VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Woodland Hills, CA | Juniper Windows Woodland Hills

The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum single entry system with a slimline profile and a multi-point lock built into a door that reads as clean architecture, not hardware. It’s the door homeowners in Woodland Hills choose when they want a street-facing entry that feels more like a design decision than a utility. Juniper Windows Woodland Hills is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the real product, warrantied installation, and a local Woodland Hills team that has installed this door across the San Fernando Valley. For pricing or a free measurement, call (831) 508-3441.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

ViewLux designed the VLX 100 for one specific purpose: to make a single entry door look like it belongs in a gallery. The frame is narrow, the sightlines are minimal, and the aluminum body gives it a crisp edge that vinyl or wood simply can’t replicate. It’s a swing door, meaning it hinges like a conventional entry, but the engineering underneath is anything but conventional. The door carries a multi-point locking system, which means the latch engages at the top, middle, and bottom of the frame, not just one deadbolt in the center. That detail matters years after installation when the door still sits flush and closes with a solid feel.

We recommend the VLX 100 for homes in Woodland Hills that lean contemporary or mid-century. It pairs well with flat-roof ranch houses south of Ventura Boulevard, newer builds in the hills above Calabasas, and any property where the entry door faces west and needs to survive intense afternoon sun. Aluminum doesn’t warp in heat, doesn’t swell with humidity, and won’t fade under UV exposure the way wood stains do. For a neighborhood like Woodland Hills, where summers regularly push into the 90s and 100s, that’s not a luxury. It’s the baseline for a door that still closes correctly in October.

Buyers commonly compare this to steel or fiberglass entry doors. Steel weighs more and dents. Fiberglass tries to imitate wood. The VLX 100 isn’t imitating anything. It’s a manufactured aluminum door with thermal break technology, modern finishes, and hardware that feels substantial when you pull it. If you’re replacing an old wood door that sticks every summer, this is the upgrade that fixes the problem permanently.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is made of and what you can configure when ordering through Juniper Windows Woodland Hills:

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches. This is the thickness of the aluminum extrusion wall. It’s on the heavier side for residential aluminum, which gives the door better rigidity and helps keep the frame square over decades.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches. The visible frame is deliberately narrow. It keeps the door looking light, but still houses the thermal break and multi-point locking hardware.
• Maximum span: Up to 48 inches wide. A standard entry door is 36 inches. The VLX 100 can be specified as a true single panel up to four feet, which is useful for wider entryways in custom Woodland Hills homes.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated. Each is available as a full or partial lite configuration, depending on whether you want more glass or more privacy.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood. All finishes are factory-applied, not painted on site.
• Screen options: Retractable screen, or none. The retractable screen rolls away into the frame when not in use, so it doesn’t interrupt the door’s look.
• Performance: NFRC-rated thermal performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, wind-load rated for Woodland Hills building requirements.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 includes a thermal break inside the aluminum frame, which interrupts heat transfer between the interior and exterior surfaces. Combined with Low-E glass, the door holds an NFRC energy rating that keeps your Woodland Hills entry from acting like a radiator in August or a heat sink in January.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum frames with proper glazing channels reduce sound transmission better than old hollow-core wood doors. If you live near Topanga Canyon Boulevard or under the flight path into Burbank, laminated glass upgrade makes a measurable difference in how much road and air traffic reaches your living room.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every VLX 100 install includes full perimeter weatherstripping and AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all joints. The result is a door that doesn’t whistle when Santa Ana winds hit, and doesn’t leak conditioned air during peak cooling season.

Waterproofing – The sill and threshold are designed to shed water away from the interior, not trap it. Juniper Windows Woodland Hills installs the door with a positive slope on the exterior flashing and verifies drainage before the final walkthrough. Woodland Hills gets most of its rain in a few heavy storms, so the door needs to handle sporadic downpours without moisture creeping under the threshold.

Wind Resistance – The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, including the gust zones common in the hills above the Valley. A 48-inch-wide door panel needs a stiff frame and solid anchoring to stay square in high wind. This door is engineered for that load.

