VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Pasadena, CA | Lightwell Windows Pasadena

The VLX 100 Double Swing French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for wide openings, clean sightlines, and daily use that doesn’t punish the hardware. It’s the door Pasadena homeowners choose when a patio, balcony, or garden connection matters as much as the interior space itself. Lightwell Windows Pasadena is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we sell, measure, install, and service this exact product line with factory-backed training and AAMA-compliant installation. If you’re researching this door for a Spanish Colonial in Madison Heights or a mid-century in the San Rafael Hills, you’re in the right place. Call (626) 628-2308 to talk specs, lead times, or to schedule a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door from ViewLux is a paired aluminum French door with symmetrical sightlines, a flush threshold, and multi-point lock hardware. What that means in practice: both door panels match visually, there’s no raised sill to trip over when you walk from your Pasadena dining room to the back patio, and the lock doesn’t rely on a single catch point. The doors swing open from the center, which is what most people picture when they say “French door,” and they’re engineered for openings up to 96 inches wide.

Architecturally, this is a door that works across Pasadena’s housing stock. On a 1920s bungalow in Bungalow Heaven, the slim aluminum profile reads almost like steel without the weight or rust problems. On a newer build in Hastings Ranch, it gives you the indoor-outdoor flow that Southern California living rewards. The 2.56-inch profile width is deliberately narrow, which maximizes glass area. You get more light, more view, and less frame.

Why aluminum? Because Pasadena’s dry heat and cool evenings put real stress on wood and vinyl doors. Wood swells and sticks. Vinyl flexes and fades. An aluminum frame with a 0.098-inch wall thickness stays dimensionally stable. It doesn’t warp in a Santa Ana wind event, and it won’t sag after five years of daily use. The engineering focus here is longevity under daily cycles: hinges, seals, and the multi-point lock are all spec’d for repeated operation, not just showroom appearance.

Technical Specifications

We’re going to lay out the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door numbers plainly, because you should know exactly what you’re buying before anyone gives you a quote. These specs come from the ViewLux product documentation for this series, and Lightwell Windows Pasadena installs to these exact tolerances in homes across Pasadena, CA.

• Profile material: Extruded aluminum, 0.098-inch wall thickness for structural rigidity without bulk
• Profile width: 2.56 inches, keeping the frame visually light and the glass area generous
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide, accommodating wide patio and garden openings
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated (impact-rated option available for Pasadena hillside homes)
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen or none
• Threshold: Flush, wheelchair-friendly, and code-compliant for accessible entries
• Hardware: Multi-point locking system, tested for security and repeated use

Performance Features

These are the six performance areas that matter most for a double swing door in Pasadena’s climate. Each one is grounded in the testing and installation standards we follow.

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology, which separates the interior and exterior aluminum with a non-conductive barrier. That barrier prevents heat transfer through the frame itself, a common weakness in older aluminum doors. ViewLux rates the thermal performance through NFRC testing, and the numbers hold up in Pasadena’s summer heat. With Low-E glass, you’re cutting UV exposure and keeping conditioned air inside where it belongs. Your cooling bill in August will notice.

Acoustic Performance – If you live near the 210, Colorado Boulevard, or the Rose Bowl, you know traffic and event noise doesn’t politely stop at your property line. The VLX 100 with laminated glass adds meaningful sound reduction compared to standard annealed glass. The aluminum frame’s rigidity also helps: fewer micro-gaps mean fewer paths for noise to sneak through. It’s not recording-studio silence, but it’s a measurable step down from what most Pasadena homes currently have.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – This door is designed and installed to keep air where it belongs. The perimeter sealing system compresses against the frame when closed, and the multi-point lock pulls both panels tight on all sides. During installation, we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints, which fills the gap between the rough opening and the door frame. That stops drafts, dust intrusion, and the fine grit that Santa Ana winds push against every seal in Pasadena.

