VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Riverside, CA | Westlight Windows Riverside

An arched entryway changes the way a home feels before anyone steps inside. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door brings a CNC-bent aluminum radius to homes across Riverside, and it’s a door we’re proud to install as an authorized ViewLux partner. Each unit is fabricated to your exact opening, so there’s no forcing a standard size into a non-standard space. If you’ve been looking for a curved architectural statement that actually seals, locks, and performs like a modern aluminum system, this is the door to look at first. Call Westlight Windows Riverside at (760) 624-3669 to talk through your project and get a free measurement scheduled.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Most arched door options on the market fall into one of two camps: wood units that warp in Riverside’s dry heat, or mass-produced fiberglass arches that look fine from the street but feel hollow up close. The VLX 100 sits in neither camp.

ViewLux fabricates the frame and sash from extruded aluminum, then CNC-bends the arch to the precise radius your design calls for. The result is a curved entryway with real structural integrity: a 0.098-inch wall thickness and a 2.56-inch profile width that reads substantial from both inside and out. Because the arch is cut and bent to order, there’s no practical limit on span. We’ve measured and installed VLX 100 units on grand Riverside entryways where the radius climbs well beyond what any stock catalog door could manage.

The aluminum matters more than people expect. Riverside summers routinely push past 100 degrees, and the UV exposure is relentless. A painted wood arch will need refinishing within a few years here. An aluminum frame with a factory-applied finish won’t. That’s why we steer Riverside homeowners toward this product when they want the curve without the maintenance cycle.

Buyers choose the VLX 100 for three reasons in our experience: they want a true arch, not a square door with a fanlight insert pretending to be one; they want a door that will still function smoothly in ten years; and they want it installed by a crew that has handled arched units before. The third point is where Westlight Windows Riverside comes in. As an authorized ViewLux installation partner, we install this door to manufacturer spec, the AAMA standard, and the realities of Riverside’s climate.

Technical Specifications

The VLX 100 is built on a clean spec sheet. Here’s what you’re getting:

The 2.56-inch profile width gives you a modern, slim sightline without sacrificing frame strength. The 0.098-inch wall thickness is heavier than most residential aluminum doors we see in Riverside, which means the frame resists racking and stays square over decades of use. And because every VLX 100 is custom fabricated, there’s no “close enough” sizing. Your opening gets measured, your arch gets cut, and the door fits.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 frame carries a thermal break that separates the exterior and interior aluminum faces. In Riverside, that break is the difference between a door that bakes heat into your foyer and one that stays within its NFRC-rated energy envelope. Add Low-E glass and the sun’s IR load drops meaningfully before it enters the house.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is available for Riverside homes near busy streets like Magnolia, Van Buren, or the 91 corridor. The interlayer dampens sound transmission at frequencies that standard annealed glass lets through. An arched door with laminated glass turns a noisy front elevation into something noticeably quieter.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Exterior air leakage is the quiet thief in any entryway. The VLX 100’s sealing system runs continuously around the entire perimeter, including the arched head, where hinged and radius gaskets meet. We verify seal compression during installation, not just at the factory.

Waterproofing – Water moves differently on a curved surface, which is why arched doors need careful sill, jamb, and head flashing details. We seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam and do a post-install water test before we call the job done. Sill pans are set to the rough opening with proper sloping where the site allows it.

Wind Resistance – Riverside sits in a wind zone that demands real engineering, especially on larger arched openings that act like sails during Santa Ana events. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated, and the laminated glass option adds debris-resistance for homes in more exposed positions. We spec the right glass package based on your elevation and exposure.

