VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Covina, CA | Juniper Windows West Covina

The VLX 100 Double Swing Door is a paired aluminum French door built for homeowners in West Covina who want wide openings, clean sightlines, and hardware that actually lasts. We’re Juniper Windows West Covina, an authorized ViewLux installation partner, and we sell and install this door throughout the San Gabriel Valley. If you’re planning a patio upgrade, a kitchen-to-backyard connection, or a full exterior refresh, this door earns its place. It spans up to 96 inches wide, sits on a flush threshold you won’t trip over, and locks with multi-point hardware that engages the frame at three separate locations. Call (350) 305-4609 for a free on-site measurement and a written line-item quote.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

Paired aluminum French doors. Symmetrical sightlines, a flush threshold, and multi-point lock hardware. That’s the short version. The longer version is that ViewLux engineered the VLX 100 series to solve the problems that make cheaper French doors annoying: warping, sagging panels, locks that stop aligning after two seasons, thresholds that catch the toe of your shoe every time you walk through.

The frame profile measures 2.56 inches wide, which is substantial enough to carry two full-height door panels without flexing, yet slim enough to keep the glass area generous. Wall thickness on the aluminum extrusion is 0.098 inches, so the doors don’t rattle in high wind and don’t twist out of square when temperatures swing between West Covina’s hot summer afternoons and cool winter mornings.

This door fits where you want an opening that feels wide and balanced. Center-split double doors suit ranch homes in the South Hills neighborhood just as well as they suit Spanish-style homes near Cameron Park. The flush threshold matters if anyone in the house uses a walker, a stroller, or just hates stubbing a toe on a raised sill. And the multi-point lock is the kind of detail you notice the first time you close the door and feel it seat into the frame at the top, bottom, and latch side at once.

As an authorized ViewLux partner, we install the VLX 100 with the full manufacturer warranty intact. A lot of door failures in West Covina trace back to installation errors, not product defects. We’ll get to that below.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is made of, measured in real numbers rather than marketing adjectives.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum with thermal break
• Profile width: 2.56 inches
• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide (paired configuration)
• 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
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410, AAMA 812 foam perimeter sealant
• Energy rating: NFRC-rated with thermal break technology

We quote every VLX 100 project as a fixed-price line item. You’ll see the door cost, hardware cost, glass upgrade cost (if any), and installation cost as separate numbers. No bundled mystery pricing. Call (350) 305-4609 and we’ll walk you through it.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 uses a thermal break in the aluminum frame, which interrupts the metal’s natural tendency to conduct heat. That matters in West Covina, where August afternoons regularly sit in the 90s and your air conditioner is working hard enough already. NFRC-rated performance means you can compare this door’s energy numbers against any other product on the market using the same test standard, not a vendor’s opinion.

Acoustic Performance – Living near the 10 Freeway or along Azusa Avenue means constant background noise. The VLX 100’s sound control rating reduces what gets through the door, especially when specified with laminated glass. Laminated glass has a plastic interlayer bonded between two glass panes that dampens vibration. It’s the same technology used in automotive windshields.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Air leakage is where most French doors fail quietly. The VLX 100’s multi-point lock doesn’t just secure the door, it compresses the weatherstripping evenly along the full height of both panels. That even compression is the difference between a door that seals and a door that closes. On installation day we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint, which fills the gap between the rough opening and the new frame so air has no path around the door.

Waterproofing – West Covina gets roughly 17 inches of rain a year, but when it rains, it can come down hard. The VLX 100’s perimeter waterproofing detail, combined with the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard we follow, routes water away from the interior before it becomes a problem. We also run a water test on every installation before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance – Saint Anna winds occasionally gust hard through the canyons north of West Covina. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the 0.098-inch aluminum wall thickness keeps the panels from twisting under pressure. A door that racks in the wind is a door that will leak and bind within a few years.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point lock hardware on the VLX 100 throws bolts at three points along the door panel: top, bottom, and latch side. Forced entry usually happens at the weak point, where a single-point lock can be pried. Three engagement points spread the force and make the door dramatically harder to breach. Impact-resistant laminated glass is available if security is a top concern.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and they cover more ground than a generic “white or black” menu. Premium Black reads as contemporary and pairs well with the mid-century and modern homes you see throughout West Covina’s hillside streets. Pure White suits the clean, bright look of a summer kitchen opening onto a pool deck. Anodized Silver has a metallic, industrial tone that fits homes with stainless steel appliances and hardware. Bronze skews warm and traditional, working well with Spanish and Mediterranean facades. Champagne is the least expected choice, a soft warm gray-gold that photographs beautifully and looks elevated without shouting. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish on aluminum, giving you the warmth of timber without the warping, termites, or repainting that real wood demands in a Southern California climate.

