VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Los Angeles, CA | Sightline Windows & Doors

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built for homeowners in Los Angeles who want a front door that doesn’t look like everyone else’s. This isn’t a standard rectangle door with a decorative arch kit bolted on. The curve is bent into the aluminum itself, which means the arch is structural, not cosmetic. It holds its shape through years of sun, Santa Ana winds, and whatever else Southern California throws at it. Sightline Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product and the installation from one accountable team. Call (509) 265-6387 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Arched doors are having a serious moment in Los Angeles architecture. You see them on Spanish Colonial homes in Hancock Park, Mediterranean villas in the Pacific Palisades, and increasingly on modern builds in Venice and Culver City where a curved opening softens an otherwise hard-edged facade. The problem has always been how you get a true arch in aluminum. Most fabricators weld straight sections together and grind the joints until they look curved. That works until the door is installed and the sun hits it. Thermal expansion and contraction eventually reveal every seam.

The VLX 100 approaches the arch differently. ViewLux bends the aluminum profile on a CNC machine, which means a continuous, unbroken curve from the base of one jamb to the base of the other. There are no weld joints in the arch itself, no filler, no grinding marks. The result is a door that looks like it was formed in one piece because, functionally, it was. The profile has a 2.56-inch face width and 0.098-inch wall thickness, which gives the frame enough rigidity to hold a large arched opening without flexing or sagging over time.

For Los Angeles homeowners, this door solves a specific problem: how do you get a high-end architectural look without sacrificing the performance of a modern aluminum system? The answer is you don’t compromise. The VLX 100 keeps the thermal break, the multi-point locking hardware, and the weather sealing you’d expect from a top-tier aluminum door, while delivering a silhouette that reads as custom millwork from the street. Sightline Windows & Doors installs this system throughout the greater Los Angeles area, from Pasadena to Manhattan Beach, Burbank to Long Beach.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that matter, translated into plain English:

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches. This is thicker than the aluminum you’ll find in big-box patio doors. It resists denting and gives the frame long-term structural memory, meaning it doesn’t develop a “droop” over a 20-foot run.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches. A slim line profile that keeps sightlines clean without giving up the stiffness needed for a tall arched opening.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. We don’t cap you at a standard size. If your architect drew a 10-foot arch, we’ll build a 10-foot arch.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Laminated is impact-rated, which is worth a close look for homes in wildfire zones or coastal corridors where wind-driven debris is a real risk.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. All finishes are applied at the factory and are covered under the manufacturer’s finish warranty.

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Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 carries a thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That break interrupts conductive heat transfer, which is what makes an unbroken aluminum frame feel hot on a summer day in Van Nuys. With NFRC-rated energy performance, this door holds its own against vinyl and wood alternatives without looking like one.

Acoustic Performance. If you live within earshot of the 405, the 101, or a busy stretch of Wilshire Boulevard, sound control isn’t a luxury. Laminated glass significantly drops mid-frequency noise, like traffic and voices. Combined with a tight perimeter seal, the VLX 100 keeps street noise on the street side of the threshold.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. Air leakage is the silent enemy of door performance. The VLX 100 uses a continuous gasket system around the full perimeter, including the arch, which is where cheaper arched doors fail. No gaps at the curve means no drafts, no dust intrusion during Santa Ana wind events, and no whistling on windy nights in the hills.

Waterproofing. Los Angeles doesn’t get rain often, but when it does, it rains hard. The VLX 100 is designed with a sloped sill, full perimeter drainage channels, and gasketed joints that carry water out and away from the interior. No standing water, no seepage, no swollen flooring in the entry.

Wind Resistance. The door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements. That matters in the San Fernando Valley, where gusts funnel through canyons, and in coastal communities from Marina del Rey to San Pedro. The 0.098-inch wall thickness shines here, keeping the door rigid under pressure rather than bowing like a shallower profile would.

Security & Hardware. Multi-point locking hardware comes standard. The lock engages at three points along the jamb, not just a single deadbolt at the latch. Because the frame profile is beefy, the strike plates anchor into real aluminum, not thin folded sheet. Add laminated glass and you’ve got a door that slows down anyone who doesn’t have a key.

