VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Port St. Lucie, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 100 Double Swing door is a paired aluminum French door system built for Florida living. It opens wide, closes tight, and holds up to the humidity, salt air, and storm seasons we get here in Port St. Lucie year after year. Homeowners choose it when they want a clean modern look, a flush threshold that won’t trip up bare feet or wheelchairs, and hardware that actually feels substantial when you lock it. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order the door to your exact measurements and install it to AAMA standards. Call (772) 362-3326 to talk specs, pricing, and lead times.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 Double Swing is what we call a true French door: two full-height door panels that meet in the middle, both operable, both swinging inward or outward depending on your layout. The design keeps the sightlines symmetrical, so from any angle the door looks balanced. There’s no wider stile on the active panel and a skinny filler on the inactive one. Both panels frame the glass the same way.

What separates this door from older French door designs is the aluminum. The frame profile measures 2.56 inches wide, which gives the panels a slim, architectural look without sacrificing rigidity. Wall thickness on the aluminum is 0.098 inches. That’s a heavier extrusion than you’ll find on budget aluminum doors sold at big-box stores, and it matters in Port St. Lucie where afternoon thunderstorms can push a door hard enough to make a flimsy frame flex and leak.

The flush threshold is the feature buyers mention most. There’s no raised track to step over, no center saddle that catches the toe of a sandal. The transition from interior floor to exterior patio sits nearly flat. That makes the VLX 100 a strong choice for aging-in-place renovations, indoor-outdoor entertaining areas, and any Port St. Lucie home where the back patio gets as much use as the living room.

Locking is handled by multi-point hardware that engages at the top, bottom, and center of the door with a single throw of the handle. It’s the same concept found on high-end European doors. The result is a tighter seal and a door that resists being pried open far better than a single deadbolt French door.

We’ve installed this series across Port St. Lucie, including homes in Tradition, Torino, St. Lucie West, and along the C-24 canal neighborhoods. It’s at home on contemporary Florida architecture as well as more traditional stucco homes looking for a refresh.

Technical Specifications

Here are the numbers and options for the VLX 100 Double Swing, as ordered through TruePane Windows & Doors:

• Wall thickness: 0.098-inch aluminum extrusion
• Profile width: 2.56 inches
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide across the pair
• 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
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant
• Perimeter sealing: AAMA 812 low-expansion foam at all joints
• Impact resistance: Laminated impact glass available for wind-borne debris zones

Maximum width on a pair is 8 feet. If your rough opening is wider than that, we’ll talk about sidelites or a different configuration. Call (772) 362-3326 and we can pull up the exact cut sheet for your opening size.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 uses a thermal break inside the aluminum frame, so interior and exterior metal don’t directly touch. That gap slows heat transfer from the Port St. Lucie sun into your air-conditioned space. Pair the break with Low-E glass and you’ve got an NFRC-rated assembly that performs well beyond older aluminum doors from the 1990s and early 2000s, many of which we replace every month.

Acoustic Performance
Laminated glass makes a measurable difference in sound control. If your Port St. Lucie home backs up to a busy road, a school pickup line, or a neighbor with a pool pump running at night, laminated glass quietly cuts a meaningful amount of that noise. We can’t make it silent, but most customers notice the difference within the first week.

Airtightness & Weather Seal
The multi-point lock pulls the panels into compression against the weatherstripping, creating a seal at the top, bottom, and center jamb, not just at the handles. That compression is what protects your AC from leaking out around the door during a Port St. Lucie summer. It’s also what keeps humidity from sneaking in during September.

Waterproofing
This is where installation matters as much as the product. We seal every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, then follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards for flashing and drainage. The result is a door that sheds water during heavy Florida afternoon downpours instead of channeling it under your floor.

Wind Resistance
The aluminum extrusion, paired with laminated impact glass where required, gives the VLX 100 a legitimate wind-load rating for our local code requirements. Port St. Lucie sits in a high-velocity wind zone, and we’re not selling you a door that needs a waiver. If your opening needs impact glass, we order it. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too and save you the money.

