VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Jacksonville, FL | Lightwell Windows Jacksonville

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway that turns a front entrance into the focal point of the home. Unlike standard rectangular doors that get lost in a facade, an arch draws the eye upward and gives the whole elevation a sense of proportion. Homeowners in Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, and San Marco call us when they want that curved architectural statement without sacrificing energy performance or structural integrity. Lightwell Windows Jacksonville is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we measure, order, and install these doors ourselves. No middlemen, no finger-pointing if something needs attention. Call (904) 914-3691 to talk about your project.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 series exists because stock doors don’t fit every opening, and arched openings in particular punish generic solutions. ViewLux fabricates each unit to the actual measurements of the rough opening, so the curve is a true radius, not an approximation. The frame is bent on CNC equipment from a single aluminum profile, which keeps the reveal lines consistent around the entire arch. That consistency is what separates a door that looks intentional from one that looks forced.

Architecturally, the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door lands well in Mediterranean Revival homes in Avondale, mid-century ranch remodels in Arlington, and even some newer coastal contemporary builds down toward Ponte Vedra. The 2.56-inch profile width gives the frame enough visual weight to hold its own on a wide entry, while the 0.098-inch wall thickness keeps the assembly rigid through Jacksonville’s summer heat cycles. Aluminum doesn’t warp, rot, or swell with humidity the way wood does, which matters when you’re 20 miles from the Atlantic and the dew point sits in the mid-70s for half the year.

Buyers choose this series when they want a door that reads as custom because it is custom, not because it’s decorated. The design is clean: a continuous frame, a matching threshold, and glass selected for the way the light hits the entry at different times of day. It’s a statement piece, but a restrained one.

Questions about fit, finish, or lead time? Call Lightwell Windows Jacksonville at (904) 914-3691 and we’ll walk you through it.

Technical Specifications

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098-inch extruded aluminum with internal thermal break.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, visible frame face for a substantial architectural reveal.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. There is no stock size. If your rough opening measures, we can build to it.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking system with adjustable hinges (exact hardware spec matched to door weight and width at ordering).
• Performance basis: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant.

Every VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door we install in Jacksonville is ordered to your exact opening dimensions. There’s no trimming a stock frame and hoping the arch lands right. Call (904) 914-3691 for details on current fabrication turnarounds.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The frame carries an internal thermal break that stops heat from conducting straight through the aluminum. In Jacksonville, where air conditioning runs nine months a year, that break is the difference between a door face that feels warm to the touch and one that bleeds heat into the entry hall. Double-pane Low-E glass keeps solar gain down while still letting in daylight. NFRC-rated performance values are available by configuration.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is the answer for homes near San Jose Boulevard, I-95, or the flight path out of NAS Jax. The interlayer in laminated glass damps sound transmission far better than standard double-pane units. Even without laminated glass, a properly sealed aluminum frame reduces the air gaps that let noise sneak around the door slab.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – We install every VLX 100 with continuous perimeter seals and AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at every joint. What that means in practice: no drafts at the threshold, no whistle on windy days, and a door that actually keeps conditioned air inside. Airtightness also keeps bugs out, which matters in Florida more than most places.

Waterproofing – Jacksonville gets anywhere from 45 to 60 inches of rain a year, often in sideways downpours. The VLX 100 is engineered with a sill design that directs water away from the threshold rather than letting it pool. Our installation process includes a water test after every arched door install, so we know it drains correctly before we leave the job site.

Wind Resistance – Hurricanes are the reality here. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the laminated glass option brings impact resistance to the table. For homes east of the St. Johns River or closer to the beaches, we recommend serious consideration of a laminated glass spec.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point locking system engages at multiple points along the slab, not just a single deadbolt at the latch. That distributes force across the full height of the door, which is meaningful on a wide arched entry. Hardware is matched to the door weight and width at order time, so there’s no retrofit awkwardness.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door comes in six finishes, and the choice changes the whole personality of the entrance. Pure White and Anodized Silver suit the clean, bright look common in newer Jacksonville construction and coastal homes. Premium Black is the current favorite for modern and transitional homes in San Marco and Mandarin; it frames the opening like a drawn line. Bronze and Champagne lean warmer and work beautifully on Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes in Avondale and Ortega, where the roof tiles and stucco already carry those earth tones. Teak Wood gives the look of a stained wood door without the maintenance burden that Florida humidity places on real wood.

Glass selection follows function. Clear maximizes natural light. Frosted and Obscure give privacy for entries that face the street or a close neighbor. Low-E is the energy workhorse here. Tempered glass is standard in door slabs for safety. Laminated adds both impact resistance and acoustic damping, a combination worth its cost in Jacksonville given the storm profile and the road noise in older neighborhoods.

Not sure which combination fits your home? Call (904) 914-3691 and we’ll help you narrow it before you commit.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Jacksonville in Jacksonville

We’ve installed doors in enough Jacksonville homes to know that the best product in the world fails if the installation is sloppy. An arched door compounds the margin for error: the sides must be plumb, the threshold dead level, the slab square within the frame, and the reveal consistent all the way around the curve. Get any of those wrong and the door binds, leaks, or loses its energy rating.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check the substrate, look for rot or termite damage, and verify the opening dimensions against the order, including the radius of the arch. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square before the slab ever goes in. Perimeter joints are sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, then trimmed and covered with a continuous bead of sealant that meets AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. We finish with a water test and a full hardware adjustment, and we haul the old door and packaging away.

Here’s what we tell every customer in Jacksonville: a manufacturer warranty covers defects in materials and fabrication. It does not cover a door that was installed out of square by a handyman with a level from Harbor Freight. Improper installation is the leading cause of premature door failure we see in this market. When Lightwell Windows Jacksonville installs a VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, we’re responsible for the whole job: product, install, and warranty support. That responsibility is the reason we measure, order, and install ourselves.

Worried about an existing arched opening that’s not perfectly framed? Bring us a photo. We’ll tell you honestly what’s fixable and what isn’t before you spend a dime. Call (904) 914-3691.

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Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Jacksonville

If you’re ready to price a VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door for your home in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Fleming Island, or anywhere in Duval County, let’s start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll confirm your opening dimensions, talk through glass and finish options, and deliver a written line-item quote. Call Lightwell Windows Jacksonville at (904) 914-3691 today.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Jacksonville, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding communities.