Color & Glass Options

The six finish options cover nearly every architectural style in Los Angeles. Premium Black reads as sharp and modern against a stucco or painted brick exterior, and it’s the most requested finish from homeowners in Silver Lake and Los Feliz. Pure White is a classic for Spanish and Mediterranean homes where the door should blend with white stucco walls rather than contrast against them. Anodized Silver has a metallic, machined look that works on mid-century homes and contemporary builds throughout the Westside. Bronze is a warmer alternative to black, often chosen for homes in Pasadena and San Marino where the palette leans traditional. Champagne is the wildcard, a warm metallic tone that catches evening light beautifully. Teak Wood delivers a wood-grain finish on an aluminum frame, giving you the look of a solid wood arched door without the warping, splitting, or termite risk that wood doors face in Southern California.

Glass selection depends on where your door faces and what’s behind it. Clear glass maximizes light and visibility, ideal for an entry where you’re showing off a courtyard or garden. Frosted glass lets light in while screening the view, popular on side entries and doors facing the street. Obscure glass goes further, with a textured pattern that fully blocks sight lines. Low-E glass cuts solar heat gain, which matters for west-facing doors in the Valley that take direct afternoon sun. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required by code in most door applications. Laminated glass is the upgrade for sound control and impact resistance.

Installation by Sightline Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

Here’s the part most people don’t think about until it’s too late: an arched door only performs as well as the opening it’s set into. We’ve torn out curved doors in Los Angeles that were installed by crews who measured the arch wrong, shimmed the frame with scraps, and pumped foam into the gaps hoping nobody would notice. The door leaked. The arch sagged. The manufacturer warranty was void the moment the screws went in.

Our installation process starts before the door arrives. We come out to your home in Los Angeles, measure the rough opening at multiple points along the curve, and verify that the structural header can support the new door. When installation day comes, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, a step that’s harder than it sounds when the frame is curved. We use AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints, which seals the gap without pushing the frame out of alignment as it cures. The installation is completed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the industry benchmark for proper water management and structural integrity.

After the door is set and the hardware is installed, we run a water test on the sill and lower perimeter. We check the operation of every lock point. We adjust the hinges until the door opens and closes without drag. Then we clean the job site before we leave. The workmanship is warrantied, and because we’re installing to AAMA standards, the manufacturer’s warranty stays intact. That’s the entire point of hiring an authorized partner like Sightline Windows & Doors.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door? The VLX 100 is fabricated to order, so lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks from final measurement to delivery at your Los Angeles home. Custom finishes or nonstandard glass selections can add time. We’ll give you a firm production schedule when you place the order, and we keep you updated as the door moves through fabrication. Call (509) 265-6387 to get a current lead time estimate for your project.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? If you select Low-E glass with a high solar heat gain coefficient rating appropriate for the Los Angeles climate zone, the VLX 100 may qualify for federal energy efficiency tax credits. Eligibility depends on the specific glass package and the NFRC ratings on your door’s label. We walk every homeowner through the available options and let you know exactly which configurations meet current credit thresholds. Call (509) 265-6387 and we’ll explain what applies to your project.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door? The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty on the frame, finish, and insulated glass, with coverage terms that vary by component. The finish warranty covers fading, chalking, and adhesion failure. The glass warranty covers seal failure and moisture between panes. The workmanship warranty from Sightline Windows & Doors covers the installation in Los Angeles. We handle warranty claims for you, so you’re not stuck navigating a manufacturer portal on your own.

Can I customize the size? Yes. If your home in Los Angeles has a nonstandard arched opening, that’s exactly what the VLX 100 is for. Every arched door is fabricated to your measurements, not cut down from a stock size. We measure the full arc height and width, verify the radius of the curve, and build to match. This is one of the few truly custom-arched aluminum door systems available in the Los Angeles market.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wash the frame with a mild soap and water solution two or three times a year, especially if you’re within a mile of the ocean. Salt air from Santa Monica or Long Beach sits on the finish and can accelerate corrosion if left alone. Don’t use abrasive cleaners or pressure washers. Lubricate the hinge pins and lock mechanism annually with a light machine oil. The finish is designed to withstand direct sun exposure, but a regular rinse keeps it looking like the day we installed it.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Los Angeles

If you’re thinking about an arched entry door, start with a conversation. We’ll talk about your opening, your glass needs, your finish preference, and your budget. Every quote is line-itemed, free, and honest. If the VLX 100 isn’t the right door for your project, we’ll tell you that too. Call (509) 265-6387 to schedule a free on-site measurement in Los Angeles.