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Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
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PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in San Diego, CA | Westlight Windows San Diego
The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a modern aluminum entry system built for homeowners across San Diego who want a front door that feels architectural, not ornamental. It pairs a slim 2.56-inch profile with a multi-point locking system, so you get a minimalist look without sacrificing security or weather performance. Westlight Windows San Diego is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order directly from the manufacturer, install to AAMA standards, and stand behind the work from measurement to final inspection. If you’re remodeling in Point Loma, building new in Rancho Bernardo, or replacing a tired entry door in Mission Hills, this is the door that anchors the facade. Call (619) 793-3829 to schedule a free on-site measurement.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door
The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door is a single entry door with a clean aluminum frame and a multi-point locking system that engages at the top, middle, and bottom of the slab. It’s built for the kind of buyer who looks at a front door and sees the first impression of the whole house. The frame profile measures 2.56 inches wide, which is slender enough to feel contemporary but deep enough to carry thermally broken aluminum, impact-rated glass, and the hardware that makes this door perform when the Santa Ana winds push against it.
In San Diego, we install the VLX 100 in two very different contexts. The first is modern coastal construction: stacked stone, smooth stucco, flat roofs, and window walls. The second is mid-century and ranch-style homes getting a facade refresh, where a clean aluminum entry door replaces a warped wood slab that has spent 40 years swelling and shrinking with the marine layer. The VLX 100 fits both because it’s understated. It doesn’t announce itself with ornamentation. It reads as a precise line in the wall, and that’s the point.
The wall thickness on the aluminum is 0.098 inches, which gives the frame serious torsional stiffness. That matters here. A cheap steel door flexes when it’s slammed. This one doesn’t. The slab hangs level and stays level, year after year, through coastal humidity in La Jolla and dry heat in El Cajon. And because ViewLux engineers the frame and the slab as a matched system, the tolerances are tighter than anything you’ll get from a big-box door with mixed hardware. Westlight Windows San Diego has installed enough entry doors across San Diego County to tell you: the difference between a door that feels expensive and one that actually is expensive is in the frame joinery, the sill design, and the installation. This product earns its price on all three.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame profile width | 2.56 inches |
| Aluminum wall thickness | 0.098 inches |
| Maximum slab width | 48 inches |
| Glass options | Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated |
| Finish options | Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood |
| Screen options | Retractable Screen, None |
| Locking system | Multi-point, top/middle/bottom engagement |
| Thermal performance | Thermally broken frame, NFRC-rated |
| Installation standard | AAMA 2400/2410 compliant |
Each VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door we order for San Diego homes is built to the opening dimensions we measure on site, not to a stock size that gets shimmed and chiseled to fit. That’s the advantage of working with an authorized partner rather than a general contractor who picks up whatever the supply house has on the shelf.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 frame is thermally broken, which means the interior and exterior aluminum are separated by a non-conductive barrier. In San Diego’s inland zones like Escondido and Poway, where summer afternoons push 90 degrees, that break keeps the inside of the frame from turning into a radiator. NFRC-rated performance data is available per glass package.
Acoustic Performance – If you live near the 5, the 805, or the flight path into Lindbergh Field, you know that a solid entry door is the first line of defense against noise. Laminated glass, which is available on the VLX 100, cuts sound transmission significantly more than standard annealed glass. The tight frame tolerances also reduce the air gaps that let sound leak around the slab edges.
Airtightness & Weather Seal – The multi-point locking system pulls the slab into the frame at three points, which compresses the weatherstripping evenly along the full height of the door. A single-point lock leaves the top and bottom corners slightly open. This system doesn’t. For San Diego homes that face the prevailing ocean breeze, that means fewer drafts and less dust intrusion.
Waterproofing – Every Sill and perimeter joint on a Westlight Windows San Diego installation gets AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam sealant. That’s a standard we apply to every ViewLux door we install, because water that finds its way behind a poorly sealed frame in a Mission Valley home doesn’t show itself for years, and by then the subfloor is compromised. Mist prevention on the glass package adds another layer of protection in coastal fog zones.
Wind Resistance – The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the requirements California building codes set for this region. That includes the gust zones along the coast and the canyon wind corridors in places like Tierrasanta and Scripps Ranch. The 0.098-inch wall thickness and the multi-point lock work together here: the frame resists deflection, and the slab stays sealed against the weatherstripping even under pressure.
Security & Hardware – Multi-point locking isn’t a marketing term on this door. The hardware engages at three locations along the slab, and the hardware is integrated into the frame rather than surface-mounted after the fact. Impact-resistant laminated glass is available for homeowners in San Diego who want the extra layer of break-in and storm protection. It’s the same glass approach used in coastal hurricane zones.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door comes in six finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
Premium Black is the choice on most modern San Diego homes we work on, especially paired with white stucco or light brick. It’s high contrast without being glossy. Pure White works well on Spanish-style exteriors where the front door should blend with the wall rather than compete with it. Anodized Silver is the raw aluminum look: commercial, architectural, and very common on coastal properties. Bronze reads warm without going dark, and it pairs well with natural stone in neighborhoods like Kensington and Talmadge. Champagne is the least common choice but looks distinctive against olive or sage exterior paint. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that mimics the warmth of a timber slab, which appeals to San Diego homeowners who want the look of wood entry doors without the maintenance.
