VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Riverside, CA | Westlight Windows Riverside

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a single-panel aluminum entry system built around a slim 2.56″ profile and a multi-point locking mechanism. We’re seeing it specified all over Riverside right now, from new modern builds in the Orangecrest area to mid-century refreshes in the Wood Streets. It’s the door homeowners choose when they want clean sightlines, quiet operation, and a frame that won’t warp in the Inland Empire heat. Westlight Windows Riverside is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product at full warranty and installed by a crew that does this work every week, not occasionally. For current pricing and availability in the Riverside market, call us at (760) 624-3669.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

The VLX 100 is a modern aluminum swing door built as a single entry unit with a deliberately minimal frame. The design language is straightforward: less metal in the sightline, more glass, cleaner geometry. The 0.098″ wall thickness on the aluminum extrusion is the structural backbone here. It’s not the thinnest profile you can buy, and that’s intentional. Riverside sees temperature swings from the mid-30s on winter mornings to 110°F in August, and a flimsy frame will flex enough over time to break a seal or throw the slab out of alignment. This extrusion doesn’t do that.

The multi-point locking system is the other headline feature. Instead of a single latch at the handle height, the VLX 100 engages at three points along the jamb when you lift the lever. The result is a door that seals evenly across the full height of the frame, which matters as much for air infiltration as it does for security. Buyers upgrading from an old wood slab or a builder-grade steel door in Riverside often tell us the difference in how the door shuts, the solidity of it, is the first thing they notice after install.

Where this series fits architecturally is broad. We’ve installed the VLX 100 on contemporary homes in Sycamore Canyon with floor-to-ceiling glazing adjacent to it, and on more traditional ranchers in the Arlington area where the clean frame gives a subtle update without shouting. The single entry format keeps it practical for front doors, side entries, and patio transitions where you don’t want the full expense of a multi-panel system.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what you’re getting, in plain numbers:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098″ aluminum extrusion, a mid-heavy gauge selected for straightness over time and resistance to racking
• Profile width: 2.56″, which gives the door its slim architectural look while keeping room for a thermal break and multi-point lock hardware
• Maximum slab span: up to 48″ wide, which covers nearly every single-entry application in Riverside residential construction
• 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 None
• Performance certification: NFRC-rated thermal performance via thermal break; installation to AAMA 2400/2410; AAMA 812 sealant protocol on all perimeter joints

Every VLX 100 we order for Riverside projects is built to the opening size we measure, not cut to a generic stock dimension. That’s how you get a 1/8″ reveal on all four sides and a door that operates cleanly for years.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 uses a thermal break in the frame, separating the exterior aluminum face from the interior so heat doesn’t conduct straight through the metal. That’s what you’re paying for with a thermally broken aluminum door versus a cheaper non-broken unit. On a west-facing entry in Riverside, where the afternoon sun beats on the door for hours, the difference in interior frame temperature is significant. Low-E glass adds another layer of heat rejection.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum frames with properly seated gaskets and an airtight perimeter do real work keeping noise out. For Riverside homes near the 91 freeway, Main Street traffic, or the train corridor through downtown, laminated glass is the upgrade that makes the biggest audible difference. We spec it regularly on entry doors facing busy streets.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – The multi-point locking does double duty here. Because the door draws tight against the jamb at three points rather than one, the weather stripping compresses evenly across the entire frame. That’s the mechanism that keeps conditioned air inside and dust out. In Riverside, where the Santa Ana winds carry fine dust and the summers demand every bit of AC efficiency, this matters every single day.

Waterproofing – We install every VLX 100 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which govern the proper integration of the door with the building’s weather barrier. Perimeter joints get AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, then a cosmetic sealant joint at the exterior. The frame has an internal drainage path, so any water that does get past the outer gasket weeps out the bottom instead of pooling in the sill track.

