VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Long Beach, CA | Lightwell Windows Long Beach

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum entry system built for Long Beach homeowners who want a clean, minimalist front door that still performs like a serious piece of engineering. It’s a single-entry door with a slim 2.56-inch profile, multi-point locking, and a frame that disappears into the architecture. At Lightwell Windows Long Beach, we’re an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product and the installation covered end to end, with no finger-pointing. If you’re replacing a tired wood door on a Belmont Shore bungalow or finishing a new build in Bixby Knolls, this door is worth a serious look. Call (562) 912-3327 to talk specifics or schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 is ViewLux’s modern aluminum swing door, a single entry with a minimalist frame and multi-point locking. That’s the short version. The longer version is that this door was engineered for people who don’t want to choose between how a door looks and how it performs. The frame is aluminum, extruded to a 0.098-inch wall thickness, which gives it rigidity without the bulk you’d get from steel or vinyl. The sightlines are deliberately narrow, so glass becomes the focal point, not the frame.

Architecturally, the VLX 100 lands well in mid-century modern homes in Los Altos, contemporary condos near downtown Long Beach, and even Spanish-style houses in Naples where a clean black or bronze frame provides contrast against stucco. Buyers choose this series when they want an entry that feels open and light but still locks down tight at night. The multi-point locking system engages at multiple points along the frame, not just a single deadbolt, which changes how the door feels when it closes. It doesn’t slam. It seats.

Because Lightwell Windows Long Beach is an authorized ViewLux partner, every VLX 100 we sell in Long Beach is installed by our own crew, not subcontracted out. That matters for warranty coverage and for how the door performs over its lifetime. A great door installed poorly is still a poor door.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 brings to the table, spec by spec. These numbers matter when you’re comparing doors across manufacturers.

• Frame profile width: 2.56 inches, which keeps sightlines slim and glass area generous.
• Aluminum wall thickness: 0.098 inches, providing structural rigidity without excess weight.
• Maximum panel span: Up to 48 inches wide, which covers most standard entry openings in Long Beach homes.
• Glass types: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Tempered and laminated are available for impact resistance.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Powder-coated finishes resist the salt air far better than liquid paint.
• Screen option: Retractable screen available, or none if you prefer an unobstructed entry.
• Thermal performance: NFRC-rated with thermal break technology built into the frame.
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints.
• Wind load: Rated for Long Beach coastal wind requirements.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces, so heat isn’t conducted straight through the metal. That’s what makes the NFRC energy rating possible, and it’s why your entryway doesn’t turn into a radiator in August or a cold sink in January.

Acoustic Performance – Nobody buys a front door expecting recording-studio silence, but the VLX 100 does a real job of cutting street noise. The aluminum frame, tight perimeter seal, and glass package work together to dampen traffic sounds from Alamitos Avenue, sirens from the Eastside, or the general hum of Long Beach density.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The perimeter weather stripping and compression seals are tested to prevent air leakage at the frame-to-panel junction. This is where many doors fail over time. The VLX 100’s gasket system is designed to maintain its seal through years of open-close cycles and seasonal movement.

Waterproofing – Long Beach gets less rain than most people think, but when it rains, it often comes sideways with wind. The VLX 100’s sill and frame drainage channels are engineered to direct water away from the interior, and our installers follow AAMA 812 foam sealant standards on every perimeter joint to eliminate hidden leak paths.

Wind Resistance – Aluminum frames are inherently stiff, and the VLX 100 is wind-load rated for coastal conditions. That matters in Long Beach, where Santa Ana winds can gust through the Los Angeles Basin and hit entry doors hard. No flex, no rattling, no whistling.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point locking system engages at the top, bottom, and center of the panel, spreading force across the full height of the frame. That’s a very different animal from a single deadbolt, and it’s one of the main reasons homeowners choose this series for ground-floor entries and rear door replacements.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Premium Black is the dominant choice for modern and contemporary homes across Long Beach, especially in neighborhoods like Belmont Heights and Rose Park where black-frame exteriors have become the standard. Pure White and Anodized Silver fit lighter, coastal-inspired palettes. Bronze and Champagne are the picks for Spanish Revival and Mission-style homes, where the warm metal tone ties into wrought iron details. Teak Wood is a powder-coated wood-look finish that gives you wood warmth without the rot and repainting cycle of a real wood door, which is a serious consideration three blocks from the ocean.

Glass selection depends on what the door faces. Clear glass maximizes light and suits entries with covered porches or interior-facing doors. Frosted and Obscure glass give privacy for doors that face a side yard or a close neighbor in a dense Long Beach lot. Low-E is the energy play, cutting heat gain while keeping clarity. Tempered glass is the safety default, and Laminated glass is for anyone who wants impact resistance and serious sound reduction. If the door faces west toward the water, Low-E plus laminated is a combination we recommend often.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Long Beach in Long Beach

Here’s what most people don’t hear until after they’ve bought a door: the installation is the product. Aluminum doors are precision-machined components. If the rough opening is even an eighth of an inch out of square and the installer forces the frame in anyway, the door will bind, leak, or fail early. That’s why the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard exists, and it’s the standard we work to on every VLX 100 installation in Long Beach.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We measure, check for level and plumb, inspect the sill condition, and verify the structural framing before the door ever leaves our warehouse. On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, which takes time. We use shims where needed and check our work with a laser, not just a bubble level. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which actually does two jobs: it seals air and water, and it insulates the gap between frame and framing. Then we install the panel, adjust the hinges, test the multi-point lock, and run a water test on the sill and side jambs. After that, we clean up and walk you through operation and maintenance.

Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s in the fine print of every door warranty in the industry. When Lightwell Windows Long Beach installs your VLX 100 in Long Beach, the workmanship and the product are both covered by a single point of contact. And we know this city: the salt air in Alamitos Beach, the clay soils that shift in El Dorado Park, the older framing you find in 1920s California bungalows. The install has to account for all of it.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Long Beach

If you’re ready to price the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door for your Long Beach home, the next step is simple. Call Lightwell Windows Long Beach at (562) 912-3327 and we’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, review glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote. No pressure, no rough numbers, no surprises. Just a real price for a real door, installed right.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partners serving Long Beach, CA.