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A true arched entry door changes how a home sits on its lot. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door from ViewLux is a CNC-bent aluminum system built to hold a perfect curve for decades, not seasons. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Palmetto Bay, and we’ve installed this exact door on homes from the waterfront off Old Cutler Road to newer builds near Coral Reef Park. If you’re pricing an arched entryway, call (386) 200-9224 and we’ll walk you through real numbers for your opening.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 isn’t a stock door with an arched trim kit bolted on. ViewLux fabricates each unit from extruded aluminum that gets CNC-bent to your exact radius, which means the frame, the sash, and the glass all follow one continuous curve. That’s the difference you notice standing in front of it: no faceted segments, no filler panels, no visible seams breaking the arc. In Palmetto Bay, where a lot of homes lean into either a clean coastal modern look or a softer Mediterranean silhouette, an arched entry reads as intentional architecture rather than decoration.
Buyers choose this series for three reasons. First, the structural precision. The aluminum profile is 2.56 inches deep with a 0.098-inch wall thickness, which is a serious extrusion. It resists racking and twist better than thinner residential profiles, so the curve stays true through Miami-Dade’s heat cycles and afternoon storms. Second, the customization. Because each door is fabricated to order, you’re not limited to a catalog of three arch heights. We measure your rough opening, confirm the radius with you bends to that spec. Third, the finish quality. The powder coat and anodized options hold up in salt air, which matters when you’re a few blocks from Biscayne Bay.
For us at TruePane Windows & Doors, the product is only half the job. An arched door is the least forgiving install in residential fenestration. We’ll get into our process below, but the short version: level, plumb, square, and sealed per AAMA standards, every time.
Technical Specifications
VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door - Specification Summary
- Profile system: ViewLux VLX 100 series, aluminum, thermally broken
- Profile depth: 2.56 inches
- Wall thickness: 0.098 inches (full extrusion, not roll-formed cladding)
- Span capability: Custom fabricated to order, no fixed maximum within structural limits
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
- Finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
- Frame construction: CNC-bent single-piece arch segments
- Glazing: Insulated glass unit, sealed for humidity resistance
- Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant
- Perimeter sealing: AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant
All spec sheets and engineering details are available during your consultation. We keep printed cut sheets in our Palmetto Bay office so you can see the profile cross-section before you commit.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 frame carries a thermal break that separates interior and exterior aluminum faces, cutting heat transfer through the metal itself. Pair it with Low-E glass and an NFRC-rated unit, and you’ll feel the difference on an August afternoon in Palmetto Bay when the sun is hammering the front of the house.
Acoustic Performance. The 0.098-inch wall thickness adds mass that thinner profiles can’t match, and mass is what stops sound. Laminated glass steps it up further. If you’re on a busier stretch near 168th Street or close to US-1, we’ll spec laminated glass and the door will knock down a meaningful amount of road noise.
Airtightness & Weather Seal. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which fills micro-gaps without distorting the frame. An arched door that leaks isn’t just an energy problem, it’s a call-back problem. We seal it right the first time so Palmetto Bay’s humid air stays outside where it belongs.
Waterproofing. This is where arched doors fail most often when installed wrong. The curve creates drainage points at the spring line that a square door doesn’t have. TruePane Windows & Doors follows AAMA 2400/2410 installation protocols and runs a hose test after every arched door install to confirm water sheds away from the sill, not into it.
Wind Resistance. Miami-Dade County has the strictest wind-load requirements in the state, and Palmetto Bay sits squarely inside that envelope. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated, and with laminated impact glass it meets the local protection requirements for openings in wind-borne debris regions. We’ll confirm your specific exposure category before you order.
Security & Hardware. The full aluminum extrusion and a multi-point locking hardware set make forcing this door a serious project. Laminated glass adds a layer of break resistance, and we can discuss hardware finishes that match your selected frame color.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door comes in six finishes, and your choice sets the tone for the whole entryway. Premium Black is the most requested in Palmetto Bay right now, it anchors a light stucco or white exterior and creates a crisp focal line against a curved arch. Pure White disappears into bright coastal facades, which is what some owners want when the architecture should carry the drama. Anodized Silver is cleaner and more contemporary, while Bronze reads warmer and suits homes with cream or terracotta tones. Champagne splits the difference between silver and bronze with a slightly luxe lean. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that gives you the look of a timber arch with an aluminum substrate, no rot, no warping, no annual repaint.
