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Get your free estimateVLX 100 Pivot Door in Long Beach, CA | Lightwell Windows Long Beach
The VLX 100 Pivot Door is a heavy-duty aluminum entry door that rotates on a vertical center axis instead of swinging on side hinges. It’s a statement piece for homeowners in Long Beach who want floor-to-ceiling glass, clean sightlines, and a modern architectural profile without sacrificing structural integrity. Lightwell Windows Long Beach is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer behind the VLX 100. That means you get the product direct from a factory-trained installer in Long Beach, not a general contractor learning the system on your house. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule a free measurement and see if the VLX 100 fits your entryway.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Pivot Door
The VLX 100 Pivot Door is designed for homeowners who are done with standard. Unlike a traditional hinged door, the pivot mechanism sits an offset distance from the frame edge, so the door rotates around a vertical point near its center. This changes the feel of opening and closing entirely. A 60-inch-wide slab that would feel clumsy on three hinges glides smoothly on a floor-mounted pivot and top pin, even with oversized glass.
At its core, the VLX 100 is heavy-duty aluminum. The extrusions are thick enough to handle spans up to 60 inches wide by 120 inches tall, which means it’s built for grand entrances, modern homes with cathedral-height openings, and indoor-outdoor living layouts common in Long Beach neighborhoods like Naples, Belmont Shore, and Bixby Knolls where architectural interest drives property value. The aluminum allows slimmer profiles than wood or vinyl, which puts more glass in the opening and less frame in your sightline.
Buyers choose the VLX 100 for three reasons. First, it changes how a home feels from the moment someone walks up to it. Second, it holds up against coastal air better than steel and wood. Third, it’s customizable enough that two VLX 100 doors rarely look alike. Finish, glass, hardware, and size are all selected per project. Lightwell Windows Long Beach handles the consultation, measurement, and installation from start to finish in Long Beach.
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Technical Specifications
- Profile width: 2.56 inches, visible from the interior and exterior, giving the door a substantial architectural edge without bulk.
- Wall thickness: 0.098 inches on the aluminum extrusion, which contributes directly to the door’s torsional stiffness and resistance to racking.
- Maximum slab size: Up to 60 inches wide by 120 inches tall, configurable for single-panel or paired arrangements.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated glass, with impact-rated laminated glass available for coastal wind zones.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
- Hardware: Floor-mounted pivot and top pivot assembly, with adjustable hinges for fine alignment after installation.
- Thresholds: Low-profile options available for smooth indoor-outdoor transitions.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology to separate the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That break interrupts heat transfer through the metal, which keeps your Long Beach home cooler in August and warmer during the mild winter months. The frame is NFRC-rated for energy performance, and the data is available for your specific glass package.
Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass changes how sound behaves through the door. If your home in Long Beach sits near Second Street traffic, the 405 corridor, or flight paths into Long Beach Airport, a laminated glass package on the VLX 100 drops noticeable mid-frequency noise. We’ll walk you through the decibel-level difference during your estimate.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
The VLX 100 door system is engineered to rest tight in its frame. Combined with our installation process, which includes AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint, the finished unit keeps conditioned air inside and drafts out. That’s not a marketing line; it’s an installation standard we follow on every Long Beach project.
Waterproofing
Every seam, threshold, and glass pocket is sealed according to AAMA standards for water penetration resistance. Long Beach gets most of its rain between November and March, but a poorly sealed pivot door leaks on contact. We don’t leave those joints to chance. The VLX 100 is built to shed water correctly, and we install it to stay that way.
Wind Resistance
The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements. For homes in Long Beach exposed to ocean breeze off the Alamitos Bay or along Ocean Boulevard, that rating matters. We can select impact-resistant laminated glass where the exposure calls for it, which also adds a layer of protection against flying debris.
Security & Hardware
Aluminum at 0.098-inch wall thickness doesn’t warp or flex like thinner residential frames. The floor-mounted pivot and top pin anchoring keep the slab from being lifted or forced easily. Multi-point locks are available, and the laminated glass option makes forced entry through the glass significantly harder than with annealed glass.
