VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Kendall, FL | Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum arched entryway built for homeowners who want a curved architectural statement with structural precision. At Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall, we’re an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Kendall, FL and the surrounding Miami-Dade area. We measure, fabricate-to-order, and install these custom curved doors for new construction, renovations, and architectural upgrades throughout neighborhoods like The Hammocks, Country Walk, and Dadeland. Whether you’re matching a Mediterranean revival archway or adding radius geometry to a contemporary build, this system delivers. Call (786) 321-3319 to schedule your free on-site measurement and written estimate.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door starts with a single piece of extruded aluminum, CNC-bent to precise radius specifications rather than pieced together from angled segments. That bent-aluminum method matters. It eliminates the weak points and visual seams you’d get from mitered corners on a curve, and it holds dimensional stability through decades of South Florida heat cycles.

We install this system for a specific type of Kendall homeowner. You’ve got an arched opening, or you want one. Maybe it’s a grand entry on a Pinecrest-adjacent estate, a curved wall of glass opening to a pool deck in Palmetto Bay, or a custom radius door replacing a standard rectangle in a Kendall townhouse renovation. The VLX 100 doesn’t adapt to the opening. The opening becomes what you designed.

The 0.098″ wall thickness gives the frame rigidity without bulk. At 2.56″ profile width, the sightlines stay clean. The maximum span is custom fabricated to order, which means we’re not forcing your project into a stock size. We send field measurements to ViewLux, their engineering team certifies the radius and span, and the unit arrives ready for our crew to install. That’s the authorized-partner difference: factory-direct fabrication with local, warranty-backed installation in Kendall.

Aluminum was the right choice for this product. It doesn’t swell, rot, or warp like wood in our humidity. It doesn’t sag under its own weight across a wide arch the way vinyl can. And with the thermal break technology built into the profile, you get the structural honesty of metal without the energy penalty of old-school aluminum.

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Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency

The thermal break insert separates interior and exterior aluminum surfaces, cutting conductive heat transfer. NFRC-rated performance means verified U-factors and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients you can compare across products. In Kendall, where summer cooling loads dominate your energy bill, that thermal break pays back year after year.

Acoustic Performance

Multi-chambered frame profiles and laminated glass options reduce exterior noise transmission. For homes near Florida’s Turnpike, the Palmetto Expressway, or busy arterials like Kendall Drive, the acoustic benefit is measurable. We specify glass thickness and air space based on your specific noise environment.

Airtightness & Weather Seal

Dual-durometer gaskets and compression seals maintain barrier integrity across the full arch perimeter. AAMA testing protocols verify air infiltration rates. In Kendall’s climate, airtightness isn’t comfort alone; it’s humidity control and indoor air quality.

Waterproofing

Integrated sill dams, weep systems, and sloped drainage paths move water out before it reaches interior finishes. The AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant at perimeter joints creates a flexible, continuous seal that accommodates structural movement without cracking. We’ve water-tested these installations through Kendall’s hardest summer storms.

Wind Resistance

Wind-load rated for Miami-Dade County requirements. The curved geometry actually distributes wind forces efficiently across the arch. With impact-resistant laminated glass specified, the assembly meets the toughest code requirements for High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

Security & Hardware

Multi-point locking hardware engages at several points along the frame, not just a single latch. The laminated glass option provides forced-entry resistance even if the outer lite breaks. For Kendall homeowners, that’s peace of mind during season when homes sit unoccupied.

Color & Glass Options

Premium Black dominates our Kendall installations on contemporary and transitional homes. It disappears against dark frames and makes glass read as pure opening. Pure White works on coastal cottages, Bermuda-style homes, and any architecture where you want the door to read as light.

Anodized Silver is the honest metal finish - no paint, no coating to wear. It ages with dignity and suits industrial-modern or mid-century projects. Bronze and Champagne warm up traditional and Mediterranean revival entries throughout The Hammocks and Country Walk. Teak Wood finish gives you the grain visual without the maintenance liability of actual wood in our humidity.

Glass selection depends on placement and privacy needs. Clear for views and maximum daylight. Frosted or Obscure for bathrooms, sidelights facing neighbors, or street-facing entries where you want light without visibility. Low-E coating is standard recommendation for Kendall - it reflects infrared heat while passing visible light. Tempered for safety code compliance near floors and wet areas. Laminated for impact rating, security, and acoustic damping. We walk through each option during your free estimate and show samples in your actual light conditions.

Installation by Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall in Kendall

We don’t subcontract your arched door to a crew that’s never bent a radius frame. Our installers are Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall employees, trained on ViewLux systems, and they’ve done this work in Kendall homes specifically.

Every installation starts with field verification. We measure the rough opening at multiple points across the arch, check for plumb and level of surrounding structure, and photograph conditions. Those measurements go to ViewLux engineering for fabrication approval. No cutting corners on a custom unit - once it’s bent, it’s bent.

At installation, we set the frame plumb, level, and square within 1/8″ across the full span. Shimming is structural, not cosmetic; we use composite shims that won’t compress or rot. The AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant goes on all perimeter joints, expanding to fill irregularities without distorting the frame. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards explicitly because deviation voids the manufacturer warranty. That’s not fine print - it’s the reality of custom aluminum systems.

Final step is water testing. We spray the assembly with a calibrated water stream, check interior surfaces with moisture meters, and verify weep drainage. Then we clean the site, protect the finish, and walk you through operation and maintenance.

Kendall’s specific conditions matter here. Our limestone substrate and coral rock foundations can shift seasonally. Our humidity and salt air test sealant adhesion. Our afternoon thunderstorms verify drainage in real time. We’ve installed these doors long enough in Kendall to know what fails and what lasts. That experience is part of what you buy when you hire Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door?

Lead time typically runs 8-12 weeks from final measurement approval to installation, because each unit is CNC-bent to your specific radius and fabricated to order. Call (786) 321-3319 to check current production schedules and reserve your slot.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?

The NFRC-rated thermal break performance and Low-E glass options may contribute to whole-home energy efficiency credits under current federal programs; we provide certified performance data for your tax preparer. Call (786) 321-3319 and we’ll share the specific ratings for your configuration.

What warranty comes with the Arched / Custom Door?

ViewLux backs the product with a manufacturer warranty on frame and finish, and Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall provides our own workmanship warranty on the installation. The product warranty requires AAMA-standard installation by an authorized partner - which is exactly what we deliver in Kendall. Call (786) 321-3319 for full warranty documentation.

Can I customize the size?

Yes - the maximum span is custom fabricated to order with no standard size restriction. We measure your opening, ViewLux engineers the radius and span, and the unit is built to those exact dimensions. Call (786) 321-3319 to schedule a free on-site measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames in Kendall’s climate?

Rinse frames quarterly with fresh water to remove salt and mineral deposits, operate hardware monthly to distribute lubricant, and inspect weep holes seasonally for debris. No painting, staining, or sealing required. Call (786) 321-3319 if you want our maintenance checklist or a service visit.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Kendall

Ready to add a curved architectural statement to your Kendall home? Call Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall at (786) 321-3319 to schedule your free on-site measurement. We’ll bring finish samples, glass samples, and a written quote with no pressure. Every VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door we install is measured for your opening, fabricated to your radius, and backed by authorized ViewLux warranty coverage. Let’s start your project.

Written by the team at Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall, serving Kendall, FL as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.