VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Palm Beach, FL | Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach

If you’re searching for a paired French door that holds its square through West Palm Beach humidity, hurricane season, and daily use, the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door deserves a close look. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach installs this ViewLux-manufactured door for homeowners across the city who want clean aluminum sightlines without the maintenance headaches of wood or vinyl. We’re an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get factory-backed product support and a local crew that knows exactly how this door behaves in our climate. Call (728) 728-9381 to talk specs, pricing, or schedule a measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 is a paired aluminum French door system built around one idea: both panels should look and function identically. Symmetrical sightlines. Matching stiles and rails on every visible edge. No awkward asymmetry where one door feels like the “main” door and the other feels like an afterthought. When these doors are closed, you see a balanced, architectural opening. When they’re open, a flush threshold keeps the transition from living room to patio almost invisible, which matters a lot for West Palm Beach homes where indoor-outdoor living is the whole point.

This series is popular with homeowners replacing older sliding glass doors who want a true double door instead. The profile width sits at 2.56 inches, which is substantial enough to feel solid when you close it but not so bulky that it overwhelms a contemporary elevation. The aluminum frame carries a 0.098-inch wall thickness, a number that translates to real torsional rigidity. That’s what keeps the doors from sagging or binding after years of Florida heat and seasonal movement.

Security is part of the package too. The VLX 100 uses multi-point lock hardware that anchors the active door at several points along the jamb rather than relying on a single deadbolt. When you set the lock in a West Palm Beach neighborhood, the door is genuinely engaged with the frame, not just nudged against it. That’s the difference between feeling safe and being safe.

What draws most buyers to this specific door is the combination of modern aluminum and a true French door aesthetic. You get the crisp, narrow sightlines of aluminum with a paired-door layout that reads more traditional, more welcoming. In our market, we see it specified on everything from 1960s ranch homes in South End to new construction in the West Palm Beach neighborhoods east of the Turnpike.

Technical Specifications

Here is the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door broken down by the numbers that matter in our climate. These come straight from the manufacturer’s technical data, which we can review with you during a consultation.

Panel sizing is flexible. The system can handle openings up to 96 inches across, which means this door can fill a wide stretch of wall without needing a center post. In a West Palm Beach living room that opens to a lanai or pool deck, that’s a real difference. The glass and finish selections listed above are all available in our local market, and lead times vary by combination.

Performance Features

Aluminum doors used to mean cold frames and condensation problems. Not anymore. The VLX 100 is engineered with a thermal break, which is exactly what it sounds like: a structural interruption between the interior and exterior aluminum that stops heat transfer. That’s what makes the NFRC-rated energy performance possible on this door.

Thermal Efficiency
The thermally broken aluminum profile reduces conductive heat flow through the frame itself. If you’ve ever touched a single-pane aluminum window frame in August, you know why this matters. The VLX 100 separates the inner and outer aluminum so the interior frame stays closer to room temperature. NFRC ratings for this system reflect that design, and combining the frame with Low-E glass keeps your cooling bill from climbing every afternoon.

Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass is the quiet option here. The interlayer between the glass lites dampens sound transmission, which makes a difference on busy West Palm Beach streets or when your neighbor’s pool pump runs at odd hours. Even with standard clear glass, the gasketed frame assembly reduces the air leaks that let sound in. The door’s sound control performance is a function of glass selection and installation quality, so we test the reveal and gasket contact during every install.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The engineering is only as good as the air it doesn’t let through. The VLX 100 uses compression gaskets at the frame and interlock, and when we install it, we set the door level, plumb, and square so those seals actually touch. A door installed out of square by even a fraction of an inch will whistle. Ours don’t. This is where AAMA 2400/2410 compliance matters, because that standard governs how the door is set in the opening, not just how it was built in the factory.

Waterproofing
West Palm Beach gets afternoon thunderstorms most of the year and tropical systems in season. A French door’s biggest weak point is the threshold and the perimeter joints. We seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam sealant, which prevents water from tracking through the rough opening. The flush threshold on the VLX 100 includes a designed weep path, but proper installation is what makes it work. We perform a water test after every French door installation in West Palm Beach before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance
This door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and that’s not a line item we take lightly. Palm Beach County has some of the strictest wind codes in the country. Impact-resistant laminated glass is an available option on the VLX 100, which is worth considering for any West Palm Beach home the insurance company hasn’t already flagged. The frame’s 0.098-inch wall thickness and multi-point locking system give the door the structural muscle to stay where it belongs during high wind events.