Wind Resistance – Riverside sits in a region where wind-load requirements are specified for all exterior openings. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the local climate demand, and the 0.098″ extrusion walls give the frame the rigidity needed to hold glass in place under gusting conditions. For canyon properties in the hills around Riverside, where wind funnels through with real force, this isn’t a luxury spec, it’s code compliance.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point lock is a genuine safety feature, not a gimmick. Three engagement points along a steel-reinforced jamb make the VLX 100 substantially harder to force open than a single-latch door. Pair it with laminated impact-resistant glass and you have an entry that a casual intruder is not getting through quietly. The hardware itself is a European-style lift lever, which operates with a satisfying mechanical action.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and we’re happy to bring samples to your Riverside home so you can see them against your actual siding or stucco, not on a screen. Premium Black is our most popular order for modern and contemporary homes in Riverside, especially paired with white interior walls and black window frames elsewhere on the house. Pure White suits the clean coastal and farmhouse-inspired exteriors we see in the newer tracts around the city. Anodized Silver is the architectural classic, a raw aluminum look that works on mid-century and industrial designs. Bronze reads warmer and disappears on earthy stucco tones common in older Riverside neighborhoods. Champagne is a lighter warm metallic that gives a softer alternative to silver. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that captures a natural look while keeping the low-maintenance aluminum structure underneath.

For glass, Clear is the default and maximizes visibility. Frosted and Obscure are for entries where you want daylight without a direct sightline into the house, useful for Riversiders who live close to the street or sidewalk. Low-E is the efficiency upgrade, cutting solar heat gain in summer. Tempered is safety rated and we recommend it on any full-height glass door. Laminated provides impact resistance and meaningful sound reduction.

Installation by Westlight Windows Riverside in Riverside

Here’s what happens when you buy a VLX 100 through Westlight Windows Riverside.

First, we measure. Every opening gets a site visit, not a phone estimate. We check the rough opening for square, the condition of the surrounding framing, the type of weather barrier in place, and the existing sill. A door that’s spec’d wrong or measured wrong won’t fix itself, and the VLX 100 is built to order, so this step is non-negotiable.

On install day, the old door comes out and the new frame goes in level, plumb, and square. That might sound like basics, but it’s where cheap installs fail. If a frame is set even 1/8″ out of square, the multi-point lock won’t seat properly and the warranty won’t cover the eventual failure because the cause is installation error. We don’t do that.

The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every joint, then the exterior is flashed and integrated with the home’s weather barrier per AAMA 2400/2410. We run a final water test on the sill and threshold before we clean up and walk you through operation, locking, and maintenance.

Riverside-specific conditions drive how we install these. Our heat means the sealant we use has to be rated for high exterior surface temperatures, because a cheap caulk joint facing west will crack in two summers. Our wind events mean the anchoring is done to the structural framing, not just the trim. And when we pull a permit for a Riverside project, the install is inspected and signed off. A ViewLux product warranty only stays valid when installation meets the manufacturer’s standards, and that’s exactly what we do.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door? The VLX 100 is built to your opening size and finish selection, so you’re looking at a few weeks from order to delivery, not same-week. We confirm a specific timeline when we quote your project. Once the door arrives at our Riverside shop, we schedule installation to match your availability. Call (760) 624-3669 to check current lead times for your size and finish.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 100 can qualify when equipped with Low-E glass that meets the applicable Energy Star criteria for exterior doors. Whether your specific configuration qualifies depends on the glass package and the current program rules. We can tell you at quoting time what qualifies and what doesn’t, so you know before you buy. Call (760) 624-3669 and we’ll run the numbers for your configuration.

What warranty comes with the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door? The manufacturer’s warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship on the door itself, and it stays valid when installation is performed by an authorized partner like Westlight Windows Riverside, following AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. We also stand behind our own installation workmanship. For specifics on coverage terms, call us at (760) 624-3669 and we’ll share the warranty documentation so you can review it before purchasing.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 100? Yes. The maximum span is 48″ wide, but within that limit the door is built to your exact opening dimensions, not trimmed from stock. Height, width, swing direction, and hardware placement are all specified at ordering. This is how the door gets the clean, consistent reveal that defines the look. Call (760) 624-3669 to schedule a free measurement.

How do I maintain the aluminum frame on the VLX 100? Wipe it down a few times a year with mild soap and water, and clean the sill track so debris doesn’t sit against the frame. Check the weather stripping annually and keep the multi-point lock hardware lightly lubricated. That’s about all an aluminum frame asks. The finish doesn’t need painting or staining, and Riverside’s climate won’t cause rot or warping. For any adjustment or hardware concern, call (760) 624-3669.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Riverside

The VLX 100 is a door you should see, operate, and price in person. Call Westlight Windows Riverside at (760) 624-3669 to schedule a free on-site measurement, review glass and finish samples at your Riverside home, and get a written line-item quote with no change orders. We’ll walk you through the process and make sure your entry door is done right.

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