Waterproofing – Pasadena gets about 20 inches of rain a year, but when it rains, it can pour. The VLX 100 is engineered with internal weep channels that direct any moisture that enters the frame down and out, not into your wall cavity or flooring. Combined with our AAMA 812 perimeter sealing and proper flashing details at the sill, the door handles winter storms without drama. We also run a final water test after installation to confirm the seal is doing its job before we clean up and hand you the key.

Wind Resistance – The San Gabriel Valley sees strong gust events, especially in hillside neighborhoods like Altadena and the San Rafael Hills, where wind accelerates over the mountains. The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and its 0.098-inch wall thickness gives the frame real resistance to deflection. For maximum protection, laminated impact-resistant glass is available, which holds together if struck and resists forced entry under wind pressure.

Security & Hardware – French doors have a reputation for being weak security points. The VLX 100 addresses that with multi-point lock hardware: the lock engages at three points along the frame when you lift the handle, not just one deadbolt in the middle. That spreads force across the locking points and makes prying the panels apart dramatically harder. It’s the same concept used on high-security entry doors, applied to a double swing configuration.

Color & Glass Options

Six finish options, six glass types, and a screen decision. Here’s how we talk through it with Pasadena clients.

Premium Black is the most requested finish for modern and contemporary homes in Pasadena, especially on white stucco or light brick exteriors. Pure White suits traditional Spanish and Mediterranean styles where dark frames feel too heavy. Anodized Silver gives that machined aluminum look that pairs well with mid-century architecture in neighborhoods like Linda Vista. Bronze is a warm, muted option that bridges modern and traditional. Champagne is subtle and refined, popular for entryways and formal living spaces. Teak Wood replicate s the warmth of a wood French door without any of the maintenance, which makes sense if you love the look of wood but don’t want to refinish it every three years in Pasadena’s sun.

Glass selection depends on what the door opens onto. Clear for unimpeded views of a garden or the San Gabriel Mountains. Low-E for sun-facing exposures where heat and UV fading are real concerns. Tempered is required by code in many door applications and it’s a standard we recommend regardless for safety. Laminated for sound control, security, or impact resistance. Frosted or Obscure for privacy on a street-facing door or a bathroom-adjacent opening. The retractable screen option disappears into the frame when not in use, which is cleaner than a traditional hinge screen.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Pasadena in Pasadena

Here’s the most important thing to understand about buying a VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door: the installation determines whether the door performs. We’ve replaced doors in Pasadena that were expensive product failures, not because the door was bad, but because the install was sloppy. An aluminum double swing door with a 96-inch span has very little tolerance for an out-of-square opening. If the rough opening is off, the panels bind. If the perimeter is not sealed correctly, water finds its way in. If the frame isn’t level and plumb, the multi-point lock won’t engage properly. And in every one of those cases, the manufacturer warranty is void because the problem was installation, not product.

We install every VLX 100 to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which govern the proper installation of windows and doors in exterior walls. Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening: we check framing condition, squareness, and any signs of water damage before we place an order. On install day, we set the door level, plumb, and square using shims and a laser, not a bubble level and good intentions. We apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around the full perimeter, which seals the gap without bowing the frame. We flash the threshold and head properly, then run a water test with a hose to confirm there are no leaks before we trim out and clean up. That’s the standard, every time, on every job in Pasadena.

Pasadena-specific considerations: hillside homes often have settling foundations, which means we sometimes need to adjust the opening before the door goes in. Older homes in Bungalow Heaven and Madison Heights frequently have non-standard rough openings that require a custom configuration. And Pasadena’s building department requires permits for door replacements in some situations, which we handle as part of the project. None of this is a problem, as long as it’s planned for. Call (626) 628-2308 to start.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Pasadena

If you’re serious about the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door, the next step is a free on-site measurement. We’ll come to your Pasadena home, inspect the opening, talk through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with fixed pricing and no change orders. Call (626) 628-2308 to schedule yours, or to start a project conversation.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Pasadena, serving Pasadena, CA and the San Gabriel Valley since 2011.