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The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for homeowners in Greenacres who want wide, open sightlines without giving up strength or weather protection. It’s the door you choose when a single panel feels too narrow and a sliding door feels too generic. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Greenacres, which means you get the product exactly as engineered, installed to AAMA standards, and backed by a real local team. Call (754) 339-0784 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get a written line-item quote.
Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
The VLX 100 is ViewLux’s paired aluminum French door series, and it’s the product we recommend most often when a Greenacres homeowner wants symmetry. Two door panels meeting in the middle, matching sightlines left and right, with a flush threshold that lets you walk from living room to patio without catching a toe. It reads clean from both inside and outside.
The frame is extruded aluminum with a 2.56-inch profile width and 0.098-inch wall thickness. That’s a substantial extrusion, not a thin builder-grade shell. The weight you feel when the panel swings is the first clue that this door is engineered differently than what you’d find at a big-box supplier.
Hardware matters on a double swing more than on almost any other door type, because both panels have to align perfectly every time they close. The VLX 100 uses multi-point lock hardware that engages at the top, bottom, and center of the active panel. The inactive panel locks into the frame with flush bolts. When everything is set correctly, you get one solid closure instead of that rattling, half-latched feel that cheap French doors develop after a few Florida summers.
Who is this door for? Greenacres homeowners doing a patio conversion, a dining room that opens to a lanai, or a master suite that should feel connected to the backyard. It fits both modern single-story homes and the older ranch-style houses throughout central Palm Beach County. If you’ve been told French doors can’t handle South Florida humidity, the VLX 100 is the counterargument.
Technical Specifications
Here’s what the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door brings to the table, in practical terms:
- Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches, which gives the extrusion real rigidity and resistance to racking over time.
- Profile width: 2.56 inches, a slim enough line for a modern look but deep enough to house the thermal break and weather seals.
- Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide across the pair, depending on panel configuration and glass weight.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Mix and match per panel if needed.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
- Screen options: Retractable screen or none, depending on how you want the opening to function.
- Threshold: Flush profile, which means minimal step-over and easier wheelchair or walker access.
These specs map directly to real decisions. A 96-inch opening changes how a room feels. The 2.56-inch profile keeps the glass dominant. The 0.098-inch wall thickness is why the panels don’t sag after five years of daily use in Greenacres heat.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency - The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology, which separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces with a non-conductive barrier. That break is what keeps your air conditioning inside and the Florida heat outside. NFRC-rated energy performance means the numbers are independently verified, not a manufacturer’s guess.
Acoustic Performance - Aluminum is naturally dense, and when paired with laminated glass, the VLX 100 cuts down exterior noise noticeably. Homeowners near Jog Road, Lake Worth Road, or the Florida Turnpike corridor in Greenacres tell us the drop in road noise after replacing old sliding doors is one of the first things they notice.
Airtightness & Weather Seal - The double swing configuration means twice the perimeter seal of a single door. Each panel is gasketed independently, and the center meeting stile carries its own compression seal. During our installation, we use AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every perimeter joint, which eliminates the air gaps that cheaper installations leave behind.
Waterproofing - South Florida gets sideways rain. The VLX 100’s drainage design channels water out through weep paths in the frame rather than letting it pool against the seals. Combined with proper flashing and the AAMA 812 foam perimeter, the system handles Greenacres summer downpours the way it’s supposed to.
Wind Resistance - The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements. In Palm Beach County, that’s not optional. The combination of the 0.098-inch wall thickness and multi-point locking hardware means the door stays closed and rigid when a storm front pushes through.
Security & Hardware - Multi-point locks engage the frame at three points instead of one. That’s a meaningful difference in a double swing door, because the center seam is always the weak point on cheaper installations. With the VLX 100, the seam is locked top, middle, and bottom, and the fixed panel is secured with flush bolts into the head and sill.
Color & Glass Options
Greenacres architecture runs the range from 1970s ranch homes to modern new builds, and the VLX 100’s six finish options cover both ends of that spectrum. Pure White and Premium Black are the two finishes we order most. White works on traditional homes with stucco or siding; black reads contemporary and frames the glass dramatically against a light interior. Anodized Silver is the raw aluminum look, commercial-grade and unfussy. Bronze suits homes with warm earth tones. Champagne is a softer metallic that hides fingerprints better than darker finishes. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish for homeowners who want the look of wood with none of the rot, swelling, or termite risk in Greenacres humidity.
