VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Royal Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door from ViewLux is a paired aluminum door system built for homeowners in Royal Palm Beach who want wide, symmetrical openings without sacrificing structural integrity. This is a door that frames a patio, a pool deck, or a backyard the way it should be framed: clean lines, flush threshold, hardware that actually locks tightly. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order the product directly from the manufacturer, install it per AAMA standards, and stand behind the complete package. Call (386) 251-6745 to talk specifics.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 is a paired French door system. Two door panels meet in the center with symmetrical sightlines, meaning the left and right panels are visually identical in width when closed. That balance matters on a back elevation. You don’t get the lopsided look of a fixed panel plus a swing door. You get a true double swing. Both sides open. The threshold sits flush with the finished floor, so there’s no trip lip and no awkward step-down onto a lanai or pool deck in Royal Palm Beach. Wheelchairs, walkers, and bare feet all transition smoothly.

The frame is aluminum with a 0.098-inch wall thickness and a 2.56-inch profile width. That’s a substantial extrusion by aluminum door standards. It resists twisting and bowing under repeated daily operation and South Florida wind loads. The multi-point lock hardware engages at the top, bottom, and center of the meeting stile. When you lock a VLX 100, you’re locking three points, not just a single latch at the handle. That changes the feel of the door when closed. It’s tight. It doesn’t chatter in the wind. It doesn’t flex when someone leans against it.

Buyers gravitate to this series when they’re replacing old sliding glass doors and want something that opens wider. A slider gives you a 50% opening at best. A double French door gives you nearly the full width. With a maximum span of 96 inches, the VLX 100 can open up eight feet of wall. That’s a meaningful change in how air moves through a Royal Palm Beach home and how a living room connects to an outdoor space.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door offers in plain terms. We stock and order these specs regularly for Royal Palm Beach projects.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, 0.098-inch wall thickness
• Profile width: 2.56 inches nominal
• Maximum span: 96 inches (8 feet) total opening width
• Configuration: True double swing, both panels operable
• Threshold: Flush (level with interior finished floor)
• Locking: Multi-point, top / center / bottom engagement
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen or none
• Performance: Thermal break, NFRC-rated, AAMA 2400/2410 install standard, AAMA 812 perimeter sealing

Every VLX 100 we order for Royal Palm Beach homes is built to the opening measurements we take on-site. We don’t work off rough builder dimensions. The frame gets extruded and cut to spec, then assembled with the glass package you choose. That level of exactness is why the door operates so cleanly when it’s installed correctly.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency: The VLX 100 uses a thermal break across the frame and meeting rails. This separates the exterior aluminum from the interior aluminum, slowing heat transfer. Paired with Low-E glass, it’s rated through NFRC for measurable U-factor and solar heat gain performance. In Royal Palm Beach’s climate, that translates to less AC bleed through the door opening.

Acoustic Performance: The tight tolerances in the VLX 100 frame, combined with laminated glass when specified, cut down outdoor noise noticeably. Homes near Okeechobee Boulevard, Southern Boulevard, or busy HOA communities in Royal Palm Beach benefit from the reduced sound transmission. Laminated glass is the single biggest upgrade for noise.

Airtightness & Weather Seal: Multi-point lock hardware pulls the door panels into the weatherstripping at three separate points, not just the center. That creates consistent compression along the entire height of the meeting stiles. Fewer air leaks. Less dust intrusion. The difference is obvious on windy days.

Waterproofing: Aluminum doesn’t rot, and the VLX 100 frame is engineered with weep channels and gaskets that direct water out. Installation per AAMA 2400/2410 is what prevents water from ever getting behind the frame. At TruePane Windows & Doors, every VLX 100 install in Royal Palm Beach gets the perimeter sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam.

Wind Resistance: This is a Florida door. It’s wind-load rated for local code requirements in Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. When you spec impact-resistant laminated glass, the VLX 100 becomes a storm-rated opening that meets current building code for windborne debris regions. We handle the paperwork and permitting.

Security & Hardware: The multi-point lock is the headline here. Three locking points engage simultaneously. The handle hardware is solid, not flimsy stamped metal. Combined with laminated or tempered glass, the VLX 100 is a genuine security upgrade over older sliding doors with single-point locks.

