VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Long Beach, CA | Lightwell Windows Long Beach

An arched entry door changes the entire geometry of a home. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, manufactured by ViewLux and installed by our team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, replaces the standard rectangle with a CNC-bent aluminum curve that reads as architectural intent rather than afterthought. We install this door throughout Long Beach, from Craftsman bungalows in Rose Park to mid-century builds in Los Altos, and the reaction from homeowners is consistent: the entry becomes the room. Call (562) 912-3327 to talk through sizing, finish options, and what this door would cost for your opening.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 exists because some openings should not be squared off. ViewLux builds this series with a CNC-bent aluminum frame, which means the arch radius is cut and formed by machine, not persuaded by hand on a job site. The result is a curve that holds its line year after year, with none of the subtle flattening or asymmetry you can get from field-bent material. As an authorized partner, Lightwell Windows Long Beach orders each VLX 100 to the exact radius, height, and width of your rough opening, then installs it in Long Beach homes to a tolerance most contractors would call excessive.

Buyers choose this door for a few recurring reasons. Some are restoring a Spanish Revival in Belmont Heights and want the arched entry the original architect drew. Some are building new in Bixby Knolls and want a front door that does not look like every other door on the block. And some simply want their entry to feel taller, wider, and more deliberate. The VLX 100 answers all three. The 0.098-inch wall thickness gives the frame real structural weight, while the 2.56-inch profile width keeps sightlines clean enough for large glass lites. This is a curved architectural statement with structural precision, not a decorative shell.

Because every VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, you are never settling for a stock radius or a standard height. If your Long Beach home has an eight-foot arch, we order an eight-foot arch. If it has a five-foot arch with sidelights, we order that. The door is built around your opening, not the other way around.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers behind the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, in plain terms:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches of extruded aluminum. Stiffer than most residential door frames, which keeps the arch stable under framing movement and daily use.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches. Slim enough for a modern look, wide enough to carry the weight of an arched panel without deflection.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. There is no stock cap; the limiting factor is engineering, not a catalog number. We work with ViewLux on unusual spans for Long Beach homes with oversized entries.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Configuration: Single arched door, arched door with sidelights, or arched door with transom. Hardware prep is machined at the factory to your chosen grip set.
• Performance ratings: Thermal break frame, NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard compliance, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints. Air, water, and sound control ratings are confirmed at the project level based on glass package and exposure.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 frame carries a polyamide thermal break, which interrupts heat transfer between the exterior aluminum face and the interior frame surface. That matters in Long Beach, where summers along the coast still push heat against west-facing entries in Naples and Belmont Shore. Add a Low-E glass lite and the door contributes to a cooler entry without turning your foyer into a greenhouse.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is the quiet option. It sandwiches a sound-dampening interlayer between two panes, and it makes a measurable difference on Long Beach streets with steady traffic, whether that is Ocean Boulevard or a busier stretch of Anaheim Street. If street noise is a concern, tell us during the estimate and we will spec the door accordingly.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Air leaks at an entry door are rarely visible, but they show up in your energy bill. The VLX 100 is installed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, and we use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint. That sealant matters: it fills irregular gaps at the rough opening without distorting the aluminum frame, and it cures to a flexible barrier that moves with the building.

Waterproofing – Long Beach gets most of its rain between November and March, and when it comes, it often comes in bursts. The VLX 100 is engineered with drainage paths in the frame that direct water outward, and our installation includes a perimeter seal that blocks bulk water before it reaches the interior. The kicker is the sill and threshold detail, which we set level and sealed before the door ever swings.

Wind Resistance – Arched doors catch wind differently than rectangles. A curved header distributes pressure more evenly, which is an advantage, but it only matters if the door is anchored correctly. Every VLX 100 we install in Long Beach is set into a properly shimmed, anchored rough opening sized to the door’s wind-load rating. That is not a guess; it is math we do before the order is placed.

Security & Hardware – The 0.098-inch aluminum wall profile gives the frame more resistance to prying than thinner residential extrusions. We prep the slab for a multi-point lock when the project calls for it, and the door accepts standard cylindrical or mortise hardware depending on your preference. Security starts with the frame not flexing, and this one does not move.

Color & Glass Options

Finish choice is where the VLX 100 starts to look like your house. Premium Black reads sharp against white stucco and is popular in modern builds in East Long Beach. Pure White blends into traditional or coastal homes where the door should not shout. Anodized Silver has a machined, metallic look that works on mid-century and industrial projects. Bronze is the workhorse: warm, forgiving, and right at home on Spanish and Mediterranean facades throughout the city. Champagne is a softer metallic that flatters earthy stucco tones. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish on aluminum, giving the warmth of timber without the maintenance that marine air in Long Beach inflicts on real wood doors.

Glass selection depends on what you want the entry to do. Clear glass maximizes daylight and works when the entry opens to a private interior. Frosted and Obscure glass admit light while blocking sightlines, which is often the right call for doors that face a busy sidewalk. Low-E adds an energy-performance coating. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required in many door locations by California building code. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and noise reduction, and it is the glass package we recommend most often for Long Beach homes on louder streets. Call (562) 912-3327 if you want help narrowing the combination.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Long Beach in Long Beach

Installation is where an arched door lives or dies. A curved frame cannot hide sloppy work: if the rough opening is off, the arch binds. If the perimeter is not sealed, water chases the curve and finds the corner. If the slab is not hung level, the door swings open on its own or refuses to latch. We have installed enough arched entries in Long Beach to treat every opening as a one-off, because it is.

Our process starts before the order. We measure the rough opening at multiple points around the arch radius, check the subfloor for level, and verify the structural header. We then order the VLX 100 to those real numbers, not to the framing plan’s intent. On install day, we set the frame plumb, level, and square in both axes before any fastening happens. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant at every joint. The door is hung, adjusted, and cycled until the reveal is even around the entire arch. We run a water test on the threshold and mull joints. Then we clean the glass, remove the debris, and walk you through the operation.

There is a warranty angle here that does not get talked about enough: ViewLux warrants the VLX 100 when it is installed by a qualified, trained professional following the manufacturer’s installation requirements and AAMA 2400/2410 standards. Improper installation voids that warranty. We are an authorized installation partner, which means our crews are trained, our work is held to the standard, and your warranty stays intact. In Long Beach, where coastal moisture and seasonal temperature swings stress every exterior opening, that matters.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

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

If you are considering an arched door for your Long Beach home, the next step is a measurement and an honest conversation about cost. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule a free on-site measurement, or to walk through finish and glass options with our team. We will quote you a written, line-item price for the VLX 100, installed to AAMA standards, warranty intact.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, serving Long Beach, CA since 2014.