Glass selection depends on what you need. Clear Low-E is our most common spec for West Covina homes; it cuts heat gain while keeping the view. Frosted and Obscure glass work for bedrooms, bathrooms, or any door where privacy matters. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required by code for doors. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and noise reduction and is the option we recommend for homes near freeways or in fire-prone hill zones.

Installation by Juniper Windows West Covina in West Covina

Here’s something most door sellers won’t tell you: a French door loses more performance to bad installation than to bad manufacturing. The VLX 100 is a precise piece of engineering, but if it’s set out of square, the panels will bind. If the perimeter isn’t sealed correctly, it’ll leak air and water. If the rough opening isn’t flashed properly, moisture gets into the framing and quietly rots it over a decade. A ViewLux warranty covers the product. It does not cover an installation someone else did wrong.

Our process starts before we order the door. We measure the opening ourselves, check the framing condition, and confirm the floor is level. If there’s rot or structural damage in the rough opening, we tell you during the estimate, not on installation day as a surprise change order. We set every VLX 100 in West Covina level, plumb, and square using shims where needed and confirm with a digital level before anchoring. We adhere to AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards and use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint. Then we install the panels, tune the hinges until both doors swing smoothly and the lock throws cleanly, run a water test, and clean up the entire work area. You get a written workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer warranty.

West Covina sits in Los Angeles County, so permitted window and door replacements need to meet current California energy code (Title 24). We handle that compliance as part of the install. If your project needs a permit, we pull it. If the local inspector needs to sign off, we’re there for the inspection. You don’t chase paperwork.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door? Typical lead time for the VLX 100 is 6 to 8 weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our West Covina shop, depending on glass and finish selections. We order the door only after we’ve measured your opening and you’ve approved the final quote. Call (350) 305-4609 to start the process and we’ll give you a current timeline for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 100 with Low-E glass meets the thermal performance levels required for federal energy efficiency tax credits, but eligibility depends on your specific configuration and tax situation. We can’t give tax advice, but we can provide the NFRC performance documentation your accountant needs. Confirm your eligibility with a tax professional, then call us for the door specs.

What warranty comes with the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door? ViewLux provides the manufacturer warranty on the door and hardware, and Juniper Windows West Covina provides a separate workmanship warranty on the installation. Warranty coverage is only valid when the door is installed by an authorized partner, which is why buying through us protects the full package. We’ll give you the specific warranty terms in writing with your quote.

Can I customize the size? Yes, within the VLX 100’s maximum span of 96 inches wide. We order each door to your opening’s exact measurements in West Covina. Common configurations include 60-inch, 72-inch, and 96-inch widths, with standard heights of 80 inches or 96 inches. Non-standard heights are available on request. A free on-site measurement is the only way to get an accurate quote, so call (350) 305-4609 to schedule one.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wipe the frames down with mild soap and water two or three times a year, and keep the track and threshold free of debris. Check the weatherstripping each spring for compression or tears, and lubricate the hinge pins and lock mechanism with a silicone-based lubricant annually. Aluminum doesn’t rot, rust, or require repainting, which is precisely why we recommend it for West Covina homes. If the doors ever fall out of alignment, call us before you adjust anything yourself.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Covina

The fastest way to price this door is with a free on-site measurement. We’ll bring finish samples and glass options to your home in West Covina, measure your opening, check the framing, and give you a written fixed-price quote you can keep. No pressure, no surprise change orders. Call Juniper Windows West Covina at (350) 305-4609 to schedule your free estimate and start your project.

Written by the team at Juniper Windows West Covina, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving West Covina, CA and surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities.