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The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway that turns a front door into a curved architectural statement. Homeowners across Oakland Park, FL choose this door when a standard rectangular opening won’t do, whether they’re restoring a 1950s ranch, building a modern courtyard entry, or replacing a rusted steel arch that’s been leaking for years. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Oakland Park, which means you get factory-precise fabrication paired with local installation that holds up to South Florida sun, wind, and humidity. Call (863) 264-3649 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 exists for one reason: most door manufacturers don’t do curves. Rectangular extrusions are easy. Arched openings require bending aluminum to a precise radius without kinking, flattening, or compromising the internal chambers that give the frame its strength. ViewLux fabricates each VLX 100 frame on CNC-bending equipment, so the arc is consistent from jamb to jamb and the door slab follows the same radius. The result is a curved architectural statement with structural precision, not a squared-off door dropped into an arched rough opening with filler panels above it.
In Oakland Park, we see this door specified on mid-century homes along NE 16th Avenue, where the original arched entry is a defining feature and the homeowner wants to preserve the silhouette while gaining modern thermal performance. We also install it on new construction in the Corals of Oakland Park and Oakland Forest, where architects use the arch to signal arrival. Buyers choose this series over fiberglass or wood arch kits because aluminum doesn’t swell, rot, or delaminate in Florida humidity, and because the factory-bent frame means the door actually opens and closes within a curved plane. That’s the part cheap alternatives get wrong.
The frame is extruded 6063-T5 aluminum with a 0.098″ wall thickness and a 2.56″ profile width. Those numbers matter: the wall thickness is what prevents the jamb from flexing when a 200-pound arched door slab hangs from three hinges in a coastal wind event. The profile width gives the glazing channel enough depth to seat insulated glass properly without the seal failing in year three. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed arched doors from several manufacturers, and the VLX 100 is the one we recommend when the client cares about the door being straight, square, and sealed a decade from now.
Technical Specifications
Every VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, so there’s no stock size you’re forced to adapt to. The spec sheet below covers what we order for Oakland Park installations.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 6063-T5 extruded aluminum, CNC-bent to radius |
| Wall thickness | 0.098″ |
| Profile width | 2.56″ |
| Maximum span | Custom fabricated to order - no fixed size limit |
| Glazing options | Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated |
| Finish options | Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood |
| Thermal break | Yes - NFRC-rated energy performance |
| Impact rating | Available with laminated impact glass for wind-borne debris zones |
| Installation standard | AAMA 2400/2410 compliant |
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses a polyamide thermal break between interior and exterior frame profiles. This interrupts the conductive path that makes untreated aluminum feel like a heat sink in August. Pair the thermal break with Low-E glass and an Oakland Park home keeps conditioned air on the right side of the door. TruePane tests every install with an infrared scan before we call it done.
Acoustic Performance
Arched entries on busy streets - we’re talking Dixie Highway, NE 6th Avenue, Commercial Boulevard - transmit road noise through any door with a weak seal. The VLX 100’s multi-chamber extrusion plus laminated glass options cut sound transmission measurably. If the door faces a school zone or bus route in Oakland Park, we recommend laminated glazing. It makes a bigger difference than people expect.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, not a bead of caulk that shrinks in six months. The result is a continuous air barrier from threshold to arch apex. In Oakland Park, where afternoon thunderstorms roll in from April through October, that seal keeps conditioned air in and wet air out.
Waterproofing
Arched doors fail at the top of the arch more than anywhere else. The VLX 100’s bent-frame construction means the weatherstripping follows the curve uninterrupted, so there’s no joint at the apex to leak. TruePane installs a sloped sill pan and adheres to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards so drainage goes outside, never into the subfloor.
Wind Resistance
Broward County sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. A non-impact arched door is a liability during hurricane season. The VLX 100 can be ordered with laminated impact glass that meets wind-load requirements for our region, and the 0.098″ wall thickness holds the glass package without flexing. We don’t install non-rated glass on windward elevations without a signed waiver.
Security & Hardware
The weakest point on any arched door is the active leaf hardware. We order six-pin, drill-resistant cylinders and multi-point locking hardware on the active leaf, with flush bolts on the fixed leaf. The aluminum frame resists the kick-and-spread attack pattern common in residential break-ins, which matters whether you’re on Oakland Park’s main streets or a quiet block off Andrews Avenue.