Glass selection depends on where the door faces and what you need from it. Clear lets in maximum light, which matters if your entry hall is already dim. Frosted and Obscure buy privacy without blocking daylight, useful if the door faces the street or a neighbor’s sightline. Low-E reflects heat while staying visually clear. Tempered is safety glass that shatters into granules rather than shards, and Laminated is the option we push for impact resistance in Palmetto Bay’s wind zone. You can combine Low-E with laminated to get energy performance and storm protection in one unit.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Palmetto Bay
An arched door is not a drop-in product. We’ve seen what happens when someone treats it like one: the curve binds against the frame, the weather seal peels at the spring line, and the manufacturer warranty gets voided because the install wasn’t performed by an authorized partner to spec. That’s a ten-thousand-dollar mistake, and it’s avoidable.
TruePane Windows & Doors installs the VLX 100 per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the installation specification the manufacturer’s warranty depends on. Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the subfloor for level, the king studs for plumb, the header for deflection, and the radius template against the actual opening. If the opening isn’t ready, we tell you before the door arrives, not after.
Once the door is in position, we set it level, plumb, and square using shims and verify the reveal around the full arc with a feeler gauge. The sash has to clear the frame evenly at every point along the curve, and we adjust until it does. Then we seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps without exerting pressure that could deform the arch. We cap the exterior with a drainage-conscious flashing detail and run a hose test to confirm water sheds correctly before we clean up. We’ll also walk you through the hardware adjustment points so you know what maintenance looks like year one, year five, year ten.
Palmetto Bay adds two local considerations. The humidity accelerates any sealing mistake, and the wind-load requirements mean the door needs to be anchored for uplift as well as lateral force. We anchor for both and document the install in case you need records for resale or insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Because every VLX 100 is custom fabricated to your measured opening and selected glass and finish package, lead times typically run longer than a standard rectangular door. You should plan for the fabrication and shipping window when scheduling any adjacent work like stucco repair or trim painting, and TruePane Windows & Doors will lock in the install date once the door is in transit. Call (386) 200-9224 and we’ll give you a current production timeline for your specs.
With Low-E insulated glass and the thermally broken frame, the VLX 100 can meet the NFRC energy performance criteria that many utility rebate and federal tax credit programs use. The specific benefit depends on the exact glass package you choose and your Palmetto Bay utility provider’s current program. We’ll give you the NFRC ratings for your configuration before you order so you can check eligibility.
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the door system, and the critical condition is that installation must be performed by an authorized partner using AAMA-compliant procedures. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so your warranty chain stays intact from manufacturer to installer. We’ll review the full warranty terms during your project quoting.
Yes, and this is the whole point of a CNC-bent arch door. The radius is matched to your opening, not the other way around. You can go taller, wider, tighter, or more shallow depending on what your entry elevation calls for. We’ll template the opening during the free on-site measurement and confirm the radius with you before submitting the fabrication order.
Aluminum doesn’t rot and it won’t warp in humidity, but salt air and road film will build up on the finish over time. Rinse the frame and track with clean water every few months, wipe down with a mild non-abrasive detergent, and check the sweep and hardware adjustment annually. That’s the maintenance calendar that keeps a Palmetto Bay arched door looking and operating like new. We can also schedule annual service visits for our installed doors, just call (386) 200-9224.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Palmetto Bay
An arched entry door is a statement piece with structural demands. The product has to be right, and so does the install. TruePane Windows & Doors is the authorized ViewLux partner in Palmetto Bay, and we’d rather measure, quote, and build it correctly than race you through a generic door order. Call (386) 200-9224 to schedule a free on-site measurement and start your project with real numbers in hand.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Palmetto Bay, FL.
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