VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

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

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is what happens when someone decides a standard rectangular entryway isn’t enough. Curved. Sweeping. Deliberate. This is a CNC-bent aluminum door system fabricated to order, which means the arch radius, the height, the width, and the glass configuration all follow your home’s geometry rather than forcing your home to adapt to a stock product. In Los Angeles, where Spanish Colonial, Mid-Century Modern, and contemporary builds sit side by side on the same street, an arched custom door is often the single feature that makes a house unforgettable. Juniper Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner here in Los Angeles, and we handle measurement, ordering, structural review, and installation under one roof. Want to talk through a project? Call (682) 281-2168 and we’ll walk you through what’s possible.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 exists for the homeowner who has been told “you can’t get that shape in aluminum” three different times. You can. The door starts as extruded aluminum profiles with a 0.098-inch wall thickness, then moves through CNC bending equipment that forms the arch without crimping, flattening, or weakening the metal. What you get is a true curved architectural entryway with the structural precision of a machined component, not a hand-formed approximation.

Architecturally, this door works in a handful of distinct Los Angeles contexts. In Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes from the 1920s and 30s, arched entries are native vocabulary. In Mid-Century modern homes in the Hollywood Hills or Sherman Oaks, a soft arch against otherwise straight-edge massing adds tension and movement. And in new contemporary builds across Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Culver City, a custom curved door reads as intentional craftsmanship in a world of flat-panel monotony.

Why do buyers land on the VLX 100 specifically? Three reasons tend to surface in our Los Angeles showroom conversations. First, the 2.56-inch profile width is slender enough to keep sightlines clean but deep enough to carry serious glass weight and wind loading. Second, the custom fabrication means you are not locked into a catalog of “arch sizes” – the shop bends to your opening. Third, the aluminum won’t rot, warp, or swell the way wood arch doors do in our coastal humidity. The frame stays square. The door keeps swinging.

The engineering underneath matters as much as the curve. Every VLX 100 we order for Los Angeles homes includes a thermal break separating the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That break is what keeps a black powder-coated door from turning into a radiator in August. Paired with the right glass package, the VLX 100 performs structurally and thermally long after the “wow” of the arch has settled into everyday use.

Technical Specifications

• Wall thickness: 0.098-inch extruded aluminum wall – robust enough for long spans and heavy glazing without adding visual bulk.
• Profile width: 2.56-inch sightline, a slim frame that maximizes glass area while maintaining structural rigidity.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. No fixed maximum on the spec sheet because each opening is engineered individually. Tell us the rough opening and we’ll run the numbers.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Fabrication: CNC-bent arch members. No hand-bent radii. No flattened corners. The curve is machine-precise.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant installation practice on every Los Angeles job.
• Perimeter seal: AAMA 812-approved low-expansion foam at all joints before exterior sealant.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 carries a full thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That means the outside metal never directly touches the inside metal, cutting conductive heat transfer dramatically. For Los Angeles summers, where a south-facing entry bakes from noon to five, this is the difference between a door that feels warm inside and one that radiates heat into your foyer. NFRC-rated energy performance comes standard.

Acoustic Performance. If your home sits near La Cienega, the 101, or a flight path into LAX, you already know that entry doors are often your weakest sound barrier. The VLX 100’s multi-chamber aluminum profile, combined with laminated glass, measurably reduces exterior noise. We spec laminated glass on a high percentage of our Los Angeles arched door projects for exactly this reason.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam before the exterior sealant goes on. That foam fills voids, blocks air movement, and keeps conditioned air where it belongs. The result is a door opening that does not whistle in Santa Ana winds or leak conditioned air year-round.

Waterproofing. Water is the enemy of every door opening, but arched entries with their curved heads introduce even more sealant joints than a rectangle. We address this with full perimeter foam, continuous exterior sealant, and a sill system designed to direct water away from the rough opening. Los Angeles gets sudden, heavy rain. The door is built for it.

Wind Resistance. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and 2.56-inch profile depth allow the VLX 100 to be wind-load rated for local climate requirements specific to Los Angeles and LA County. That matters in the hills, in canyon passes, and anywhere the Santa Anas funnel. The arch geometry itself helps, but the aluminum section does the heavy lifting.

Security & Hardware. Aluminum is inherently resistant to forced entry, and the VLX 100 pairs that with quality multipoint locking hardware. For additional protection, impact-resistant laminated glass is available – a worthwhile upgrade for Los Angeles homeowners concerned about break-ins or flying debris during high-wind events.