Security & Hardware – Multi-point locking means the door latches at three points along the frame. It’s a genuine security improvement over single-deadbolt entry systems. The handle sets are mounted through the aluminum profile, not screwed into a wooden edge, so they don’t loosen over time.

Color & Glass Options

Six factory finishes are available. Premium Black is the most popular choice for modern and contemporary houses in Woodland Hills. It creates a defined contrast against light stucco and pairs cleanly with black window frames. Pure White works best on Spanish and Mediterranean exteriors where bright sills and door surrounds are already part of the design. Anodized Silver is the closest to raw aluminum and suits industrial or loft-style interiors. Bronze reads warmer than black and works well with wood accents and landscape-heavy front entries. Champagne sits between gold and silver and is a good option for homes with warm stone or travertine entry paths. Teak Wood is a faux-wood finish for homeowners who want the look of a timber entry without the maintenance.

Glass selection drives both privacy and energy performance. Clear is for maximum visibility. Frosted and Obscure glass diffuse light while blocking direct sightlines, which we recommend for doors that face the street or a neighbor’s window. Low-E coats the glass to reject solar heat, which matters on west-facing Woodland Hills entries. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required by code for full-lite doors. Laminated glass adds a bonded interlayer that holds the pane together under impact, improves sound control, and provides an extra layer of forced-entry resistance.

Installation by Juniper Windows Woodland Hills in Woodland Hills

We install the VLX 100 to a standard that goes beyond what most general contractors do. The process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We measure for squareness, verify the structural header, and check for any water damage in the existing frame before we remove anything. That step catches problems early, before they become change orders.

During installation, the door is set level, plumb, and square. Those three words get thrown around casually, but with a 48-inch aluminum panel, a quarter-inch of sagging at the sill becomes a visible gap and a lock that won’t engage. We shim and anchor the frame so the reveal lines stay consistent, then check the door’s operation at three points: handle side, hinge side, and top corner.

Sealing is where manufacturer warranties are won or lost. We use AAMA 812 compliant low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint, then apply flashing tape at the sill and head per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. After the foam cures, we run a water test on the threshold and inspect the interior for any sign of moisture. Cleanup includes removal of the old door, foam trimmings, and packaging, so your entry is usable the same day.

Woodland Hills sits in a high-UV climate with long dry spells followed by intense winter rain. That cycle breaks down cheap sealants and causes aluminum frames to expand and contract. Professional installation with the right materials is the only way the door stays watertight and operable through those swings. Improper installation can void the ViewLux manufacturer warranty, which is one more reason we recommend our Woodland Hills crew rather than a handyman with a level they never use.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door? Lead time is typically three to five weeks from order confirmation to delivery at our Woodland Hills shop, depending on glass and finish combinations. Custom sizes or laminated glass can add time. Call (831) 508-3441 for a current estimate based on your specific configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits? The VLX 100 with Low-E glass may qualify for federal energy efficiency incentives, but eligibility depends on the specific glass package, orientation, and current program rules. We can provide the NFRC performance data for your build so your tax professional can confirm.

What warranty comes with the Swing / Entry Door? The VLX 100 includes ViewLux’s manufacturer warranty on materials and finish, and Juniper Windows Woodland Hills provides a workmanship warranty on installation. Warranty coverage assumes the door was installed to AAMA standards, which is exactly how our team installs every door.

Can I customize the size? Yes. The VLX 100 is available in width increments up to 48 inches and in custom heights for taller openings. In Woodland Hills, custom-height doors are common on homes with grand entries or raised thresholds. Exact dimensions get confirmed at the free on-site measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames? Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and mild soap twice a year, and clean the threshold track if you have a retractable screen. Avoid abrasive cleaners. That’s the entire maintenance routine for an aluminum door in Woodland Hills. No repainting, no sealing, no wood rot to repair.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in Woodland Hills

If you’re considering the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door for your Woodland Hills home, the next step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll confirm rough opening size, discuss glass and finish, and give you a written, line-item quote before anyone signs anything. Call (831) 508-3441 to schedule your free estimate with Juniper Windows Woodland Hills.

Written by the team at Juniper Windows Woodland Hills, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Woodland Hills, CA.