Security & Hardware
The multi-point hardware is the security story here. Three locking points, one handle throw. A crowbar on the center meeting stile has a much harder job than on a single-cylinder deadbolt. For Port St. Lucie homeowners who spend weekends out on the boat or traveling during the off-season, that’s real peace of mind.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black and Pure White fit the modern Florida aesthetic that’s grown across Port St. Lucie over the last decade. Black frames against a light stucco wall is a look we’ve installed heavily in Tradition and Torino, and it wears well against the sun if you choose a quality powder coat. Anodized Silver reads as classic Florida, the look you’ve seen on waterfront homes for forty years. Bronze and Champagne are warmer, slightly metallic tones that suit Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced architecture. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish that works when you want the look of a wood French door without the rot, termite, and refinishing headaches that wood brings to Port St. Lucie’s climate.

Glass selection drives both performance and privacy. Clear and Low-E are the workhorse options: clear for maximum visibility, Low-E for heat rejection on south and west-facing openings. Frosted and Obscure glass give you privacy without curtains, ideal for a door facing a side yard or a close neighbor in an older Port St. Lucie subdivision. Tempered glass is safety glass, required in many door applications. Laminated glass is the impact-rated option that can meet wind-borne debris requirements and also happens to cut sound transmission.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Port St. Lucie

We’ve seen what happens when a quality door goes in wrong. Water finds the gaps, the panels bind, the warranty gets voided because the manufacturer can prove the install wasn’t square. The VLX 100 Double Swing is worth doing right the first time, and that’s exactly what our crew does.

Every installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the header, the subfloor, the existing flashing, and the condition of the surrounding stucco or siding. If something is rotten or out of tolerance, we fix it before the door goes in. We don’t hide problems behind trim.

Setting the door is the critical part. We shim and anchor the frame so it’s level, plumb, and square to within AAMA 2400/2410 tolerances. A door that’s even slightly out of square won’t seal properly, and ten years from now you’ll be replacing weatherstripping or fighting a locked-up panel. We take the time on this step and it shows in how the door opens and closes on day one and on day 3,000.

Once the frame is anchored, we seal the perimeter with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, then apply the appropriate flashing and caulking details for Port St. Lucie’s climate. The foam doesn’t just insulate; it blocks air and moisture from traveling around the frame. After the panels are hung and adjusted, we run a final water test to verify no leaks at the sill or jambs. Then we clean up, haul off the old door if you want us to, and walk you through the operation and maintenance of the new one.

An improperly installed French door voids the manufacturer warranty. It’s not a gray area. ViewLux, like every quality manufacturer, requires installation per their guidelines and AAMA standards. When TruePane Windows & Doors installs your VLX 100, that warranty stays intact and we stand behind the work too.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?
Most VLX 100 Double Swing orders arrive at our Port St. Lucie shop within 4 to 6 weeks from final measurement, depending on the glass package and finish. Custom sizes and laminated impact glass can add a week or two. We give you a written lead time when you place the order and keep you updated. Call (772) 362-3326 for current production schedules.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
In some cases, yes. The Low-E glass package combined with the thermal break can meet the federal energy tax credit criteria for exterior doors, but eligibility depends on the specific glass configuration and the current IRS requirements. We’ll tell you honestly whether your build qualifies and provide any documentation you’d need for your return. The credit changes year to year, so call us at (772) 362-3326 to check the latest rules.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door?
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on materials and workmanship, and TruePane Windows & Doors backs the installation with our own workmanship warranty. The specific terms depend on the product line and finish, and we’ll provide the full warranty document with your quote. The key thing to know is that the warranty stays valid only if the door is installed by an authorized partner using the proper methods, which is exactly what we do in Port St. Lucie.

Can I customize the size?
Yes, within limits. The VLX 100 Double Swing goes up to 96 inches wide across the pair, and we order each door to your exact rough opening measurements rather than trying to fit a stock unit. Height is also built to your opening. If your space is larger or has an unusual configuration, we’ll suggest the right solution, whether that’s a larger system or a different opening layout.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames need very little. In Port St. Lucie, the main thing is rinsing salt and grime off the frame every few months, especially if you live near the river or within a few miles of the coast. A mild soap and water wash, a quick rinse, and wiping down the weatherstripping once or twice a year is the whole routine. No painting, no sealing, no rust. We’ll show you basic hardware care at installation.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in Port St. Lucie

If you’re thinking about replacing a sliding door or an old French door with the VLX 100 Double Swing, the next step is simple. Call (772) 362-3326 to schedule a free on-site measurement. We’ll come out, measure your opening, walk through glass and finish options, and put a written quote in your hand. No pressure, no vague numbers. Just a real price from a Port St. Lucie installer who does this work every day.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Port St. Lucie, FL as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.