VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Worth, TX | Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth

An arched entry door changes how a house sits on its lot. The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum arched entryway, which is a longer way of saying the curve is cut and formed by machine, not eyeballed by hand. That means every radius comes out true, every corner meets where it should, and the door seats cleanly into its frame on the first install. Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth is an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Fort Worth, TX, which matters because this door is only as good as the crew that sets it. Call (682) 708-0962 to talk about your opening, your roofline, and what you want the entry to do for the house.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Arched doors are the architectural feature people notice from the curb. They add verticality to a one-story ranch in Ridglea, they echo the Spanish revival lines you see through Mistletoe Heights, and they give a clean modern box in Walsh Ranch something to anchor its front elevation. The VLX 100 is for buyers who want that curved statement without the maintenance story that comes with wood arches, which in the North Texas climate means swelling in spring humidity and drying out under July heat.

The frame and panel are fabricated from aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.098 inches. It’s substantial without being clubby. The profile width runs 2.56 inches, which gives enough visual presence to read as a serious entry system but not so much that it feels like commercial storefront hardware. Because ViewLux fabricates the VLX 100 to order, Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth can spec it to an existing rough opening, a redesigned entry wall, or a true custom radius drawn to match existing window openings. The CNC bending process means the arch isn’t a series of segmented straight pieces; it’s a continuous curve, which is what actually delivers the structural precision and clean sightlines people pay for. In Fort Worth, that matters when the west-facing entry takes full afternoon sun and lesser materials start to flex.

We recommend the VLX 100 for single and double-door arched entries, transom-topped doorways where the arch carries up into the glass, and replacement scenarios where a homeowner’s original wood arch has finally surrendered to the weather. It pairs well with the rest of the ViewLux line, so a full window and door package can carry matching finishes across the front of the house.

Technical Specifications

• Wall thickness: 0.098 inches – heavier gauge than most residential aluminum entry systems, which improves rigidity and long-term resistance to thermal movement in Fort Worth’s heat cycles.
• Profile width: 2.56 inches – a slim, contemporary face that maximizes glass area while keeping structural integrity.
• Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order – arched radius, width, and height are manufactured to the measured opening; no forcing a stock size into a non-stock hole.
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated.
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood.
• Construction: Thermally broken aluminum profiles; continuous arch formed by CNC bending.
• Performance: AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance when set by Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth; NFRC-rated thermal performance dependent on glass pack selection.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 carries a thermal break through the aluminum profile, so the exterior face and interior face aren’t one continuous conductor. In a Fort Worth summer where the exterior skin might hit 140°F, the interior side of the frame stays dramatically cooler. Paired with Low-E glass, the NFRC-rated assembly holds the air-conditioned air inside where it belongs and keeps August electric bills from going completely sideways.

Acoustic Performance – Aluminum entry doors won’t be mistaken for a recording studio door, but the VLX 100’s heavier gauge and properly sealed perimeter make a measurable difference. Homes on Hemphill Street or anywhere near the Chisholm Trail Parkway traffic corridor benefit from laminated glass, which cuts a significant amount of road noise. The door’s sound control comes from the seal package as much as the glass; gaps leak noise even when they don’t leak air.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every joint and perimeter on a VLX 100 install gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant. That’s the difference between an entry that feels drafty at the base and one that doesn’t. Airtightness matters twice in North Texas: it keeps cooled air in through summer and keeps the February north wind outside in winter. The rated performance depends on install quality, which is exactly why we set ours per AAMA 2400/2410.

Waterproofing – Fort Worth sees roughly 36 inches of rain a year, but it comes in bursts. A two-inch downpour in 45 minutes will find every weakness in an entry system. The VLX 100 shuts that down with compression gaskets, a fully sealed perimeter, and an installation method that treats water management as a system, not an afterthought. Mist prevention on the glass means you don’t get that interior fog line at the bottom of the panel after a storm.

Wind Resistance – Glass packs in the VLX 100 are spec’d for the wind loads common in Tarrant County. An arched door is actually a structural advantage in wind; the curve distributes pressure better than a flat panel. Laminated glass adds debris-impact resistance, which matters during spring storm season when a 60-mph gust throws branch sections across the yard.

Security & Hardware – The aluminum frame carries a heavy door panel without sagging. Multi-point hardware locks the panel at top, center, and bottom of the jamb, not just at the handle. Laminated glass resists break-in attempts well beyond standard tempered. For an entry door, the honest story is this: someone determined will get into almost any house, but the VLX 100 slows them down and makes enough noise that they’ll pick a different target.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 arches in Fort Worth are built in six finishes. Premium Black is the strongest statement, and it’s the right call on a modern farmhouse or a white brick exterior where the entry needs to anchor the facade. Pure White works on traditional homes and Spanish revival styles, where it disappears into trim and lets the arch shape carry the design. Anodized Silver reads as timeless and industrial, holding up better than painted finishes against direct afternoon sun. Bronze is the quiet luxury option, especially attractive on mid-century homes around Wedgwood. Champagne picks up warm tones at sunrise and sunset, pairing well with limestone and cream brick. Teak Wood is a powder-coat that mimics wood’s warmth without the rot, warping, or repainting schedule, a practical answer to the wood-arched entries that are common in older Fort Worth neighborhoods.

Glass matters just as much. Clear opens the entry to full light and visibility. Frosted and Obscure deliver privacy for doors that open onto a busy sidewalk or a close-set neighbor. Low-E is the energy play and should be the default for any west or south-facing door. Tempered glass is safety glass, required by code in most door applications due to its shatter pattern. Laminated adds both impact resistance and acoustic damping, the option we recommend most often in Fort Worth because it answers storm season and street noise in one spec.

Installation by Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth in Fort Worth

We’ll be direct about this: the VLX 100 is a custom-fabricated door, and the manufacturer’s warranty is conditionally dependent on proper installation. Set it out of square, shim it wrong, skip the perimeter seal, and the door will bind, leak, or lose its thermal performance within a couple of seasons. Then the warranty conversation gets complicated. Hiring Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth to install it keeps everything clean. We are an authorized ViewLux installation partner in Fort Worth, and we install per AAMA 2400/2410 standards.

Every VLX 100 installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We verify the structure is ready to carry the door, check for any water damage or rot in the surrounding framing, and confirm that the measured arch matches the fabricated panel. No surprises at install because we do the measuring ourselves at the quote stage.

From there, the crew sets the frame level, plumb, and square with shims and isolation pads at the right points. Then the perimeter joints get AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which expands to fill the gap without bowing the frame. Sill and flashing details are done to move water away and down, not in. We finish with a water test and a full cleanup, and we walk the door with you to show how the hardware operates and what to look for in the first month.

Fort Worth demands this level of care. The clay soils here move, which shifts framing over time. Summer heat expansion and winter contraction work every joint. The proper install means the door doesn’t fight those forces; it rides them. We also pull permits where required in the City of Fort Worth and surrounding municipalities, and we don’t call a job done until it passes inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Worth

The VLX 100 is built to order, so the first step is a measurement and a conversation. Tell us what kind of entry you’re picturing, what finish and glass you’re leaning toward, and what opening you’re working with. We’ll spec it, price it, and install it properly, all under the same roof. Call (682) 708-0962 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get a written line-item quote from Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth.