VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

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

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built around one idea: a wide, clean opening that lets Santa Clarita light pour in without sacrificing thermal performance or security. Homeowners choose it for dining rooms that spill onto patios, primary suites that open to backyards, and great rooms where a single hinged door would feel cramped. Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order, install, and stand behind this door with factory-backed warranty coverage. If you’re planning a remodel in Valencia, Newhall, Saugus, or Canyon Country, call (661) 430-5327 to schedule a free measurement and quote.

Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 is a paired French door system. Two door panels swing open from the center, giving you a full-width clear opening without the stacked panel stack of a sliding door. That’s what draws people to French doors in Santa Clarita: the symmetry. Both panels match, the sightlines match, and the center meeting point is clean and deliberate. It reads as intentional architecture rather than just an opening.

The frame is thermally broken aluminum, which means the interior and exterior metal are separated by a nonconductive barrier. That matters when an August afternoon in Santa Clarita pushes 100 degrees. Without the break, the interior frame absorbs heat and radiates it into the room. With it, the frame stays close to room temperature.

The flush threshold is worth noting for households where someone uses a walker, a stroller, or a rolling cart between the kitchen and the patio. There’s no raised lip to trip over. The door still seals tight when closed, but the transition is nearly flat.

Multi-point lock hardware bolts the active panel at the top, bottom, and center in one motion. It’s not the single deadbolt you’d find on a standard French door. That matters for both security and long-term panel alignment: a multi-point system keeps the door leaf from warping or sagging against the weatherstripping over years of Santa Clarita temperature swings.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is built from, in plain terms. We’ve reframed these numbers from the factory spec sheet so you can compare them against other doors you’re pricing.

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches. This is the aluminum extrusion wall gauge. It’s heavier than entry-level aluminum, which contributes to the door’s rigidity over wide spans.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches. The visible frame profile at the head and jambs. It gives the door a slim, modern look without sacrificing structural depth for hardware and weatherstripping.
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide, total assembled opening. That covers most standard double-door rough openings in Santa Clarita homes, from mid-century ranches in Saugus to newer builds in Valencia.
• 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, or none.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology that carries NFRC-rated energy performance values. In Santa Clarita, where summer cooling costs can outpace winter heating, the frame’s resistance to heat transfer is the difference between a door that feels warm to the touch and one that doesn’t. We recommend pairing the thermally broken frame with Low-E glass for the strongest year-round performance.

Acoustic Performance
Santa Clarita has its share of traffic noise, whether you’re near Soledad Canyon Road, Magic Mountain Parkway, or one of the busier residential arterials in Canyon Country. The VLX 100’s multi-chambered frame design plus laminated glass can meaningfully reduce exterior sound transmission. The rating depends on your exact glass package, and we’ll walk you through the options before you commit.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The full-perimeter compression gaskets on the VLX 100 do the heavy lifting. When the multi-point lock engages, it pulls the panels tight against the weatherstripping, which closes off the drafts that plague older French doors. Airtightness matters in Santa Clarita as much for keeping dust out as for keeping conditioned air in.

Waterproofing
The VLX 100 is designed for exposed openings, not just protected patios. Its sill design plus factory drainage keeps wind-driven rain outside the threshold. Installed properly, it resists the kind of water intrusion that leads to warped interiors and mold odor. Our installation process addresses this at every perimeter joint, as described in the installation section below.

Wind Resistance
Santa Clarita sits in a wind corridor. The gusty afternoons in the fall and the Santa Ana events that shut down freeways are real. The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, which means we can spec it with confidence for openings that face the open hillsides of Valencia or the ridges above Newhall.

Security & Hardware
The multi-point lock hardware is the standout. One motion on the handle drives steel bolts into the head and threshold at three separate points. That resists both forced entry and the panel warping that a simple deadbolt can’t prevent. Laminated glass adds real resistance to break-in attempts, and it’s available on this door as an option.

Color & Glass Options

Six finishes cover most architectural styles we see across Santa Clarita.

Premium Black suits modern and farmhouse-style homes and reads sharp against warm stucco exteriors. Pure White matches interior trim in traditional track homes and tends to brighten covered patios. Anodized Silver has a low-profile, commercial look that works when you don’t want the door to be a focal point. Bronze carries a richer, earth-toned warmth that pairs well with terracotta roofs and Spanish-style elevations, common in older Newhall and Saugus neighborhoods. Champagne offers a soft metallic warmth between silver and bronze. The Teak Wood finish is a wood-grain textured coating that mimics stained timber without the maintenance of a real wood door: no peeling, no repainting every other year, no sun damage.