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The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested finish for modern homes in Long Beach; it frames the glass with a sharp contrast that photographs well and doesn’t compete with landscape. Pure White fits coastal and traditional styles, especially on homes with white stucco or shingle siding. Anodized Silver reads more industrial, a good match for loft-style and mid-century homes in neighborhoods like Zaferia and Retro Row. Bronze is popular on homes with earth-tone exteriors and Spanish-influenced architecture. Champagne offers a softer metallic tone that pairs with warm interiors. Teak Wood mimics wood grain without the maintenance of real wood, which matters within blocks of the ocean in Long Beach where salt air eats timber frames.
Glass selection changes both privacy and performance. Clear glass maximizes openness. Frosted glass gives you light with privacy, a smart choice for entry doors facing a street or sidewalk. Obscure patterns add texture while keeping visibility low. Low-E coatings reduce heat gain and protect interiors from UV fading. Tempered glass is standard for safety-rated applications. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and sound control, and it’s the option we recommend for Long Beach homes with direct coastal exposure or noise concerns.
Installation by Lightwell Windows Long Beach in Long Beach
We measure first. Every VLX 100 Pivot Door installation starts with a site visit to verify the rough opening, floor condition, surrounding drywall, and structural supports. Pivot doors hang from the floor and top pin, so the floor surface has to be stable and level. We check that before ordering anything.
Installation follows AAMA 2400 and 2410 standards, which are the recognized industry standards for window and door installation. For this door, that means setting the frame level, plumb, and square before securing it. The door has to sit perfectly perpendicular to function correctly after years of use. If the frame is out even a fraction of a degree, the pivot door sags or scrapes. We don’t rush that part.
All perimeter joints are sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. The threshold is anchored and sealed, and we run a water test at the end of the installation to confirm no leaks before we call the job done. We clean the glass, wipe down the frame, and show you how the pivot assembly works.
This matters because a bad installation voids the manufacturer’s warranty. ViewLux stands behind the VLX 100, but not if the door was installed incorrectly. Lightwell Windows Long Beach is an authorized installation partner for exactly that reason. We’re trained on the product, we install to the manufacturer’s specifications, and we’ve done it for homeowners across Long Beach. We’ve worked on homes in Park Estates, Los Altos, and the Virginia Country Club area. Each one is different, but the standard is the same.
One Long Beach-specific note: coastal air accelerates corrosion on uncoated hardware and low-grade aluminum. The VLX 100 is built for that environment, and we confirm that all hardware and fasteners are rated for marine exposure before we finish the install.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Pivot Door
The VLX 100 is a made-to-order product. Lead time is typically four to six weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our Long Beach shop. Custom finishes and laminated glass can extend that by a week or two. Call (562) 912-3327 and we can give you a current production schedule before you commit.
It can, depending on the glass package you select. The VLX 100 with Low-E glass and a qualifying U-factor may meet federal energy tax credit requirements for exterior doors. We can provide the NFRC ratings for your chosen configuration so your tax preparer can confirm eligibility. Call us at (562) 912-3327 and we’ll pull the spec sheet for you.
ViewLux provides the manufacturer’s warranty on the VLX 100 frame and glass package. Installation workmanship is covered separately by Lightwell Windows Long Beach. We install to AAMA standards specifically so the manufacturer’s warranty remains intact. If you buy the door from an online reseller and have it installed by an untrained contractor, that warranty protection is at risk. Call (562) 912-3327 to discuss the warranty coverage for your project.
Within its range, yes. The VLX 100 supports slab sizes up to 60 inches wide and 120 inches tall. Within those limits, your door is built to your specific rough opening, not cut from a stock inventory. If your opening is larger than 60 by 120, we’ll discuss paired-door or alternative configurations. Schedule a free measurement at (562) 912-3327 and we’ll confirm what fits.
Aluminum requires very little maintenance. Wipe the frame down with mild soap and water twice a year, and keep the floor pivot assembly free of sand and debris. If you live near the beach in Long Beach, rinse the frame with fresh water once a month to prevent salt buildup. The Teak Wood finish may need a light cleaning more often since textured finishes hold dust. That’s the full maintenance routine.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Pivot Door in Long Beach
If you’re considering the VLX 100 for your Long Beach home, the first step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll check your opening, review finish and glass options with you, and provide a written line-item quote with no surprises. Call (562) 912-3327 to schedule yours.
Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Long Beach, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Long Beach and surrounding communities.
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Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
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