VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in West Palm Beach, FL | Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built for homeowners in West Palm Beach who want a curved architectural statement without sacrificing structural precision. This isn’t a square door with a decorative arch trim added on. The frame itself is fabricated to your opening’s exact radius, which means the sweep of the curve runs continuously through the profile. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so you get the manufacturer’s full warranty backing combined with a local West Palm Beach crew that installs to AAMA 2400/2410 standards. Curved entryways fail when the install is even slightly off. Ours aren’t. Call (728) 728-9381 to schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The arched entry door is one of the oldest architectural gestures in Florida building, and it still carries weight. Mediterranean Revival homes in El Cid, modern spec builds in SoSo, Key West-style cottages in Northwood, contemporary glass boxes on Palm Beach, all of them use the arch to signal arrival. The problem has always been execution. Traditional wood arches sag, vinyl arches look plastic, and most aluminum systems are only available in stock radii that rarely match what the architect actually drew. The VLX 100 solves that by starting with a CNC-bent aluminum profile. Each frame is bent to the specific radius of your opening, not pulled from a catalog of pre-set arcs. That means the curve on a 72-inch-wide double door in a West Palm Beach Mediterranean sits as cleanly as the curve on a 36-inch single entry in a Flamingo Park bungalow.

The material underneath that curve matters more than people realize. Aluminum carries its strength across the full profile instead of relying on a wood core or a vinyl skin. The 0.098-inch wall thickness is enough to hold a true arc under West Palm Beach’s afternoon sun without warping or creeping. And because the profile is only 2.56 inches wide, the sightlines stay slim. You get the curve, you get the strength, and you don’t get a bulky frame eating the daylight. For glass, Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach orders every panel custom-cut to match the bend, so the glass follows the frame exactly. No shortcuts, no filler panels, no squared-off lites jammed into a curved opening. When we install one of these in West Palm Beach, the reveal is consistent from the sill to the apex of the arch.

Buyers choose this door because they’ve been told by someone else that what they want can’t be done. The VLX 100 is the answer to that conversation. We’ve supplied and installed these on front entries, wine rooms, courtyard gates, and interior partition walls where the arch is the entire architectural point. If you can draw the radius, ViewLux can fabricate the frame, and our West Palm Beach team can put it in square, level, and plumb.

Technical Specifications

Here are the core specifications for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, in plain terms so you know exactly what you’re comparing when you shop other aluminum door lines in West Palm Beach.

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches, which is roughly 30 percent heavier than the thin-wall aluminum used on economy doors. This is what keeps the arch from deflecting over time.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, measured at the visible stile and rail face. Narrow enough for a clean architectural look, wide enough to carry a full thermal break and multi-point hardware.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. There is no stock maximum because every frame is CNC-bent to your specific opening dimensions and radius. If the opening is structurally sound, we can build the door for it.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Mix and match is available, so you can spec Low-E tempered for the field and frosted for a transom or sidelight.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. All six are durable factory-applied finishes, not field paint.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at every perimeter joint.
• Performance standards: NFRC-rated thermal performance, wind-load rated for South Florida code requirements, impact-resistant laminated glass optional.

Performance Features

An arched door is only as good as its perimeter seal. Here’s what the VLX 100 delivers in the conditions we actually deal with in West Palm Beach, where humidity, wind, and afternoon thunderstorms test every window and door on the house.

Thermal Efficiency – The frame carries a thermal break that interrupts conductive heat transfer between the exterior and interior aluminum faces. Combined with Low-E glass, this keeps the full sun hitting a west-facing West Palm Beach entry from turning your foyer into an oven. NFRC-rated, so you’re looking at measured performance, not marketing copy.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass in the VLX 100 cuts sound transmission noticeably, which matters if you’re within earshot of Dixie Highway, the train, or a busy street in Grandview Heights. The foam-sealed perimeter also closes the small air gaps that let noise leak around the frame, not just through the glass.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant during installation. That’s the difference between a door that tests airtight on a spec sheet and one that actually stays airtight after the first humid summer in West Palm Beach. We don’t skip the foam. It’s the single biggest factor in real-world air infiltration.

Waterproofing – South Florida rain comes sideways in the summer. The VLX 100’s sill design directs water out and away from the threshold, and the AAMA 2400/2410 installation process includes a sill pan and drainage path verification. We water-test every arched door installation in West Palm Beach before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance – This door is engineered and wind-load rated for the local code requirements in Palm Beach County. For homes that need impact protection, the laminated glass option gives you a door that holds against windborne debris while still showing the full curve of the arch.

Security & Hardware – The 0.098-inch wall thickness takes multi-point locking hardware without flexing, which means the lock engages at two or three points instead of one flimsy latch. An arched entry looks better than a square one, but it doesn’t give up any security to get there.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six factory finishes, and choosing the right one changes the entire feel of the entry. Premium Black reads clean and sharp against a white stucco exterior, and it’s a natural fit for the modern farmhouse look that’s shown up across West Palm Beach in the last five years. Pure White keeps things classic on a Key West-style cottage or a traditional Palm Beach colonial. Anodized Silver has a raw aluminum look that works on contemporary builds and commercial storefront-style entries. Bronze is the most common finish we install on Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes in El Cid and Old Northwood, it has warmth without being overstated. Champagne is a softer metallic that sits somewhere between silver and bronze, and it pairs well with travertine and lighter stone. Teak Wood is a woodgrain-textured finish that gives you the look of a stained timber door with the structural and maintenance profile of aluminum, a combination that handles West Palm Beach humidity far better than actual wood.

