VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Austin, TX | Westlight Windows Austin

An arched entry door changes how a home meets the street. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built to order, which means the curve is engineered to your exact opening rather than adapted from a stock radius. Westlight Windows Austin is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, so when you buy this door through us, you’re getting the product and the installation from one accountable team in Austin. We measure, order, install, and warrant the work ourselves. Call (254) 322-3468 to talk through your opening dimensions and get a firm quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Most arched doors on the market are fiberglass or wood with a curved top section bolted on. The VLX 100 takes a different approach. ViewLux fabricates the frame from aluminum that is CNC-bent into a continuous arched profile, so the curve carries through the entire door structure without seams or joint plates at the crown. The result is a cleaner line, a tighter weather seal, and a frame that won’t sag or separate at the arch over time.

This is the door Austin architects spec when a home calls for a curved entry statement. You see them on modern farmhouses in Tarrytown, Spanish-modern builds in Bouldin Creek, and mid-century remodels in Allandale where the original arched openings were worth preserving. The 2.56″ profile width gives the door enough visual substance to anchor a facade, while the 0.098″ wall thickness keeps the weight manageable for a custom arched panel. Since every unit is fabricated to order, there is no maximum span limitation – if your rough opening is arched at 8 feet wide or 12 feet wide, the door is built to that dimension.

We recommend the VLX 100 to Austin homeowners who want an entryway that does not look like every other front door on the block. It’s also a practical choice for replacement projects where the existing arched opening is too expensive to reframe square.

Technical Specifications

The VLX 100 is built on a structural aluminum frame with the following specifications. These are the numbers that matter when you’re comparing it against wood or fiberglass alternatives.

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches – the extrusion wall gauge, which resists denting and keeps the frame true through Austin heat cycles
• Profile width: 2.56 inches – the visible frame face, a medium-heavy sightline that reads substantial without feeling bulky
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order, no fixed span cap – arched openings are engineered per project rather than adapted from a stock size
• Available glass: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Available finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Construction: CNC-bent aluminum frame with continuous arched profile; no segmented crown joints
• Performance: Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliant when installed by Westlight Windows Austin

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces. Without that break, aluminum conducts heat into the house in August. With it, and with Low-E glass, the door holds an NFRC energy rating that meets or beats most wood entries in Austin’s climate.

Acoustic Performance. Laminated glass with a sound-dampening interlayer cuts street noise noticeably. Homeowners on busier Austin corridors like Burnet Road, Lamar, or South Congress notice the difference immediately. Frosted and obscure glass options add privacy without sacrificing the light an arched transom-style panel brings in.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. The door is built to close against the frame on a continuous compression seal. Combined with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam applied to all perimeter joints at installation, the assembly resists air infiltration far better than an aging wood door with worn weatherstripping.

Waterproofing. Aluminum does not absorb water, swell, or rot. The weak points on any door are the joints, which is why the CNC-bent continuous arch matters structurally and why our installers seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 foam before trim goes on. No water gets behind the frame.

Wind Resistance. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the requirements Austin building codes apply to entry doors. Laminated impact-resistant glass is available if you want the door to hold up to storm-driven debris. We configure the panel thickness and glass spec to your exposure.

Security & Hardware. The aluminum frame anchors to rough framing with screws at every shim point, not just at the jamb ends. Multi-point locking hardware is available on the VLX 100, which is something most wood arched doors cannot accommodate without weakening the frame at the lock rail.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested finish we order for Austin modern and farmhouse builds; it frames the door opening with a crisp, high-contrast line that works with white brick, limestone, and board-and-batten siding. Pure White suits traditional and transitional homes where the door should blend with the trim. Anodized Silver has a machined, architectural feel that pairs well with metal roofs and steel window frames. Bronze and Champagne lean warm; Bronze reads traditional, Champagne reads contemporary with a softer edge. Teak Wood is a woodgrain-style finish that gives you the look of a wood entry without the maintenance of a wood door in Austin’s sun and humidity cycles.

On the glass side, Clear maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure give privacy while still passing daylight, which makes sense for front entries where you don’t want a direct sightline from the street into the foyer. Low-E is the energy-performance upgrade we recommend by default in Austin. Tempered glass is a safety upgrade that shatters into small granules if broken and is code-required on many door configurations. Laminated glass is the impact-rated option, and it also cuts sound transfer significantly.

Installation by Westlight Windows Austin in Austin

A door this custom deserves an installation team that treats the rough opening as part of the product. We start every VLX 100 project with a pre-install inspection of the existing opening: we check the rough framing for square, confirm the actual arch radius against the factory drawing, and identify any water damage or rot at the sill that needs repair before the new door goes in.

On install day, our crew sets the frame level, plumb, and square before any fastener is finalized. An arched frame that is installed even slightly out of plane will bind at the top of the arc or leak at the sill, and no amount of adjustment fixes it after the trim is on. We shim at every anchor point, fasten through the frame into the rough framing, and then apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant to the complete perimeter. That foam does two jobs: it seals air and water out, and it allows the frame to expand and contract through Austin temperature swings without cracking the seal. The installation is performed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which is the recognized benchmark for residential fenestration installation.

After the door is hung and hardware is set, we run a water test on the sill and threshold and adjust the panel until the compression seal contacts evenly around the entire arc. Then we haul off the old door and all job debris. One thing worth saying plainly: an improperly installed door voids the manufacturer warranty. ViewLux’s warranty coverage assumes installation by a qualified professional per AAMA standards. That is exactly what we deliver on every Austin-area project.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door? Custom arched doors are fabricated to order, and lead time typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from final field measurements to delivery at our Austin shop. Once the door arrives, we schedule installation within about a week. We confirm the timeline at quote and again when you approve the order, because fabrication schedules shift with ViewLux’s production queue. Call (254) 322-3468 to get a current lead time for your opening.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The door can be configured with Low-E glazing that meets ENERGY STAR requirements for the South-Central climate zone, which makes it eligible for federal energy-efficiency tax credits when the project qualifies. We will provide the NFRC documentation for your specific configuration so you can claim it correctly on your return.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door? The VLX 100 is backed by ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty on the frame and glass, and Westlight Windows Austin provides a workmanship warranty on the installation. Improper installation voids the manufacturer portion, which is a major reason to have the door installed by an authorized partner rather than a general handyman. We can walk you through the exact coverage terms at quote.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 100 is fabricated to your exact rough opening dimensions, including the arch radius. There is no fixed list of standard sizes. If your opening is a true half-round, an eyebrow arch, or a custom shallow radius, the door is engineered to match. That also means field measurement is required before we order – an estimate based on nominal dimensions is never enough for an arched opening. Schedule a free on-site measurement at (254) 322-3468.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Aluminum requires very little. Wash the frame with mild soap and water twice a year, and avoid abrasive cleaners on the powder-coated finishes. Check the weatherstripping and sweep at the sill annually and replace if compressed. Unlike wood doors in Austin, there is no repainting, no resealing, and no rot repair. The finish is baked on and built for sun exposure.

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

The first step on a custom arched door is a field measurement of your existing opening. We will come out to your home anywhere in the Austin area, confirm the radius and rough opening dimensions, discuss glass and finish options, and put a firm written quote in your hands. There is no charge for the measurement and no pressure to commit. Call Westlight Windows Austin at (254) 322-3468 to start your VLX 100 project today.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Austin, your authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Austin, TX and surrounding communities.