On glass, the practical breakdown is this: Low-E is the default upgrade for any door facing direct sun, because it cuts heat gain without darkening the view. Tempered glass is safety rated and typically required near the floor by code. Laminated glass adds impact resistance, which is the option we recommend for any Greenacres homeowner who wants peace of mind during hurricane season. Frosted and Obscure are the choices for a bathroom-adjacent door or a ground-floor bedroom where you want light without exposure.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Greenacres
Here’s the thing about a double swing French door: even a perfectly manufactured door will leak, bind, or sag if it’s installed out of level. A double swing is less forgiving than a single door or a slider, because both panels have to meet in the middle and seal against each other. An out-of-plumb frame means the door never closes right, and no amount of adjustment fixes it. That’s why installation quality is the single biggest factor in how a VLX 100 performs over its lifetime.
Our installation process in Greenacres starts before we ever touch the opening. We inspect the existing rough opening, check the floor for level, and verify the header is straight. If the opening isn’t right, we fix it before the door goes in. The door is set level, plumb, and square, shimmed at the correct points, and anchored to the structure. Then we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant around the entire perimeter, which seals against air and water without warping the frame. Every installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which cover proper flashing, drainage, and anchoring for residential window and door installations.
Greenacres-specific considerations matter here. Our soil shifts with the wet-dry cycle, which means older homes may have floor slabs that are no longer perfectly level. We account for that before the door is ordered, not after it’s installed. And Palm Beach County’s wind-load requirements mean the anchoring pattern has to be right for the exposure, not just good enough for a calm day.
After the door is in, we run a water test on the threshold and perimeter, check every lock point, cycle both panels, and confirm the reveal lines are even. We don’t leave until it closes the way a door at this price point should close. Improper installation voids a manufacturer warranty faster than anything else, which is why working with an authorized ViewLux partner in Greenacres protects the investment.
Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door
Lead time for the VLX 100 in Greenacres is typically 4 to 6 weeks from order to delivery, depending on the glass package and finish you select. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass can add a week or two. We lock in your order after the on-site measurement is confirmed, and we coordinate delivery around your schedule. Call (754) 339-0784 to start the process and get a firm timeline for your specific configuration.
It can, depending on the glass package. The Low-E and impact laminated options are the configurations most likely to meet the energy performance thresholds for federal tax credits, but eligibility changes. The best approach in Greenacres is to tell us what you’re hoping to qualify for, and we’ll help you select a glass package that meets the NFRC ratings the programs require.
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the frame, hardware, and glass, and the specific coverage depends on the finish and glass package selected. Our installation work in Greenacres is also backed by our own workmanship warranty, which covers the labor we perform. What’s critical to understand is that a manufacturer warranty is only valid if the door is installed per their specifications, which is exactly why we install to AAMA 2400/2410 standards. Call (754) 339-0784 and we’ll walk you through the exact warranty terms for the configuration you want.
Yes. The double swing configuration is manufactured to your specific rough opening dimensions up to 96 inches wide. That means no filler strips, no awkward gaps, and no rebuilding the opening to fit a stock-size door. Our measurement team in Greenacres verifies every opening before the order is placed, so what gets manufactured is what actually fits your home.
Aluminum frames are low maintenance, but they do need periodic attention in South Florida. We recommend washing the frames twice a year with mild soap and water, keeping the bottom weep holes clear of debris, and checking the weather seals before hurricane season. The powder-coated finishes hold up well to UV exposure, and the anodized finishes are naturally corrosion resistant. Avoid harsh solvents and pressure washing directly at the seals, and the frame will look right for decades.
Get a Quote - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Greenacres
If you’re ready to see what a properly installed double swing French door does for your Greenacres home, start with a free on-site measurement. We’ll measure your opening, review glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with zero change orders later. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (754) 339-0784 to schedule yours. The quote costs nothing, and you’ll know exactly what the door costs before you commit to anything.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Greenacres, FL.
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