VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in San Antonio, TX | Hale Windows San Antonio

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for wide openings, clean lines, and daily use that doesn’t baby the hardware. San Antonio homeowners choose it when they want a true French-door look without the maintenance headaches of wood or vinyl. The frame is thermally broken aluminum, the threshold sits nearly flush with the floor, and the multi-point locking hardware engages at three points along the jamb. Hale Windows San Antonio is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means you get the product exactly as engineered and installed to a standard that protects the warranty. Call (361) 348-8929 to talk through sizing, glass, and finish options for your San Antonio home.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 series is designed around symmetry. Both door panels are equal width, so the sightlines stay balanced whether the doors are closed, partially open, or swung fully back against the wall. That’s the detail most French door buyers in San Antonio notice first: the center meeting stile lines up perfectly with the frame, and the hardware doesn’t interrupt the sightline. The flush threshold is a big deal too. It sits low enough for a cane, a walker, or a rolling cart to pass without catching, which makes this door practical for aging-in-place remodels and for kitchens that open onto a patio or deck.

What sets the VLX 100 apart from lesser aluminum doors is the wall thickness of the frame. At 0.098 inches, the extrusion resists racking and flex when the panels swing, which matters on wide openings. The profile face is 2.56 inches across, which gives the door enough visual substance to read as an architectural element, not a retrofit. Buyers who have looked at flimsy aluminum storefront doors will feel the difference immediately: this one closes with the weight and sound of a door that’s actually built.

Hale Windows San Antonio recommends this series for patio openings, interior sunrooms, home offices, and anywhere a double-door look is wanted but the opening isn’t big enough to justify a sliding or folding system. The multi-point lock hardware adds real security benefit because the panels lock into the jamb at multiple heights, not just at the handle. In San Antonio, where patio doors are often the most-used exterior door in the house, that’s a practical feature, not a marketing one.

Technical Specifications

Here’s the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door on paper, in plain language:

• Frame wall thickness: 0.098 inches (heavy-gauge aluminum extrusion)
• Profile face width: 2.56 inches (balanced sightlines on both fixed and active panels)
• Maximum span: Up to 96 inches wide across both panels
• Frame material: Thermally broken aluminum, designed to interrupt heat transfer through the frame
• Glazing options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable screen system, or no screen (clean-look configuration)
• Locking system: Multi-point lock hardware integrated into the frame’s full height
• Threshold: Flush profile for wheelchair access and clean sightlines

Hale Windows San Antonio orders every VLX 100 unit sized to the actual opening, not the nearest stock size. We measure each jamb at three heights and confirm the rough opening is square before we place the order with ViewLux. If you’re replacing an existing French door, we can usually reuse the same opening dimensions, but we’ll verify before anything is manufactured.

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology to separate the interior and exterior aluminum. That break, combined with Low-E glass options, gives this door NFRC-rated energy performance numbers that matter in San Antonio’s heat. You’re not paying to cool the patio through an aluminum heat bridge.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is the option to choose if you live near I-10, Loop 410, or a busy school zone. The interlayer in laminated glass cuts mid-range and high-frequency sound noticeably, and adds real security value too.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every perimeter joint on the frame gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant during installation. That’s the detail that prevents the fine dust and hot drafts San Antonio gets during dry windy months. Air sealing is done before interior trim goes on, so you never see it, but you’ll feel the difference.

Waterproofing – Water doesn’t reach the interior when the sill pan and flashing are done correctly. The perimeter seal system, combined with the frame’s drainage design, keeps blown rain from pooling and finding a way inside. Hale Windows San Antonio does a water test on every install before we call the job done.

Wind Resistance – San Antonio sits between two storm patterns, and the VLX 100 is wind-load rated for the local climate. When the panels are locked at all three points and the frame is anchored correctly, the door handles gusty storm conditions without rattling, bowing, or blowing open.

Security & Hardware – The multi-point lock engages the jamb at three heights simultaneously, which spreads force across the door’s full height instead of one latch point. That’s real security, not an alarm sticker on the glass. Pair it with laminated glass and the panel becomes significantly harder to breach.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is the most requested finish in San Antonio right now, especially on modern farmhouse and contemporary homes. It frames the opening sharply and hides debris, which matters on dusty Texas patios. Pure White suits traditional San Antonio homes with stucco walls or white trim. Anodized Silver reads industrial and clean, and pairs well with gray stone or concrete. Bronze and Champagne are warmer metallics that work nicely on Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial elevations. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish option for buyers who want the look of a stained wood French door but won’t tolerate warping or annual refinishing.