Color & Glass Options

Six finishes are available on the VLX 100. Premium Black and Pure White are the two most requested in Royal Palm Beach, especially on new construction and modern ranch remodels. Black frames read clean and contemporary against a stucco or white exterior. Pure White disappears into a bright interior and works well for traditional Florida styling. Anodized Silver has that raw aluminum look, tough and industrial, and it’s the most forgiving finish if the frame takes a scratch. Bronze is a warmer dark tone that reads more traditional than black. Champagne lands somewhere between silver and bronze, a soft metallic that works well on transitional homes. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish over aluminum, giving you the warmth of timber without the maintenance headaches of real wood in Florida humidity.

On the glass side, Clear is what it sounds like. Frosted and Obscure are for privacy, front entries or bathrooms where you want light but not sightlines. Low-E is the energy play, reflecting infrared heat before it enters the home. Tempered is safety glass, required by code in most door applications. Laminated is the upgrade: two panes bonded with an interlayer that holds the glass together if broken, dramatically improving impact resistance and acoustic performance. For most Royal Palm Beach projects, we recommend Low-E laminated. It’s not the cheapest combo, but it’s the one that solves the most problems at once.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Royal Palm Beach

Here’s what we see too often in Royal Palm Beach: a high-quality aluminum French door, undermined by a rushed installation. The frame wasn’t shimmed level. The perimeter seal was skipped or underfilled. The threshold wasn’t set to the right height. Six months later, the door binds when it opens. Water shows up at the corners. The manufacturer warranty gets voided because the install wasn’t done to AAMA specification.

That’s why installation matters as much as the product. The VLX 100 is a precision-engineered aluminum door, and it performs like one only when it’s set correctly. Our installation process for every VLX 100 double swing door in Royal Palm Beach starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing, the header, the subfloor condition. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square, using shims and checking tolerances with lasers. The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all joints. That’s not optional for us. It’s the standard we install every job to, per AAMA 2400/2410 compliance.

We finish with a water test on the exterior, checking the threshold and corner gaskets. Cleanup happens the same day. The old door, the packaging, the job-site debris, it all leaves with us. You’re left with a door that swings open with two fingers and locks with one turn.

Royal Palm Beach-specific considerations matter here. Our humidity accelerates seal failure on poorly installed frames. Afternoon thunderstorms test waterproofing constantly. Wind code in Palm Beach County is real, and so is the permitting process. We handle that. We pull permits when required, schedule inspections, and make sure the installation passes. If you’re replacing a door in an older Royal Palm Beach home, the existing opening probably needs some framing correction before the new door goes in. We identify that during the site measurement, not after the old door is ripped out.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door? Most VLX 100 orders take three to five weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our Royal Palm Beach shop, depending on the glass package and finish. Custom finishes like Teak Wood or Champagne can add time. Call (386) 251-6745 and we’ll give you a current production timeline for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? It can, depending on the glass package. The VLX 100 with Low-E glass is NFRC-rated, and in many cases qualifies for federal energy efficiency tax credits available to Florida homeowners. Eligibility changes year to year, so we recommend confirming current requirements with your tax preparer. Call (386) 251-6745 if you want us to run the NFRC numbers on the glass package you’re considering.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door? The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer’s warranty from ViewLux covering the frame and hardware, with the glass warranty following the glass package you select. Installation labor and workmanship is covered under TruePane Windows & Doors’ workmanship warranty. The key requirement is that installation must be performed per AAMA standards by an authorized partner, which we are. Call (386) 251-6745 for full warranty details on your specific configuration.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 100 is ordered to your exact opening measurements, up to a maximum span of 96 inches wide. Height is similarly built to spec. We don’t sell stock sizes off a shelf. Every door is measured on-site in Royal Palm Beach and ordered to fit. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule a free measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Aluminum frames need very little. Wash them with mild soap and water a few times a year, keep the track and weep channels clear of debris, and lubricate the hinges and lock points with a silicone-based lubricant annually. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on the finish. In Royal Palm Beach’s coastal air, rinsing salt residue off the frame keeps the powder coat looking new for years. Call (386) 251-6745 if you ever notice a door sticking or latches not engaging properly. That’s usually a hinge adjustment, not a door replacement.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Royal Palm Beach

The best way to price a VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is to have us measure the actual opening. Width, height, glass package, finish, and screen choice all move the number. We’ll come out to your Royal Palm Beach home, take precise measurements, walk you through the options, and give you a written line-item quote. No pressure. No vague estimates. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule your free on-site measurement and quote today.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Royal Palm Beach, FL and surrounding communities.