Glass selection depends on your priorities. Clear glass is standard and maximizes visible light. Frosted and Obscure glass serve privacy-facing openings, like a French door off a front courtyard or street-facing patio. Low-E glass is our default recommendation for Santa Clarita: it cuts solar heat gain in summer while keeping the view crisp. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required in many door applications by building code. Laminated glass adds impact resistance and sound dampening, the top choice for homes along busy corridors or in gated communities adjacent to the 5 and 14 freeways.

Installation by Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita

A French door only performs as well as its installation. We’ve seen it too many times: a quality door slab installed with no regard for square, with unsealed perimeter gaps, with a threshold set out of level. It binds. It leaks. It voids the manufacturer warranty. A French door is unforgiving when the opening isn’t prepared properly.

Our installation process at Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita is built around the AAMA 2400/2410 standard. That’s the industry benchmark for fenestration installation, and it governs how we flash, fasten, shim, and seal every door we set in Santa Clarita.

Before we touch the opening, we inspect the rough framing for level, plumb, and square. If the existing opening is out by more than tolerance, we correct it. We don’t force a door into a bad hole. Once the frame is set, we check it again with a level and plumb line, then shim and fasten according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

The perimeter seal is AAMA 812-rated low-expansion foam applied continuously on every joint where the new frame meets the rough opening. Low-expansion is critical: it won’t bow the aluminum frame the way high-expansion foam does, and it closes off the air and water path that causes the most common French door failures. Over that, we apply the manufacturer-specified flashing and exterior sealant details.

The final step is a water test on the sill and the lower panel corners. We don’t just check for leaks; we check for drainage and weep function. Then we clean the glass, remove the job debris, and walk the door with you. We show you how the multi-point lock engages, how the retractable screen operates if you opt for one, and what to expect in terms of seasonal adjustment. Most installations in Santa Clarita are completed in one day; larger custom openings may take two.

Santa Clarita’s building code has specific requirements for exterior door replacement, including energy compliance and tempered glass in certain locations. We pull the permit when required, schedule the inspection, and stand by the work. That’s the difference between buying a door and buying a door that’s installed correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?

Typical lead time is 4 to 6 weeks from the date we lock in your measurements, glass package, and finish. Custom sizes or laminated glass can add a week or two. We order only after your measurements are verified on site, which prevents the set back-and-forth that drags out timeline. Call (661) 430-5327 to start a quote and get a current lead time estimate.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?

It can, depending on the glass package and final NFRC ratings. Thermal-break aluminum with Low-E glass meets energy-efficiency thresholds in many cases, but your specific combination determines eligibility. We’ll tell you the expected rating before you order, and we’ll advise on any federal or California incentives available at the time of your project. Call (661) 430-5327 for a consultation.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door?

The VLX 100 carries the ViewLux manufacturer warranty on the frame, glass, and hardware, and Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita’s workmanship is covered under our own installation warranty. The key thing to know is that the manufacturer warranty is only valid when the door is installed to spec by an authorized partner. Our team is factory-authorized, and we install to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, which keeps your coverage intact. Call (661) 430-5327 for exact warranty terms for your configuration.

Can I customize the size?

Yes, within the maximum 96-inch assembled opening width. The VLX 100 is built to order, not cut on a job site, so width and height are fabricated to your measured opening. We’ll verify rough opening size and whether your framing needs adjustments before the order goes in. Call (661) 430-5327 to schedule a free measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?

Aluminum frames are low-maintenance: wipe them with mild soap and water a few times a year, keep the track and sill drains clean of debris, and lubricate the multi-point lock hardware annually with a dry lubricant. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch the finish. The factory finishes on the VLX 100 are designed for sun exposure, so fading in Santa Clarita is significantly less of an issue than with painted wood doors. Call (661) 430-5327 with any door performance issue; we’re in the area and can assess it quickly.

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

Ready to see the VLX 100 in person? We’ll bring samples of the finishes, glass, and hardware to your home in Santa Clarita, measure your opening, and give you a written, line-item quote. No pressure, no change orders once you sign. Call Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita at (661) 430-5327 to schedule your free on-site measurement and project consultation. Serving Valencia, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, Castaic, and all surrounding Santa Clarita Valley communities.

Written by the team at Lightwell Windows Santa Clarita, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving the Santa Clarita Valley.