Security & Hardware – The aluminum frame is the security story here. A 0.098-inch wall doesn’t flex under prying the way a clad wood door can. Multi-point locking hardware is available, and tempered or laminated glass options add another layer of intrusion resistance. The door locks the way an entry door should: hard, straight, and secure.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Bronze lean modern and read beautifully against the stucco and Spanish-inspired homes common in Riverside’s older neighborhoods. Pure White and Anodized Silver work for contemporary builds, especially mid-century ranchers in the Wood Streets area where a bright frame pulls the entry forward. Champagne is a softer metallic that bridges warm and cool palettes. Teak Wood gives you the warmth of wood grain in an aluminum frame, which suits Mission Revival and ranch-style homes around Arlington Heights and beyond.

Glass selection depends on what the entry faces. Clear is the honest default when you want views and daylight. Frosted and Obscure make sense for front doors where you want privacy without losing light, common on Riverside homes built close to the street. Low-E is the energy move, cutting solar gain through south and west-facing entries. Tempered glass satisfies safety glazing code for full-lite doors. Laminated is the upgrade for impact resistance and sound reduction, and it’s what we recommend most often for arched entryways in Riverside.

Installation by Westlight Windows Riverside in Riverside

An arched door lives or dies by its installation. We’ll say that plainly: a perfectly fabricated VLX 100 installed a quarter-inch out of plumb will bind, leak, and eventually fail. ViewLux’s warranty covers manufacturing defects, but it will not cover doors installed outside spec. That’s the real reason an authorized installer matters.

Our process in Riverside starts with a pre-install inspection. We verify the rough opening dimensions against the order, check the floor slope at the threshold, and confirm the header can carry the load of a full-height arched unit. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square, using shims at every anchor point so the arch head stays true to the radius. An arched door has no tolerance for a twisted frame; if the head is racked, the arc visibly breaks.

Perimeter sealing follows the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam applied at every joint between the frame and the rough opening. We flash the sill pan, the jambs, and the arched head for positive drainage, which matters in Riverside’s winter rain events when wind-driven water finds every gap a rushed installer left behind. After the door is hung and adjusted, we run a water test and check the reveal gaps around the entire perimeter, including the radius. Cleanup means the site looks like we were never there, except the door.

Riverside’s climate works against sloppy door installs. Daily temperature swings between morning and afternoon run wide, and the building envelope moves. AAMA-compliant installation is what keeps the door sealed through those cycles. That’s the standard we work to on every VLX 100 we put in.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door?
Lead time on a custom arched VLX 100 typically runs six to ten weeks from final measurement approval in Riverside, depending on the glass package and finish. We lock your fabrication slot after the on-site measurement, not before. Call (760) 624-3669 and we’ll give you a current timeline for your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The VLX 100 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when it’s configured with eligible Low-E glass packages that meet the current IRS thresholds for exterior doors, which your tax professional can confirm for Riverside installations. The thermal break and NFRC ratings give you the documentation trail you need. We’ll provide the performance data with your quote.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door?
ViewLux backs the VLX 100 with a manufacturer’s warranty on the frame, finish, and glass, and the warranty remains valid when the door is installed by an authorized partner like Westlight Windows Riverside. Installation errors void warranties faster than any other cause we see in Riverside. We install to spec so your warranty is never in question.

Can I customize the size?
Yes, that’s the entire point of this product. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is fabricated to your exact opening dimensions and your chosen arch radius. Fixed spans, standard sizes, and catalog constraints don’t apply. If you have a structural opening or an architect’s drawing, we can build to it. Call (760) 624-3669 and we’ll schedule a free measurement to confirm what’s achievable.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Wash the frame and glass with mild soap and water a few times a year, and keep the sill track clear of debris. In Riverside’s dry climate, dust accumulates fast, and grit in the track is the fastest way to wear a weather seal. Check the perimeter caulking once a year visually; if it has cracked or pulled away, have it addressed before the rainy season.

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

A true arched entryway is a one-time investment, and it should be measured, quoted, and installed by people who understand what a curved door demands. Westlight Windows Riverside is your authorized ViewLux partner in Riverside, and we’d welcome the chance to spec your VLX 100. Call (760) 624-3669 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get exact pricing for your opening. Tell us about your arch, and we’ll take it from there.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Riverside, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Riverside, CA.