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Get your free estimateVLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Fort Worth, TX | Lightwell Windows Fort Worth
The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for wide openings, clean sightlines, and daily use that outlasts typical patio doors. It’s the door Fort Worth homeowners choose when they want a true French door look without the warping, sticking, or rot that wood doors develop in Texas heat and humidity. Lightwell Windows Fort Worth is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the full manufacturer warranty honored through a local installer who measures, orders, and sets the door to AAMA standards. Call (682) 900-6694 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
The VLX 100 Double Swing is a paired aluminum French door system, meaning two door panels meet in the center and swing open from the middle. ViewLux engineers it for symmetrical sightlines: both panels carry the same narrow frame profile, so the door reads balanced from inside and out. A flush threshold sits level with your finished floor, which eliminates the tripping hazard common on older French door installations. That matters if you’re pushing a stroller, rolling a bar cart, or just walking through with an armload of groceries.
Aluminum is the core material here, and that’s deliberate. Unlike wood or vinyl, aluminum does not expand and contract enough to throw a door out of square during Fort Worth’s 100-degree summers and cold snaps. The frame walls measure 0.098 inches thick, and the profile width comes in at 2.56 inches: substantial enough to carry a span up to 96 inches wide, slim enough to keep the glass area generous. The multi-point lock hardware engages at the top, center, and bottom of the active panel, so the door locks like a true entry system rather than a flimsy patio latch.
This is the door you spec for a primary entrance off a covered patio, a wide opening between a living room and a back porch, or any spot where you want a grand opening that still closes tight against Texas heat.
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Technical Specifications
We keep the full spec sheet on file at our Fort Worth showroom, but here are the numbers buyers ask about most when they call or visit.
- Wall thickness: 0.098-inch aluminum frame walls.
- Profile width: 2.56-inch frame depth.
- Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide across the full opening.
- Glass types: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
- Finish colors: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
- Screen option: Retractable screen, or none if you prefer an unobstructed opening.
- Sill configuration: Flush threshold, rated for accessible entry.
- Performance ratings: NFRC-rated thermal break; AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance; AAMA 812 perimeter sealant standard.
These specs are the structural foundation, but how the door performs in your Fort Worth home depends on how it’s set. More on that in the installation section below.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The frame carries a full thermal break, which physically separates the exterior aluminum from the interior aluminum so heat doesn’t conduct straight through the metal. That’s how an aluminum door earns an NFRC energy rating in Fort Worth’s climate, where summer attic and exterior temperatures regularly exceed 140 degrees on the sunny side of the house. Add Low-E glass and the solar gain drops noticeably on west-facing openings.
Acoustic Performance
Aluminum pairs naturally with laminated glass for sound control. If you live off I-30, Loop 820, or under a flight path into DFW, laminated glass cuts road and aircraft noise far better than standard clear glass. The multi-point lock also pulls the panels tighter against the weather stripping, which closes the small air gaps that leak sound. A well-set VLX 100 is simply quieter than a single-panel slider.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
The door’s weather seal system is engineered as one continuous perimeter, not a collection of loose gaskets. When the active panel locks, the compression seals seat fully, and the inactive panel gets secured top and bottom with flush bolts. Combined with proper perimeter foam sealing at installation (AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, in our case), you get a door that doesn’t let conditioned air escape around the frame.
Waterproofing
Fort Worth sees serious storms. Spring downpours and the occasional hail-driven horizontal rain will test any exterior door. The VLX 100 handles water with a sill design that drains outward, compression gaskets that shed water before it reaches the interior, and perimeter sealing done with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam. No caulk blobs, no “we’ll come back and seal it better” shortcuts.
Wind Resistance
The door’s wind-load rating is matched to the local code requirements for North Texas. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and 2.56-inch profile width give the frame the torsional strength to resist deflection in high wind. When we install for homes in Granbury, Weatherford, or open lots in Parker County where there’s no tree cover, we double-check the opening for racking before we ever set the door.
Security & Hardware
The multi-point lock is the headline. Instead of one latch at the handle, the VLX 100 engages multiple locking points along the full height of the active panel. The hardware is machined for daily use, not decorative. Laminated glass adds another layer: even if someone strikes the glass, the interlayer holds the pane together. Combined with tamper-resistant hinges, it’s a real deterrent on a back entry door.