Security & Hardware
The multi-point lock hardware engages at several positions along the active door height. That spreads the force of any prying attempt across the full height of the jamb instead of one deadbolt point. For a French door, which has two moving panels, that’s especially important. The inactive panel locks at flush bolts top and bottom, and the hardware is all adjustable over time. If the door settles or shifts, we can tune the lock points rather than replacing hardware.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and they don’t all suit the same house. Premium Black is the current favorite among West Palm Beach homeowners doing a modern or transitional facade. It’s sharp against white stucco and gives the door a strong visual presence. Pure White reads cleaner and quieter, and it’s a safe match for traditional coastal homes. Anodized Silver is the most architectural of the group, with a metallic finish that feels industrial and precise. Bronze and Champagne both offer warmer alternatives, with Bronze skewing darker and richer, while Champagne sits somewhere between silver and gold. Teak Wood is a coated finish that looks like stained wood without the wood. It’s the best option for a homeowner who wants the warmth of a traditional French door with the durability of aluminum.

Glass choice depends on where the door lives. Clear glass keeps the view open, ideal for a French door facing a garden or pool. Frosted and Obscure glass both diffuse light and block visibility, which suits a door off a bathroom, home office, or a street-facing entry. Low-E is the energy play, reducing solar heat gain through the glass itself. Tempered glass is a code requirement in many door applications because it breaks into small, safer pieces. Laminated glass is the impact and sound option, and in West Palm Beach it’s often the one that gets specified when the door is on a windward wall.

Installation by Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach

A great door installed badly is a bad door. The VLX 100’s manufacturer warranty is only as valid as the installation behind it, and we’ve seen what happens when someone treats a French door installation like a simple swap. It isn’t. Paired doors are the least forgiving product in a home’s envelope. Both panels have to be set in a plane, the active and passive doors have to be adjusted together, and the threshold has to account for how water moves across your patio.

Our installation process starts with a pre-install inspection. We open the existing door, check the rough opening dimensions against the new door’s frame, and verify the subfloor condition under the threshold. If there’s hidden water damage in the rough opening, that’s the time to find it, not after the new door is bolted in. We set every VLX 100 level, plumb, and square. That’s not a slogan. It’s a measurable fact we check with a laser during install. The frame gets shimmed at the hinge and lock points, then anchored with the fasteners specified by the manufacturer.

All perimeter joints are sealed with AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam, which is code-compliant and compatible with the aluminum frame. We work to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards on every job, which governs everything from fastener spacing to waterproofing details. Then we run a water test at the threshold and corners. If water finds a way in, we find it before the wallboard does.

One West Palm Beach note: aluminum frames expand and contract with temperature differently than the concrete block walls they’re set into. That’s normal, but it means the sealant joint has to be sized and tooled correctly. Too much sealant traps stress. Too little fails. We’ve been installing these doors in this climate long enough to know where the failures show up, and we plan for them from the first day of the install.

When we’re done, we walk the door with you. We show you how the multi-point lock engages, how to operate the flush bolts on the inactive panel, and how to clean the track if you’ve opted for a retractable screen. Then we leave the site clean. That part shouldn’t earn a mention, but it does.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?
Lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from order confirmation, depending on the finish and glass package selected. Custom sizing and impact glass may push that toward the longer end. We’ll give you a written schedule at the time of estimate. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll check current factory lead times for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
Doors that meet Energy Star criteria for the South Florida climate zone can qualify for federal efficiency tax credits, and the VLX 100’s thermally broken frame with Low-E glass is designed to meet those performance benchmarks. Your specific glass package determines eligibility. We can’t file your taxes, but we can point you to the documentation. Call (728) 728-9381 to discuss the glass options that maximize efficiency and any available credits.

What warranty comes with the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?
The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door carries the manufacturer’s warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, and the warranty remains valid when the door is installed by an authorized partner like Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach in accordance with factory installation guidelines. Improper installation voids coverage, which is one of the main reasons we stress professional installation. Call (728) 728-9381 for a quote and we’ll review exact warranty terms with you.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 100?
Yes, within the maximum span of 96 inches wide. Not every opening is a standard size, and part of what we do in West Palm Beach is measuring the actual rough opening and ordering the door to fit it. Custom sizing means less shimming, fewer gaps, and a cleaner final install. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll schedule a measurement at your property.

How do I maintain aluminum French door frames in West Palm Beach?
Aluminum frames need very little maintenance, but they don’t need zero. Rinse the frame and threshold with clean water quarterly, especially after the rainy season, to remove salt and debris. Keep the gaskets free of sand and grit. Every year or two, lubricate the multi-point lock and adjust the hinges if the door starts to drag. If the door was installed correctly by a qualified installer, most of these adjustments are quick and rare. Call (728) 728-9381 if your existing French door is binding or leaking and you want a professional assessment.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Palm Beach

We quote the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door with pricing that includes the door, installation, perimeter sealing, and cleanup. No change orders unless you change the spec. If you’re in West Palm Beach or surrounding Palm Beach County, call (728) 728-9381 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written quote. We’ll walk you through finish samples, glass options, and lead times at your home, not in a showroom.

Written by the team at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding Palm Beach County communities.