VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

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

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for homeowners in Riviera Beach who want wide, symmetrical openings without the maintenance headaches that come with wood or vinyl. These doors swing open from the center, giving you a full-width passage to a patio, pool deck, or garden. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for which means the door you buy gets installed by a team trained on this exact product line, not a generalist crew learning on your home. If you’re pricing a French door replacement or planning new construction in Riviera Beach, call us at (786) 829-6722 for a free on-site measurement and written quote.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door pairs two aluminum door panels that meet in the center, each hinged on its outer edge. What you get is a clean, balanced opening that reads as one architectural gesture rather than two separate doors. The sightlines are symmetrical, which matters more than people expect: your eye registers mismatched stiles and rails before it registers anything else about a room. This series keeps every visible frame member the same width, so the door looks intentional from both inside and out.

Aluminum is the quiet workhorse here. It does not rot in Riviera Beach humidity, it does not warp when salt air sits on it, and it does not swell and stick the way wood doors do after a wet season. The frames hold a 0.098″ wall thickness across a 2.56″ profile, which gives the panels enough structural mass to hang straight and stay square over years of daily use. The flush threshold means no raised track to step over, which makes the VLX 100 work well for aging-in-place remodels, homes with strollers or wheelchairs, and anyone who hates catching a toe on a door saddle. Multi-point lock hardware engages at the top, center, and bottom of the active panel, so the door locks like a system rather than a single latch point.

In Riviera Beach, this door earns its keep as the connection between air-conditioned interiors and screened lanais or pool decks. Buyers choose the VLX 100 over sliding doors when they want the full-width opening that a sliding panel can never deliver. You get the entire rough opening, not half of it. That changes how a kitchen, living room, or master suite breathes.

Want to see this door in person? TruePane maintains sample hardware and finish chips for Riviera Beach customers. Call (786) 829-6722 and we will bring the samples to your home during the estimate.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers that matter if you are comparing the VLX 100 against other aluminum door systems in the Riviera Beach market:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098″ extruded aluminum
• Profile width: 2.56″ visible frame line
• Maximum span: Up to 96″ wide total opening
• 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 no screen
• Lock hardware: Multi-point engagement, top/center/bottom
• Threshold: Flush, no raised track
• Performance compliance: AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, AAMA 812 perimeter sealant, NFRC-rated thermal break

These specs put the VLX 100 in the mid-to-upper tier of aluminum French doors available in Palm Beach County. The 0.098″ wall thickness is heavier than the 0.062″ you see on economy aluminum products sold through home centers, and that extra material is what keeps the panels from racking out of square.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 uses a thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum surfaces. That break interrupts the conductive path that would otherwise transfer Riviera Beach heat through the frame and into your air-conditioned rooms. NFRC-rated performance numbers are available for every glass package, so you can compare U-factor and SHGC before you commit.

Acoustic Performance. Laminated and insulated glass packages reduce exterior noise noticeably. For homes on Blue Heron Boulevard, near the Port of Palm Beach, or under the flight path into PBI, the sound control ratings are often the deciding factor. A French door with laminated glass will quiet traffic noise far more than a single-pane slider.

Airtightness & Weather Seal. TruePane installs every VLX 100 with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints. That foam fills the gaps between the rough opening and the door frame, cutting the drafts and air leaks that older Riviera Beach homes live with. The result is a door that feels solid in the frame, not one that whistles when the wind comes off the Intracoastal.

Waterproofing. Riviera Beach gets roughly 60 inches of rain a year, often in sideways afternoon squalls. The VLX 100’s sill design, combined with our perimeter sealing and a proper sill pan under the threshold, keeps water where it belongs: outside. We pressure-test our flashings before trim goes back on.

Wind Resistance. Aluminum is the standard for wind-load rated openings, and the VLX 100 is engineered to meet South Florida code requirements. The impact-resistant laminated glass option takes it a step further for homeowners who want a door that stays intact when debris flies during a storm. Ask us about your specific wind zone during the estimate.

