VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Dallas, TX | Hale Windows Dallas

An arched entry door changes the way a home feels from the moment someone walks up to it. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door from ViewLux is a CNC-bent aluminum system built to order, which means the curve, the span, and every dimension get fabricated to your opening rather than adapted to a stock size. Hale Windows Dallas is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, and we’ve installed this door across Dallas, TX, from Preston Hollow to East Dallas. If you’re considering a curved entry for a remodel or new build, call (361) 203-9040 and we’ll walk you through what to expect.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 is not an off-the-shelf door with an arch added on. It’s a full custom system: each frame rail is CNC-bent from aluminum in a continuous profile, which means the arch flows through the frame, the glass, and the hardware line without awkward joints or segmented filler pieces. The wall thickness measures 0.098 inches and the profile width comes in at 2.56 inches, giving the door real structural presence without the bulk you’d see in a hollow steel system.

We see buyers choose this door for two very different reasons. First, there’s the architectural statement: a curved entry breaks the hard lines of a modern or Mediterranean exterior, and the proportions feel intentional rather than decorative. Second, there’s the precision. Because the frame is CNC-bent rather than assembled from curved segments, the glass seats cleanly and the weather stripping tracks the arch consistently. That’s the difference between an arched door that seals properly for 10 years and one that starts leaking at the crown after two Dallas summers.

For Dallas, TX homeowners, the aluminum makes practical sense too. It doesn’t absorb the humidity the way wood does, so you won’t get the same swelling, sticking, or paint failure at the arch. Hale Windows Dallas recommends this door for front entries, courtyard gates, and any elevation where the entry is the first thing a guest sees.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what comes standard on the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door, and which options you can choose from when you order through Hale Windows Dallas.

• Frame material: extruded aluminum with CNC-bent arch fabrication
• Wall thickness: 0.098 inch
• Profile width: 2.56 inches
• Maximum span: custom fabricated to order – no preset maximum size
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Installation: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints
• Performance: NFRC-rated thermal break, rated for wind load, optional impact-resistant laminated glass

Because every unit is fabricated to order, you’re not limited by a catalog of stock sizes. If your opening is wider than a standard door, or the arch is a true radius rather than a shallow eyebrow, the VLX 100 accommodates it.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses a thermal break in the frame, and that matters in Dallas, TX, where August heat soaks an entry door for hours every afternoon. The break interrupts conductive heat transfer through the aluminum, so the interior side of the frame stays closer to room temperature. NFRC ratings apply, and pairing the frame with Low-E glass improves the overall system performance. You’ll notice it most on a west-facing entry.

Acoustic Performance
If you live near Mockingbird Lane, Central Expressway, or any of the busier corridors in Dallas, traffic noise pushes through a front door more than people realize. The VLX 100’s sealed frame construction and laminated glass option reduce sound transmission substantially. Laminated glass adds a PVB interlayer that damps mid-range frequencies – the frequency band where most road noise lives.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
A bent arch is only as good as the seal that follows the curve. The VLX 100 uses continuous gasketing that tracks the full arc of the frame, not pieced foam strips. On the installation side, Hale Windows Dallas seals every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps without bowing the frame. The result is an entry that doesn’t leak conditioned air in summer or let drafts in during a Dallas winter cold snap.

Waterproofing
Arched doors fail at the crown when water gets behind the frame at the top of the arc. The VLX 100’s bent aluminum construction removes the joint at the crown, which is exactly where segmented arches leak. The perimeter seal, sill pan, and drainage path are all installed to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, so water that enters the track leaves the bottom rather than pooling inside the frame.

Wind Resistance
Dallas sits toward the southern end of Tornado Alley, and while a front door isn’t a storm shelter, it does take wind load during spring storm season. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and when paired with impact-resistant laminated glass, it holds its own against windborne debris strikes. We recommend laminated glass for any entry that faces an open exposure.

Security & Hardware
The 0.098-inch wall thickness in the frame gives the door slab and jamb real resistance to forced entry. That’s not a marketing number – it’s a measurable difference in how the locking hardware seats in the frame. Multipoint locks are available and sit flush with the profile, so the hardware doesn’t interrupt the clean lines of the arch.

