VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Davie, FL | Sightline Windows & Doors Davie

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum single entry door built around a minimalist frame and multi-point locking system. Homeowners across Davie choose it when they want clean sightlines, solid security, and a front entry that actually complements contemporary Florida architecture. We’re Sightline Windows & Doors Davie, an authorized ViewLux installation partner, and we’ve fitted this door in homes from Shenandoah to Ivanhoe, from single-story ranch remodels to new builds near the Broward College campus. Because we install per AAMA standards and handle every measurement ourselves, your manufacturer warranty stays intact. Call (754) 254-8492 to schedule a free on-site estimate and see sample finishes in person.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 is a modern aluminum swing door - single entry with minimalist frame and multi-point locking - designed for homeowners who’d rather their door frame disappear than announce itself. The engineering strips away bulky trim and exposed hardware, leaving a slim 2.56-inch profile that holds large glass panels without looking industrial.

In Davie, we’re seeing this series spec’d for three situations: mid-century renovations where owners want to honor original proportions, new construction with flat or low-slope roofs, and traditional homes getting a contemporary facelift without a full gut. The aluminum construction resists the humidity and salt-laden air that warps wood and corrodes lesser metals. We’ve installed VLX 100 doors facing unshaded western exposures in Davie neighborhoods where afternoon thunderstorms hit hard, and the thermal break construction keeps interior surfaces from sweating.

The multi-point locking system engages at three locations rather than one, which matters for tall panels that might otherwise flex. Hinges are concealed within the frame profile. Handles are available in matching finishes. It’s a door that looks simple until you live with it and notice how quietly it closes, how little heat transfers through the frame on a July afternoon, and how the lock doesn’t rattle in a wind gust.

Technical Specifications

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Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology to separate interior and exterior aluminum surfaces, cutting conductive heat transfer. NFRC-rated energy performance means the numbers are verified, not claimed. In Davie’s climate, that translates to lower cooling loads and less strain on your AC during the six-month season when afternoons sit in the low 90s.

Acoustic Performance

Aluminum frames alone don’t block sound. The VLX 100 gets its acoustic rating from the combined system: thermal break geometry that disrupts vibration transmission, gasket compression that seals air gaps, and glass options including laminated configurations that dampen exterior noise. We’ve had Davie homeowners near Stirling Road report noticeable reduction in traffic sound after upgrading from hollow-core entries.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Multiple compression gaskets run the full perimeter of the door slab and frame. When the multi-point lock engages, it draws the panel evenly against these seals rather than relying on a single deadbolt point that can distort weatherstripping over time. The result is consistent air leakage resistance that doesn’t degrade after two seasons of use.

Waterproofing

Florida’s driving rain demands more than a basic threshold. The VLX 100 system includes engineered drainage paths within the frame and sill, with weep holes that evacuate water before it reaches interior finishes. Our AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant application at perimeter joints creates a secondary barrier against wind-driven water infiltration.

Wind Resistance

The 0.098″ wall thickness and reinforced corner construction give this door the structural rigidity to meet wind-load ratings for South Florida requirements. We’ve installed VLX 100 units in Davie homes where the building department enforces specific pressure ratings for glazed openings. The impact-resistant laminated glass option adds debris protection without visible storm bars or shutters.

Security & Hardware

Multi-point locking engages at the deadbolt, hook, and compression points simultaneously. The hardware is concealed within the frame profile, so there’s no exposed hinge pin to defeat, no visible screw heads, and no gap between door and jamb that a pry bar can exploit. In Davie, where we’re seeing more homeowners prioritize security without wanting a fortress aesthetic, this matters.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black dominates our Davie installations for modern and transitional homes. It reads as architectural rather than decorative, especially against light stucco or limestone. Pure White works for coastal-contemporary builds and any situation where you want the door to recede visually. Anodized Silver has a metallic depth that shifts with light; it’s the choice for industrial-influenced designs.

Bronze and Champagne suit warmer material palettes - think terracotta tile, wood accents, or Mediterranean-influenced architecture still common in older Davie neighborhoods. Teak Wood finish gives the warmth of wood grain with aluminum’s maintenance profile, popular for homes where real wood would require annual refinishing in the Florida sun.

Glass selection depends on privacy and solar control needs. Clear maximizes daylight and views. Frosted and Obscure provide privacy without blocking light, ideal for entries facing streets or neighboring homes. Low-E coatings reduce infrared transmission, cutting cooling costs for west-facing doors. Tempered glass meets safety code for human impact. Laminated adds the impact resistance required in hurricane-prone zones and provides security benefits - the interlayer holds shards in place if broken.

Screen options include a Retractable Screen that stores in the frame when not deployed, or None for the cleanest possible sightline.

Installation by Sightline Windows & Doors Davie in Davie

We don’t subcontract door installation to crews who might see your VLX 100 as just another slab in a frame. Our team measures every opening before ordering, because ViewLux fabricates to specification and returns are expensive for everyone. In Davie, we’ve learned to check for out-of-plumb conditions common in 1970s and 1980s construction, where settling or original framing shortcuts create openings that look square until you put a level on them.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection: we verify rough opening dimensions, check for water damage or termite activity in existing framing, and confirm that the substrate can support the dead load of a full-glass aluminum door. We set the frame level, plumb, and square using composite shims that won’t compress or rot. Fasteners are placed per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, with proper embedment into structural framing members.

Perimeter joints receive AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, not the generic gap filler you’ll find at hardware stores. The wrong foam can over-expand and distort frames, or shrink and create channels for water. We back-seal and cap-seal per the standard, then run a water test with a calibrated spray pattern to verify no leakage at the sill or jamb interfaces.

Here’s what Davie homeowners need to understand: ViewLux warranties the product, but they don’t warranty installation performed by unauthorized parties or with improper methods. If a handyman sets your VLX 100 out of square and the multi-point lock starts binding, that’s not a product defect. If someone skips the thermal break continuity at the sill and you get condensation stains, that’s not covered. Our authorized installation partnership means your warranty documentation is complete and transferable.

Davie’s building code requires permits for door replacements that alter the opening size or involve impact-rated products. We pull those permits. We schedule inspections. We’ve worked with Davie building officials enough to know what documentation they want and how they prefer it presented.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Davie

Ready to see how the VLX 100 looks on your home? We’ll bring finish samples, glass swatches, and a measuring tape to your door. There’s no charge for the consultation, and we’ll give you a written line-item quote with no hidden fees. Call (754) 254-8492 or reach out to Sightline Windows & Doors Davie to schedule your free estimate. We’ve installed ViewLux products across Davie since 2015, and we’ll treat your entry like it’s our own.

Written by the team at Sightline Windows & Doors Davie, serving Davie, FL since 2015.