Color & Glass Options

Finish selection usually comes down to what your home is already saying. Premium Black is the current front-runner across Los Angeles, working beautifully on Spanish Revival, Mid-Century, and modern homes alike. Pure White suits coastal properties in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades where light, bright facades dominate. Anodized Silver gives you that raw metallic, industrial look that fits warehouse conversions in the Arts District. Bronze skews warmer and more traditional, pairing well with wood accents. Champagne offers a subtle warm-gray that bridges modern and transitional. And Teak Wood delivers the texture of timber with none of the maintenance – popular for Craftsman-style homes in Pasadena and Highland Park.

On glass, think about what the entry actually needs to do. Clear frames your view and brings light in. Frosted and Obscure give privacy while keeping daytime brightness, useful for street-facing entries in dense neighborhoods like West Hollywood. Low-E cuts solar heat gain, which matters for west-facing doors anywhere in the Valley. Tempered is safety glass – required in many door applications by code. Laminated layers a PVB interlayer for impact resistance and superior sound damping. Many Los Angeles clients combine Low-E and laminated on the VLX 100 for year-round comfort and security.

Installation by Juniper Windows & Doors in Los Angeles

An arched door is not a forgiving installation. Where a rectangular door can be shimmed into an imperfect rough opening with little consequence, a curved frame leaves nowhere to hide. If the arch is out of plumb, the door binds. If the rough opening isn’t square, glass stress rises. If the perimeter isn’t sealed properly, the first winter rain finds its way inside. This is precisely why the manufacturer warranty depends on professional installation, and why we treat every VLX 100 project in Los Angeles as a structural job, not a swap-and-screw job.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the rough opening in three dimensions, check the subfloor for level, and verify that the structural header above the arch is sound. Many older Los Angeles homes, particularly pre-war builds in Koreatown or West Adams, have settled framing that requires correction before a custom door can be set properly. We catch that before the door is fabricated, not after.

On install day, the frame is set level, plumb, and square – the non-negotiables. We shim only as needed, then foam the entire perimeter with AAMA 812-compliant low-expanding foam. Exterior sealant follows, applied as a continuous bead around the arch and jambs. Then we hang the panel, tune the hinges and latch, and run a water test to confirm no leaks at the sill. The site is cleaned, the old door is removed, and you’re left with an entry that opens and closes the same on day 500 as day one.

Los Angeles adds a few site-specific factors we handle daily: stucco exterior walls that crack easily if cutting isn’t done right, wall thickness variations in older plaster-over-lath construction, and city permit requirements in select historic districts. We’re familiar with all of it. Our installs meet AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the recognized benchmark for window and door installation quality in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door? Because each door is fabricated to your opening’s exact dimensions and your chosen finish and glass, lead times typically run 6 to 10 weeks from final measurement sign-off in Los Angeles. Custom arched doors are not stocked. If you’re working toward a move-in date or a renovation milestone, call (682) 281-2168 early so we can schedule measurement before framing is complete.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The door itself, with Low-E glazing, can qualify under federal energy efficiency tax credit programs when the component meets current criteria. Tax credit eligibility depends on your specific glass package, the IRS rules in effect the year of installation, and your personal tax situation. We recommend confirming with your accountant before pulling the trigger. Call (682) 281-2168 and we’ll help you select a qualifying glass package where possible.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door? ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the door frame and hardware when installed by an authorized partner, and Juniper Windows & Doors adds our own workmanship warranty on the installation. The specifics depend on finish selection and glass package. What matters most: an arched door installed by someone who isn’t trained will void the manufacturer’s warranty. We install per AAMA standards specifically to keep your coverage intact.

Can I customize the size? Yes, and this is the defining feature of the VLX 100. Every arch is CNC-bent to the dimensions of your rough opening. That means custom height, custom width, and a custom arch radius. Whether you’re working with a grand double-door entry in Brentwood or a more modest single arch in Los Feliz, the door is fabricated for the opening rather than the other way around. Call (682) 281-2168 to schedule a free measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Aluminum frames need far less care than wood. Wipe the frame down with mild soap and water twice a year, avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch powder coat finishes, and inspect the perimeter sealant annually for cracks or shrinkage. In Los Angeles, sun exposure degrades sealant over time, so we recommend a quick visual check each spring. If a seal fails, we’ll re-seal before water becomes a problem.

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

If you’ve been imagining a curved entryway, stop imagining. The VLX 100 is the product, Juniper Windows & Doors is the Los Angeles installation team, and the first step is a free on-site measurement where we verify your opening, discuss glass and finish, and give you an honest written quote. Call (682) 281-2168 to start your project.

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