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AfterColor & Glass Options
ViewLux offers six finish options on the VLX 100. Premium Black and Pure White are the two we quote most often in Fort Worth: Black anchors a modern farmhouse or contemporary build with white board-and-batten, and Pure White disappears into trim work on traditional brick homes. Anodized Silver reads commercial and works well on mid-century or industrial interiors. Bronze skews warmer and hides dust and fingerprints on high-traffic doors. Champagne is a niche choice that pairs beautifully with warm limestone and cream brick. Teak Wood brings a wood-look finish to the frame, which suits a home where wood windows or wood-look garage doors are already in play.
On glass, Clear maximizes natural light and stays true to the view. Frosted and Obscure give privacy where you need it: a door off the primary bath, a pantry, or a side entry facing a neighbor’s kitchen window. Low-E is our default recommendation in Fort Worth because it blocks a measurable amount of infrared heat while keeping visible light. Tempered is often required by code near the floor. Laminated is the upgrade we push when security, storm protection, or sound control is the priority.
Installation by Lightwell Windows Fort Worth in Fort Worth
A door is only as good as its installation. We cannot say that plainly enough. The VLX 100 is a precision aluminum system, and if the rough opening is racked, the floor is out of level, or the perimeter seal is sloppy, you will feel it in the operation and see it in your energy bill. Improper installation is also the fastest way to void a manufacturer warranty, because ViewLux warrants a properly installed door. That’s exactly why Fort Worth homeowners buy through us rather than picking up a unit at a big-box store and hiring whoever answers first on a bid site.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We check the rough opening for square, level, and plumb before the door is ordered. We verify the floor: brick, tile, wood, concrete slab; it doesn’t matter. We marry the threshold to it. On install day, we set the door level, plumb, and square using composite shims rated for compression, then mechanically fasten through the frame at every pre-drilled point. The entire perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, no gaps, no over-expansion pushing the jamb. The installation is executed to AAMA 2400 and 2410 standards, which govern the structural and water performance of installed fenestration. We finish with a water test on the sill and threshold, check the swing and lock action, and clean the site.
Fort Worth brings specific installation considerations. Slab foundations move; clay soil expands and contracts seasonally, and a door that fits tight today may bind in a drought year if the frame isn’t set with the right tolerances. South and west exposures demand attention to thermal expansion on dark finishes. We account for all of that in how we set your door.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
Lead time typically runs 3 to 6 weeks from the day your order is confirmed, depending on finish color and glass selection. Custom sizes and laminated glass do not add meaningful time, but finish availability can. We confirm current lead times when you get your quote. Call (682) 900-6694 and we’ll give you today’s real number, not a manufacturer brochure estimate.
In most cases, yes, when ordered with Low-E glass and a thermally broken frame that meets the current federal efficiency criteria. We cannot guarantee a credit, since that depends on the final glass package and your tax situation, but the NFRC-rated performance of this door commonly satisfies the residential energy credit requirements. Bring it up during your estimate and we’ll help you document the specs.
The manufacturer provides a warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, provided the door is installed by an authorized partner. That’s us. Our Fort Worth installation workmanship is also covered by Lightwell Windows Fort Worth, and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered before you sign anything.
Yes. The VLX 100 maxes out at 96 inches wide, but within that, the door is built to your opening. We order true custom widths and heights, so you’re not cutting a standard door into a non-standard hole. We take the measurements on-site in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the surrounding areas, and anything we measure wrong is on us. Call (682) 900-6694 to schedule your on-site measurement.
Minimal maintenance. Wash the frames with mild soap and water twice a year, keep the threshold track clear of dirt and debris, and lubricate the multi-point lock hardware annually with a dry silicone spray. Aluminum won’t rot, warp, or need painting. The finish is factory-applied and rated for years of Texas sun exposure, so you’re not repainting this door every five years like a wood unit.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Fort Worth
If you’re planning a wide opening, replacing a tired French door, or building new in Fort Worth, start with a real measurement and a line-item quote. We’ll bring finish samples, glass samples, and honest pricing. No pressure, no change orders. Call (682) 900-6694 today to schedule your free on-site measurement for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door.
Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities since day one.
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