Security & Hardware. The multi-point lock is the feature that separates a French door worth owning from one that worries you at night. Three locking points along the active panel, plus flush bolts on the passive panel, mean the door resists prying at the top and bottom, not just the center latch. That is real security, not the illusion of it.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the strongest seller in Riviera Beach right now, especially on modern and transitional homes where dark frames read as crisp architectural lines. Pure White suits coastal cottages and Florida vernacular homes, where the goal is a bright, clean look that disappears against white trim. Anodized Silver is the classic commercial look, durable and neutral, often chosen for mid-century remodels. Bronze gives a warmer dark tone that works with terracotta, wood, and tropical landscaping. Champagne is a lighter metallic that suits homes with warm beige and cream exteriors. Teak Wood is an aluminum finish that mimics the grain and color of teak, giving you the look of wood French doors with zero wood maintenance.

Glass selection drives both privacy and energy performance. Clear is the standard. Frosted and Obscure work for bathrooms, bedrooms, or any opening where you want light without sightlines. Low-E coatings cut solar heat gain, which matters on west-facing doors in Riviera Beach. Tempered glass is code-required in most door openings and shatters into small granules rather than shards. Laminated glass holds together when broken and is the impact-rated option we recommend for storm protection.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Riviera Beach

Here is the uncomfortable truth about aluminum French doors: the best product on the market will fail if the installation is sloppy. ViewLux warranties cover manufacturing defects, not installation errors. A door that was never set level, plumb, and square will bind, leak, and eventually pull the hinges out of plumb. The manufacturer warranty will not save you, because the problem was never the manufacturer’s.

That is why TruePane Windows & Doors installs every VLX 100 per AAMA 2400/2410, the installation standard that governs how doors should be fastened, flashed, and sealed. Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the subfloor for level, the jambs for plumb, and the header for deflection. If the opening is not right, we fix it before the door goes in. Then the frame gets set with shims at every anchor point, anchored per manufacturer spec, and checked again for square at all four corners.

Once the frame is in, every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. This is not optional in a Riviera Beach climate; it is the difference between a door that sheds water and one that lets it wick into your subfloor. We install a sill pan under the threshold, flash the head and sides, and then run a water test to verify the seal before we reinstall interior trim. Cleanup happens the same day, and you get a final walkthrough where we show you how the multi-point lock engages and how to adjust the hinges if the house ever settles.

Riviera Beach building inspections here are not rubber stamps. We pull permits on every door replacement that requires one, and our installs pass inspection because we build to the standard rather than racing to the finish line. Call (786) 829-6722 to schedule a free measurement and get a written quote for your VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door? Lead time for the VLX 100 is typically three to six weeks from order confirmation, depending on the glass package and finish you choose. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass can push lead times toward the longer end of that range. Call (786) 829-6722 and we can give you a current factory lead time for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 100 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when ordered with Low-E insulated glass that meets the applicable U-factor and SHGC thresholds. The credit applies to the door’s cost in the year it is installed, not purchased. We can provide the NFRC paperwork you need for your tax preparer during the quoting process.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door? ViewLux provides a manufacturer’s warranty on the door components and materials, and TruePane Windows & Doors backs our installation labor with our own workmanship warranty. The specific coverage terms depend on the finish and location; we will give you the warranty documents in writing before you sign anything. Installation by an authorized partner like TruePane keeps the manufacturer warranty intact.

Can I customize the size? Yes, the VLX 100 is built to your rough opening, not the other way around. The maximum span is 96 inches total, so you have real flexibility in width, and height is configurable to match your existing opening. We measure on site during the free estimate and order to the exact dimensions, so you are not paying for brickwork adjustments after the fact. Call (786) 829-6722 to set up that measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Aluminum frames need almost no maintenance: wash them with mild soap and water two or three times a year to prevent salt buildup from Riviera Beach air, and wipe down the weatherstripping with a silicone lubricant annually. The multi-point lock benefits from a light machine oil on moving parts once a year. No painting, no sealing, no staining, ever.

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

You have seen the specs, the performance data, and the finish options. The next step is a free on-site measurement at your Riviera Beach home, where we confirm your rough opening, discuss glass and wind-load requirements, and put a written quote in your hands with no pressure and no games. Call (786) 829-6722 or stop by our showroom to start your project today.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner in Riviera Beach, FL.