Color & Glass Options
Six finishes cover most Oakland Park architectural styles. Premium Black and Pure White work on modern and farmhouse designs respectively - black is the most requested finish we install in the Corals of Oakland Park, while white dominates the ranch restorations. Anodized Silver reads as classic commercial-grade aluminum, Bronze and Champagne sit well with traditional Florida courtyards and Mediterranean elevations, and Teak Wood is a powder coat that mimics stained wood grain without the maintenance. In Oakland Park’s salt-adjacent air, anodized finishes hold up exceptionally well because the oxide layer is part of the aluminum itself, not a coating that can peel.
On glass: Clear is standard. Frosted and Obscure buy privacy while preserving light - we’ve installed Obscure on arched entries off busy sidewalks where the homeowner wanted daylight without window film. Low-E cuts solar heat gain, a real consideration for east and west-facing entries in South Florida. Tempered meets safety glazing code for doors. Laminated is the impact-rated option and the one we recommend for any Oakland Park home within a mile of the coast or on a windward wall.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Oakland Park
An arched door is only as good as the opening it’s set in. Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty, and with a custom-fabricated product like the VLX 100, that’s a five-figure mistake. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed arched and custom doors across Oakland Park for years, and our process is built around the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard.
We start with a pre-install inspection. We laser-measure the rough opening at multiple points along the arc, not just the spring line and apex. If the rough opening is out of square or the radius doesn’t match, we flag it before the door arrives - not after. When the VLX 100 is on site, we set the frame level, plumb, and square in the opening, shimming behind the arch to maintain the radius under its own weight. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which expands to fill the void between frame and rough opening without bowing the jamb. We flash the sill with a sloped pan that drains outward, then run a water test on the closed, locked door before trim goes up. Cleanup includes hauling the old door and packaging - you don’t find foam scraps in your flower bed a week later.
Oakland Park-specific conditions shape the install. Relentless UV exposure degrades low-grade sealant within a season or two, which is why we spec AAMA-rated materials instead of box-store caulk. Seasonal downpours mean our drainage details matter on every elevation, not just windward walls. And Broward County building code applies to door replacements - we pull permits when the scope requires them and the inspection passes the first time because the work is done to the standard the inspector expects.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 is fabricated to order, not stocked, so typical lead time from final measurement and deposit is 4 to 6 weeks. TruePane Windows & Doors locks your production slot with ViewLux the day we confirm the radius and size on site. Call (863) 264-3649 to start with a free measurement visit.
Doors with NFRC-rated thermal performance may qualify for federal energy tax credits and any active Florida utility rebates. The VLX 100’s polyamide thermal break and Low-E glass options put it in the conversation. Your tax professional determines final eligibility, but we can provide the performance documentation you’ll need.
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the VLX 100 frame and finish, and TruePane Windows & Doors backs our installation workmanship in writing. The critical detail is that the warranty is only valid when installation follows AAMA standards and the door is set level, plumb, and square. Our installs meet that bar. Call (863) 264-3649 for details before you buy.
Yes. Every VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, so we work from your existing rough opening dimensions or from the architect’s plans for new construction. Common arches we replace in Oakland Park run from a shallow eyebrow radius to a full half-circle. Bring us the opening; we’ll match the bend precisely.
Wash the frame and glass with mild soap and water every few months, and keep the sill track free of debris so weep holes drain. Salty air near the coast means a rinse is worth doing more often. Check the weatherstripping annually; it’s the wear item. Beyond that, aluminum requires less maintenance than wood or fiberglass.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Oakland Park
If you’re ready for an arched entry that’s bent to spec, sealed to AAMA standard, and installed by an authorized ViewLux partner in Oakland Park, let’s talk. Call (863) 264-3649 to schedule your free on-site measurement and line-item quote. We’ll laser the opening, confirm the radius, and walk you through glass and finish options in person.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, installing custom and arched doors in Oakland Park, FL since day one. We’re the ViewLux-authorized partner who answers the phone, shows up on time, and leaves the opening straight.
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Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
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