VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Worth, TX | Lightwell Windows Fort Worth

An arched entry door changes how a home feels the moment someone walks up to it. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door from ViewLux is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway, built to hold a precise curve without the warping or sagging you see in wood arches after a few Texas summers. Lightwell Windows Fort Worth is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we handle the measuring, the fabrication order, and the install so the curve lands exactly where it should. If you’re planning an arched entry in Fort Worth, call us at (682) 900-6694 and we’ll walk you through what the VLX 100 can do.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 is built around a single idea: arched doorways should look hand-crafted but perform like precision engineering. ViewLux bends the aluminum frame with CNC equipment, which is why the arc stays uniform from the threshold to the crown. There’s no field-bending, no improvised curve, no filler hiding an imperfect radius. The frame is extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.098 inches and a profile width of 2.56 inches, giving the door enough structural mass to hold its shape over a wide arched span.

We see this door most often in two places around Fort Worth. The first is new custom builds in neighborhoods like Montserrat, Mira Vista, and Walsh, where an arched front entry is part of the elevation’s personality and the builder wants something more durable than segmented wood. The second is remodels of older homes in Arlington Heights, Berkeley Place, and Ryan Place, where the original arch is a character feature the homeowner wants to preserve but upgrade.

Because the VLX 100 is custom fabricated to order, the maximum span is determined by your opening rather than a stock catalog. That’s the real advantage here: if your arched rough opening is unusual, the frame is made to match it. The curved architectural statement is not compromised by the manufacturing process, it’s defined by it. Structural precision means the door seals evenly around the entire perimeter, the lock engages cleanly, and the sweep at the sill closes tight.

For Fort Worth homeowners, the aluminum construction matters because of our climate. Wood arches expand and contract through our hot summers and occasional freeze cycles, which leads to sticking doors and cracked finishes. The aluminum frame on the VLX 100 doesn’t move the same way. The thermal break inside the profile helps manage heat transfer, so you’re not sacrificing energy performance for the looks.

If you want to talk through whether the VLX 100 fits your home’s architecture, call (682) 900-6694. We can look at photos of your entry and give you an honest read before anyone measures anything.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is made of, in plain terms:

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, CNC-bent to your specified arch radius
• Wall thickness: 0.098 inch, providing a rigid frame that resists racking and flex
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, balanced for visibility and structural strength
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order, sized to your measured rough opening
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Thermal performance: Thermally broken profile with NFRC-rated energy data
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410, installed by Lightwell Windows Fort Worth
• Perimeter sealant: AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam on all joints

If you need a specific size or glass configuration, the best move is to call (682) 900-6694 and give us the rough opening dimensions. We’ll confirm what’s possible before you commit to anything.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The thermally broken frame separates the interior and exterior aluminum with a non-conductive barrier. That break is what keeps your Fort Worth entry from turning into a radiator in August or a cold spot in January. NFRC-rated performance data is available for the glass packages, so you can see real numbers before choosing your glazing.

Acoustic Performance

Arched entries often face busy streets or active neighborhoods. Laminated glass adds a sound-dampening interlayer that cuts a meaningful amount of external noise. Even a standard double-pane setup on the VLX 100 will outperform an older single-pane arch, which matters on streets like Camp Bowie or University Drive where traffic hums all day.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

An arch is only as good as its perimeter seal. Every joint on the VLX 100 gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, per the installation standard we follow. That foam fills gaps without distorting the frame, so you get a true air barrier around a curved profile, not just caulk smeared over a gap.

Waterproofing

Fort Worth gets real rain, and arched doors are notorious for leaking at the crown if the flashing is wrong. Our install method addresses the head of the arch, the side jambs, and the sill as a complete drainage system, not three separate parts. Water gets directed out and down, never into the rough opening.

Wind Resistance

North Texas sees straight-line winds and the occasional severe storm front. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the aluminum frame won’t flex under pressure like a hollow wood door. If you’re in an exposed area, laminated impact glass is available as an upgrade.

Security & Hardware

The 0.098-inch frame wall and multi-point hardware options give you a solid lock engagement across the full height of the door. The aluminum construction won’t split around the deadbolt like wood can. Pair it with laminated glass and you have an entry that resists both forced entry and flying debris.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and the right one depends on your home’s style. Premium Black is the current favorite for modern and farmhouse-modern builds across Fort Worth, giving a sharp outline against brick or white stucco. Pure White suits traditional elevations, especially painted brick homes in neighborhoods like Ridglea Hills or Tanglewood. Anodized Silver has that clean metallic look that fits contemporary glass-heavy designs. Bronze works well on ranches and mid-century homes, bringing warmth without the maintenance of dark painted wood. Champagne reads softer than silver and pairs well with warm stone. Teak Wood gives the aluminum frame a wood appearance that holds up without the repainting schedule of real wood in Fort Worth’s sun.

On the glass side, Clear lets in maximum daylight, ideal for entries that open into a foyer or stair hall. Frosted and Obscure add privacy while keeping the light, useful if your entry faces the street at close range. Low-E reduces heat gain and UV fade, worth it on any west-facing entry in Fort Worth. Tempered meets safety glazing code requirements for doors and sidelites. Laminated adds security and storm protection, and is the option we recommend most for arched entries in wind-exposed areas.

Not sure which combination fits? Call (682) 900-6694 and we can bring finish samples to your home so you see them against your actual brick or stone.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Fort Worth in Fort Worth

An arched door only performs as well as its installation. We’ve seen doors from good manufacturers fail in two years because the installer didn’t understand how to flash a curved opening. That’s why Lightwell Windows Fort Worth installs every VLX 100 ourselves, using our own trained crews rather than subcontracting to whoever’s available.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening. We check the structural header above the arch, verify the opening dimensions match the fabrication order, and inspect the sill condition before anything gets set. If the rough opening isn’t right, we say so before the door goes in, because no door can fix a bad opening.

On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, with the arch centered in the opening. This matters on an arched door more than a rectangle, because even a half-degree of racking will show up as an uneven reveal at the crown. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every joint, which seals the gap without bowing the frame. Then we flash the head and jambs per AAMA 2400/2410 standards, install the sill pan, and run a water test before we leave. Cleanup happens before the final walkthrough, not after.

One thing we tell every Fort Worth customer: improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. If a door is installed out of square or flashed incorrectly, ViewLux won’t cover the resulting damage. Professional installation isn’t an upsell, it’s the only way the warranty stays valid.

Fort Worth also brings specific code requirements, including wind-load ratings and safety glazing rules on doors and adjacent sidelites. We pull permits when the city requires them and schedule the inspections. You don’t have to navigate the permit counter on your own.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Worth

If you’re ready to see what a precision-built arched entry would cost for your Fort Worth home, let’s start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll verify your rough opening, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a written quote with no surprises. Call (682) 900-6694 today to schedule yours.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Fort Worth, authorized ViewLux installation partner, serving Fort Worth, TX and surrounding communities.