Glass choice follows function. Clear lets in maximum light and is the default for faceted or curved sidelites where you want visibility. Frosted and Obscure are the privacy options, for entries that face a street or a neighbor. Low-E is a coating that reflects heat, not a tint, so it qualifies for energy calculations without visibly darkening the glass. Tempered is the safety standard, required by code for doors and any glass within 24 inches of a door. Laminated is two panes bonded with an interlayer, and it’s the option that gives you impact resistance and sound reduction. We can spec tempered laminated Low-E if you want all three performance advantages in one panel.

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

An arched door is only as good as the day it was set. We’ve torn out arched doors in West Palm Beach that were beautiful products ruined by a bad install. The frame was racked, the reveal was uneven, the perimeter was never properly sealed, and the manufacturer’s warranty was already dead because the installation didn’t follow the required standard. That’s the risk of buying a premium door and handing it to a crew that mostly hangs interior doors. It’s also why Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach handles the install on every VLX 100 we sell.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We verify the radius, the structural condition of the buck, and the load path before the door is ever ordered. When the door arrives, we set it level, plumb, and square, and we don’t fudge the numbers. An arched door that’s off by a quarter inch will bind at the top of the sweep and never close cleanly. Once the frame is locked in place, we seal the entire perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. No open gaps, no backer rod pretending to do the job. The installation is completed to AAMA 2400/2410 standard, which covers every stage from anchoring to flashing to final adjustment. We water-test the sill and threshold, ajust the hardware, and clean the glass and frame before we leave. The West Palm Beach climate, with its salt air, heavy summer rain, and hurricane-season wind loads, doesn’t forgive shortcuts.

If you’re replacing an existing arched door, we handle removal and disposal too. And because we’re an authorized ViewLux installation partner, the manufacturer’s warranty stays intact through the entire process. You’re not buying a door and hoping the installer figures it out. You’re buying a system, and the system is backed by a company that answers the phone in West Palm Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door?
Custom fabrication for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in West Palm Beach typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from final measurement approval to delivery at our shop. The timeline depends on the glass package, finish, and hardware you select. Because every frame is CNC-bent to your specific radius, we don’t pull from a warehouse of pre-built arches. We recommend starting the process about 3 months before you want the door installed, which gives us time for the site measurement, shop drawings, fabrication, and scheduling. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll give you a realistic date based on your specific spec.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The eligibility question depends on the specific glass package you choose and the federal Energy Star requirements in effect at the time you buy. The VLX 100’s thermally broken frame and Low-E glass options give it strong NFRC-rated performance, which is the baseline for any credit eligibility, but we won’t promise a tax credit until we’ve run the exact configuration numbers for your door. Ask us during the quote process and we’ll pull the NFRC performance data for your spec and walk you through it. Call (728) 728-9381 to get started.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door?
The VLX 100 is covered by ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty for the frame, finish, and glass, and that coverage remains intact because Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach installs as an authorized partner per AAMA 2400/2410 standards. Our workmanship is also covered by our own installation warranty. The exact terms depend on the product line and glass package, and we’ll review the specific coverage for your configuration before you sign anything. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll walk you through the warranty details.

Can I customize the size?
Yes, in fact that’s the entire point of the VLX 100. Every door is fabricated to order, so your width, height, and radius are input as custom dimensions rather than selected from stock sizes. In West Palm Beach we routinely install these on oversized entries in Palm Beach, narrow single doors in historic districts, and everything in between. The practical limits are structural, not catalog-based. If the opening can be properly framed and supported, we can build the door to match. Call (728) 728-9381 to schedule a free measurement and we’ll tell you what’s possible for your opening.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames in South Florida’s salt air need a simple but consistent routine. Wash the frame with mild soap and water every 2 to 3 months to remove salt and airborne grime, inspect the perimeter sealant annually for cracks or gaps, and keep the track and sill clear of debris. The factory finish on the VLX 100 doesn’t need painting and won’t rust, but if you live within a few blocks of the Intracoastal or the ocean in West Palm Beach, you’ll want to rinse the frame more often than an inland homeowner. The hardware should be checked once a year and lubricated if needed. That’s the whole list. No sanding, no sealing, no repainting every other year like a wood door demands here.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in West Palm Beach

If you’ve been looking at arched entry doors and wondering whether the curve can actually match your opening, wonder no more. The VLX 100 is fabricated to your exact dimensions, finished in your color, glazed with your glass, and installed by Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach to AAMA standards. Call (728) 728-9381 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written, line-item quote for your West Palm Beach home. Arched entries only look effortless when the fabrication and the install are both done right. We do both.

Written by the team at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving West Palm Beach, FL.