Glass packages depend on location and privacy needs. Clear glass maximizes natural light in the entry hall. Frosted and Obscure glass are for front doors that face the street or a neighbor’s window, where you want light but not visibility. Low-E is standard for energy performance in San Diego’s inland heat zones. Tempered glass is required by code for full-lite doors and any lite close to the floor. Laminated glass adds security and sound reduction. Most of our San Diego clients choose Low-E tempered or Low-E laminated, depending on exposure and street noise.
Installation by Westlight Windows San Diego in San Diego
We install the VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door the same way we install every ViewLux product: by the book, with a process that would pass a manufacturer inspection on any given day. A door this well engineered deserves an installation that doesn’t undercut it. Here’s what that looks like when we work on a home in San Diego.
First, we measure the actual rough opening, not the old door. That’s where most problems start: someone orders based on the old slab, and the new door arrives half an inch off in one corner. We measure width at three heights, height at two points, and check the opening for racking. The VLX 100 has a maximum slab width of 48 inches, so if your opening is wider than that, we need to talk about sideline configuration before anything gets ordered. In San Diego’s older neighborhoods, like North Park and South Park, we regularly find openings that have shifted over decades. The house settles. The framing moves. A pre-install inspection catches it before the door shows up.
On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, shimmed at the load points, not just wherever it’s convenient. Every perimeter joint gets AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam sealant. The installation meets AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which govern the installation of windows and doors in residential construction. We finish with a water test on the sill and threshold, then clean the site and walk you through the hardware and finish care.
The reason professional installation matters comes down to one thing: the manufacturer warranty on a ViewLux door assumes competent installation. An improperly set frame, a skipped sealant pass, a sill that drains toward the house instead of away from it: any of these voids the warranty and causes failures that get blamed on the product. Westlight Windows San Diego stands behind our installations because we control the whole process, from measurement through install and aftercare. That’s not true when a general contractor buys the door and subcontracts the labor to whoever is available that week.
San Diego’s climate adds a few considerations. Coastal humidity in places like Ocean Beach and Cardiff means we pay particular attention to sill drainage and weep paths. Inland heat in Santee and Lakeside means the thermal break and Low-E glass do real work reducing heat gain through the door. And in canyon wind corridors, the wind-load rating and the multi-point locking system are doing more than keeping the door closed: they’re keeping the slab seated true so the weather seals don’t develop permanent compression sets.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door
Lead time is typically 4 to 8 weeks from order confirmation, depending on the glass package, finish, and the manufacturer’s current production schedule. Custom finishes and laminated glass add time. We order as soon as your opening is measured and you approve the quote, and we’ll give you a realistic delivery window before you commit. Call (619) 793-3829 to start the process and get a current estimate.
The VLX 100 can qualify for federal energy tax credits when ordered with a Low-E glass package that meets the current IRS criteria for exterior doors. Eligibility depends on the specific glass coating and the NFRC rating on your configuration. We’ll point you toward the qualifying packages when we prepare your quote. Call (619) 793-3829 and we’ll walk you through the options that make financial sense.
The warranty is provided by ViewLux as the manufacturer, and coverage assumes installation by an authorized partner like Westlight Windows San Diego. Warranty terms vary by component: frame, finish, glass, and hardware each carry their own coverage period. We’ll give you the written warranty details with your quote so you know exactly what’s covered before you sign. Call (619) 793-3829 to request a quote package.
Yes, within the product limits. The maximum slab width is 48 inches, and we order each door to your actual rough opening measurements rather than adapting stock sizes. Height is also built to order. If your opening exceeds 48 inches wide, we’ll discuss sideline or double-door configurations. Call (619) 793-3829 to schedule a measurement and find out what fits your opening.
Wash the frame and slab twice a year with mild soap and water, and rinse the sill track and weep holes so drainage stays clear. Salt air in coastal San Diego neighborhoods accelerates surface wear if it’s never rinsed. Avoid abrasive cleaners and pressure washers, which can damage the finish and the weatherstripping. Call (619) 793-3829 if you ever notice a finish issue on a door we installed – we’ll take a look.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Swing / Entry Door in San Diego
If you’re ready to see what the VLX 100 looks like on your home, or you just want a price range before you commit, call Westlight Windows San Diego at (619) 793-3829. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, talk through glass and finish options, and put a written quote in your hands. No pressure. No vague numbers.
Written by the team at Westlight Windows San Diego, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving San Diego, CA.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows San Diego
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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