Color & Glass Options

The six finish options cover the range of what we’re seeing in Dallas, TX neighborhoods. Premium Black is the strongest seller for modern-influenced builds in areas like Lakewood and the Design District. Pure White works beautifully on traditional elevations where a crisp entry offsets brick or stone. Anodized Silver has that understated industrial tone that suits mid-century homes in the older Dallas suburbs. Bronze and Champagne both read as warm neutrals – Bronze leans more traditional, Champagne picks up light and works with warmer exterior palettes. Teak Wood gives you the look of a wood-clad entry without the maintenance, and it’s popular in neighborhoods with deed restrictions that favor natural materials.

On the glass side: Clear glass maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure are privacy options for entries that face a street or neighbor directly. Low-E is the practical choice for Dallas summers, reflecting solar heat while keeping the view. Tempered glass is standard or available on all VLX 100 doors and meets safety glazing requirements near the floor. Laminated glass – the option we recommend most for Dallas – combines impact resistance with acoustic damping.

Installation by Hale Windows Dallas in Dallas

An arched aluminum door is only as good as the people who set it in the opening. Hale Windows Dallas has installed curved entries across Dallas, TX, and we’ll tell you plainly: the installation is where arched doors either perform for a decade or fail in two years. Manufacturer warranties on the VLX 100 assume professional installation to the manufacturer’s specification. An improperly set arched frame voids the warranty – and worse, you won’t know it until the first heavy spring storm.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening for square, verify the arch dimensions, and confirm the substrate can carry the door. During the set, we bring the frame to level, plumb, and square, with the arch checked at multiple points along the curve. The perimeter gets a full AAMA 812 low-expansion foam seal. The sill is flashed and drained per AAMA 2400/2410 compliance. Before we leave, we run a water test on the threshold and lower arch, then clean the glass, the frame, and the work area.

Dallas-specific conditions matter here. Our clay soil shifts with moisture swings, which means a foundation that moves a fraction of an inch changes the reveal on an arched door. We account for that in how we shim and anchor the frame. Building codes in Dallas and the surrounding municipalities require specific anchoring and glazing compliance, and we pull permits where the jurisdiction requires it.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door?
Lead time for a custom-fabricated VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from finalized measurements. Because every frame is CNC-bent to order, the fabrication schedule depends on the glass package, finish, and the complexity of the arch. Call (361) 203-9040 and we’ll give you a current production timeline for your specific specs.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The short answer is that the VLX 100’s qualification depends on the glass package you choose and the applicable IRS criteria for the tax year. Doors with Low-E glass and thermally broken frames have the best chance of meeting energy efficiency thresholds. We recommend keeping your NFRC documentation at time of purchase. Call us at (361) 203-9040 and we’ll help you understand what applies to your order.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door?
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the VLX 100 frame and glass, and installation workmanship is covered separately by Hale Windows Dallas. The key condition is professional installation – do it yourself or use an unqualified crew, and the manufacturer warranty on the frame is void. Our installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards so your warranty stays intact.

Can I customize the size?
Yes. The VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, which means the width, height, arch radius, and glass configuration all get built to your opening rather than selected from a size chart. This is a significant advantage over segmented arched doors, which are limited by their component pieces. Bring us your plans or let us measure on-site – either works.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames need almost nothing. In Dallas, TX, we recommend wiping the frame and gasket tracks twice a year with a mild soap solution, and checking the weep holes at the sill to make sure they drain. The powder-coated finishes on the VLX 100 won’t peel, fade, or need repainting. If you notice condensation between glass panes, that’s a seal failure – call (361) 203-9040.

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

If you’re ready to price an arched entry, the fastest way to a real number is an on-site measurement. Call Hale Windows Dallas at (361) 203-9040 and we’ll schedule a free measurement, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door. No pressure, no obligation – just an accurate number from the team that installs it right.

Written by the team at Hale Windows Dallas, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Dallas, TX and surrounding communities.