Glass selection drives both privacy and energy performance. Clear glass opens sightlines fully, good for patios and pool views. Frosted and Obscure glass give privacy on bathroom, bedroom, or office doors. Low-E is the energy workhorse, rejecting a large share of solar heat before it ever passes through the piece. Tempered glass meets safety glazing code where required. Laminated is the option for sound control and storm security. Hale Windows San Antonio will help you pick the combination that matches where your door actually sits on the house, because a west-facing door in Stone Oak needs a different glass package than a shaded north-facing door in Alamo Heights.

Installation by Hale Windows San Antonio in San Antonio

The door itself is only half the product. Installation determines whether it operates correctly, stays dry, and keeps its warranty. Hale Windows San Antonio installs every VLX 100 unit in San Antonio to the AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard, which covers anchoring, leveling, flashing, and air-sealing for the exact conditions we see here in South Texas. We learned early that cutting corners on a French door install shows up within a season or two, as sag, binding, or a wet jamb.

Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection. We check the rough opening for square and level before we even bring the door in. If the opening is out of square by more than a small tolerance, we correct it before install, not after. Then we set the frame, checking plumb and level at each stage. A French door with a frame set just a few degrees out of square will never close cleanly, and no amount of hinge adjustment fixes it completely. We use shims and fasteners to lock the frame in position before the perimeter is sealed.

The sealing step is the one we get the most questions about. Every perimeter joint receives AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, including the interior and exterior sides of the jambs and the full sill. This is what stops dust storms pushing dirt through the gap and keeps conditioned air where it belongs. After sealing, we install the panels, tune the hinges, and adjust the multi-point hardware until both panels close and latch with one smooth motion. Then we run water on the exterior and inspect the interior for any sign of moisture. Cleanup is full, which means we haul the packaging, old door, and debris. The old door you removed becomes our problem, not yours.

San Antonio’s building environment matters here. Our heat, dry air, and periodic heavy thunderstorms punish doors differently than coastal humidity does. We install with those conditions in mind, and we don’t skip steps that aren’t visible once the trim goes on.

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 orders in San Antonio arrive in four to six weeks from the time the order is confirmed with ViewLux. Custom sizes or premium glass packages can add a week. We’ll give you a written timeline when you sign the order so you can plan around it. Call (361) 348-8929 to get a current lead time quote for your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?
The VLX 100 with Low-E glass meets Energy Star performance criteria for the South-Central climate zone, which covers San Antonio, TX. Whether the purchase qualifies for the federal residential tax credit depends on the glass package and where the door is installed in your home. We’ll give you the specific performance data for the unit you order. Call (361) 348-8929 and ask about tax-credit-eligible glass packages.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door?
ViewLux covers the VLX 100 frame and glass with a manufacturer limited warranty, and Hale Windows San Antonio provides a workmanship warranty on the installation for our San Antonio clients. The manufacturer warranty protects against defects in materials and finish for the covered period, and our installation warranty protects against issues arising from how the door was set and sealed. We’ll run through both policies with you in writing before you sign anything. Call (361) 348-8929 for full warranty details on your specific project.

Can I customize the size of the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?
Yes, the VLX 100 is a made-to-order product up to 96 inches wide in its double-swing configuration. That includes non-standard heights, unequal panel widths, and altered sill heights. Hale Windows San Antonio will measure your opening and spec the exact size before the order is placed with ViewLux, so you won’t pay for a stock size that doesn’t quite fit. Call (361) 348-8929 to schedule a free measurement in San Antonio.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?
Aluminum frames on the VLX 100 need a twice-yearly wash with mild soap and water, plus lubrication on the hinge pins and the multi-point lock mechanism. San Antonio’s dust and hard water make this worth doing. The finish doesn’t corrode, peel, or require repainting, which is the entire advantage over wood. Skip abrasive cleaners and pressure washers. Hale Windows San Antonio includes a care guide with every install. Call (361) 348-8929 if you ever need a service visit years later.

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in San Antonio

You need real numbers, not a brochure. Hale Windows San Antonio will measure your opening, walk you through glass and finish options, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders later. Call (361) 348-8929 to schedule a free on-site measurement and get your VLX 100 project started today. Serving all of San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas.

Written by the team at Hale Windows San Antonio, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving San Antonio, TX.