetics, pairing well with board and batten siding or stucco. Anodized Silver has a raw aluminum look that fits industrial or Mid-Century homes in the hills. Bronze reads warmer and more formal, a good fit for Spanish-style homes in Pasadena or Sherman Oaks. Champagne is a softer metallic that works with warmer interior palettes. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the warmth of wood without the maintenance of a wood frame.

Glass selection depends on what the door is doing. Clear gives you the most unobstructed view and the most natural light. Frosted or Obscure glass adds privacy for bathrooms, bedrooms, or any door facing a close neighbor, which is common in Los Angeles hillside lots. Low-E coating is recommended on almost every installation we do, because it cuts solar heat gain without darkening the view. Tempered glass is required by code for doors in most cases, and Laminated glass adds noise control and impact resistance. We’ll help you sort out the right combination for your opening, sun exposure, and privacy needs. Call (509) 265-6387 and ask about glass samples.

Installation by Sightline Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

A door is only as good as its installation. We see it in Los Angeles all the time: a well-engineered door installed poorly, then the homeowner blames the product. Air leaks, water stains under the sill, a panel that rubs against the frame, a lock that doesn’t engage cleanly. These are almost always installation failures, not product failures. And a botched install voids the manufacturer’s warranty, which means you’re paying for the fix yourself.

Sightline Windows & Doors installs the VLX 100 Double Swing to the standards ViewLux requires: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 sealant and foam at the full perimeter, the frame set perfectly level, plumb, and square before any screws go in. We don’t shim a warped rough opening and call it finished. If the rough opening needs correction, we flag it and fix it before the door goes in.

Here’s how a typical Los Angeles install goes with us:

• Pre-install inspection: We measure the opening, check the subfloor and framing condition, and confirm the rough opening dimensions against the ordered unit. If something’s off, you’ll know before the door arrives.
• Level, plumb, square setting: The frame goes in dead-on. We adjust the shims, confirm both panels swing freely, and then anchor the frame per manufacturer’s requirements.
• AAMA 812 perimeter seal: Low-expansion foam around all sides, then sealant at the exterior face. This is what stops air and water migration between the frame and the wall.
• Hardware adjustment: The multi-point lock gets tuned so the bolts engage without resistance and the handle throws smoothly. Both panels must meet perfectly, with even gapping down the center.
• Final water test: We run the exterior with water and check the interior for any sign of penetration. We’d rather find a leak at our test than you find one at the first winter storm.
• Cleanup: Old door removed, job site swept, no debris left behind. You’ll get a walkthrough of the door operation, hardware, and maintenance before we leave.

Los Angeles installs come with specific considerations. Coastal homes in Santa Monica, Playa del Rey, and Palos Verdes deal with salt air, which affects the grade of sealant and fasteners we use. Valley homes in Encino or Studio City deal with extreme heat delta, which stresses the thermal expansion of the frame. And homes in fire-zone adjacent areas may require specific glazing or materials. We account for all of it during the estimate, not after the fact.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?

Most VLX 100 orders take between 4 and 8 weeks from final measurement to delivery at our Los Angeles shop, depending on the glass package, finish, and customization. Custom sizes and laminated glass add time. Contact Sightline at (509) 265-6387 and we’ll give you a current lead time for your exact configuration, plus an install date window.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?

The VLX 100 with Low-E glass and the thermal break may qualify for federal energy efficiency tax credits, but eligibility depends on the exact glass package, the door’s NFRC ratings, and your home’s tax situation. We’ll provide the NFRC documentation with your quote so you can review it with your accountant. Call (509) 265-6387 and ask us to include the energy specs in your estimate.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door?

ViewLux provides a manufacturer’s warranty on the VLX 100 door itself, covering defects in materials and workmanship. What many Los Angeles homeowners don’t realize is that the warranty is only valid if the door is installed by an authorized partner using the manufacturer’s required methods. Sightline Windows & Doors installs to those standards, which keeps your warranty intact. We also provide a workmanship warranty on our installation labor.

Can I customize the size?

Yes. The VLX 100 is built to your opening, not sold as a stock size. Maximum span for the paired configuration is 96 inches wide, but within that limit we can customize panel width, height, threshold type, and hardware finish. The best way to know what’s possible is a free on-site measurement. Call (509) 265-6387 and we’ll schedule a time to come out.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?

Aluminum frames on the VLX 100 need very little: wipe the frame with mild soap and water a few times a year, keep the track and weatherstripping free of debris, and lubricate the lock mechanism and hinges once a year with a silicone-based lubricant. Avoid abrasive cleaners on powder-coated finishes. In Los Angeles coastal areas, rinse the frame more frequently to prevent salt buildup. If anything ever needs adjustment, our team handles it.

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

If you’re planning a door replacement, a remodel, or a new build in Los Angeles, start with a real quote, not a guess. Sightline Windows & Doors will measure your opening, confirm the VLX 100 is the right fit, and give you a written, line-item estimate with the exact configuration you want. Call (509) 265-6387 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation.

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