VLX 100 Pivot Door

VLX 100 Pivot Door in Miami, FL | Westlight Windows Miami

The VLX 100 Pivot Door is a full-height aluminum pivot entry system built around a vertical center axis rotation instead of traditional side hinges. With a structural profile width of 2.56 inches and glass panels spanning up to 60 inches wide by 120 inches tall, this door reads as a wall of glass with a minimal aluminum frame. We install this exact system throughout Miami, from Coconut Grove modern builds to Bay Harbor Islands renovations, and we’re an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer behind the VLX 100. That means you get factory-backed product support and a local crew that installs it correctly. Call (850) 753-2730 to talk through your opening dimensions and finish options.

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Product Overview – VLX 100 Pivot Door

Pivot doors have become the default choice for Miami architects and homeowners who want a front entry that feels like a design decision rather than just an opening. The VLX 100 delivers that with a heavy-duty aluminum frame, a single vertical pivot mechanism, and glass that can run nearly the full height of the door. The pivot hardware mounts at the top and bottom of the frame, which changes the entire visual weight of the entry. A traditional hinged door hangs from the side and sags over time. A pivot door rotates on its center axis, distributing the load evenly across the threshold and header. That’s why the VLX 100 can carry oversized glass panels up to 120 inches tall without the long-term droop you’d see on a conventional door. Buyers choose this series when they’re doing a modern coastal home, a mid-century remodel, or a luxury condo entry where the door is the first thing you notice. The 0.098-inch wall thickness on the aluminum frame gives it enough structural heft to handle Miami’s wind exposure, while still keeping sightlines clean. It’s a statement entry without the weight of a solid slab.

Technical Specifications

Here are the base numbers for the VLX 100 as we order and install it in Miami. Profile wall thickness is 0.098 inches measured on the aluminum extrusion. That’s thicker than what you’ll find on most residential door systems, and it matters for wind deflection and long-term squareness. The frame profile width is 2.56 inches, which gives the door its slim, architectural look without compromising rigidity. Maximum panel size is 60 inches wide by 120 inches tall, so it can handle double-door-width openings as a single slab.

• Wall thickness: 0.098″ aluminum extrusion
• Profile width: 2.56″
• Maximum panel size: Up to 60″ × 120″
• Glass types: Clear, frosted, obscure, Low-E, tempered, laminated
• Finishes: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Operation: Center-axis pivot, rotates on top and bottom pivot hardware
• Frame material: Heavy-duty aluminum

Performance Features

Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 is built around a thermal break in the aluminum frame. In Miami, that means the exterior face of the door doesn’t transfer heat directly to the interior side, which keeps your entry cooler and helps your AC work less. The system is NFRC-rated, so you can see actual U-factor and SHGC numbers before you commit.

Acoustic Performance – Laminated glass is the upgrade we recommend most often on this door in Miami. The interlayer between the glass sheets dampens street noise, which matters if you’re on a busy corridor like Biscayne Boulevard or near the airport flight path. You’ll notice the difference the first time a truck passes.

Airtightness & Weather Seal – Every perimeter joint on the VLX 100 installation gets sealed with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam. This is not a caulk-and-hope approach. The AAMA 812 standard tests for the exact conditions that cause air leaks, mist between glass layers, and drafts around the frame. Our Miami installs go in sealed against that standard.

Waterproofing – The sill, threshold, and side jambs on the VLX 100 are engineered for drainage. Miami gets more than 60 inches of rain a year, and wind-driven rain hits entry doors at angles that reveal weak seals fast. The frame’s drainage channels plus the AAMA 812 perimeter foam keep water where it belongs: outside.

Wind Resistance – The 0.098-inch wall thickness on the VLX 100 frame is not cosmetic. Combined with laminated impact glass, the door is wind-load rated for the requirements South Florida enforces on residential openings. If you’re in a zone that requires impact-rated products, the laminated glass option is the one to specify.

Security & Hardware – The pivot hardware on the VLX 100 mounts into the floor and header, not into the side jamb. That’s a more secure anchor point than standard hinges. Pair that with a multi-point lock and you have an entry that resists forced access better than a conventional door with side hinges and a single latch.

Color & Glass Options

The VLX 100 comes in six finishes. Premium Black is our most requested color in Miami right now, especially on white stucco or concrete modern homes where the contrast is sharp. Pure White suits the light, coastal look you see in Key Biscayne and Coral Gables traditional homes. Anodized Silver has a raw aluminum look that works with industrial lofts and Miami Beach condos. Bronze and Champagne are warmer metallics; Bronze reads classic Florida luxury, Champagne leans contemporary and pairs well with brass hardware. Teak Wood is a wood-grain finish over aluminum, which gives you the warmth of timber without the rot and fading you get from real wood doors in this humidity. Glass options vary by use. Clear glass maximizes light and visibility. Frosted and obscure options give privacy at the entry while keeping the door translucent. Low-E glass cuts heat gain, which matters on west-facing entries. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required by code in door applications. Laminated impact glass gives you the storm protection rating and acoustic benefits. For Miami, most clients choose Low-E laminated, and tint the interlayer slightly if full sun exposure is a concern.

Installation by Westlight Windows Miami in Miami

We’ve installed pivot doors in enough Miami homes and condos to know that the installation is what separates a door you love from a door you fight with for years. The VLX 100 has to be set level, plumb, and square, or the pivot rotation drifts and the reveal lines go uneven. We treat that as the baseline, not the goal.

Every installation starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the floor elevation, header structure, and jamb conditions before the door ever arrives. If the opening is off, we fix it before the door goes in, not after. Then comes the frame set. We shim and anchor the frame so the slab rotates perfectly on its center axis without rubbing the threshold or the header. There’s no adjusting this later without pulling trim.

The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on every joint, which eliminates air movement, moisture intrusion, and the condensation between frame and rough opening that leads to mold in Miami’s humidity. Our installation practices follow AAMA 2400 and 2410 installation standards, which govern how fenestration products are properly installed and flashed. After the door is hung and sealed, we do a water test on the sill and threshold, then run the door through full open and close cycles while you watch. Finally, we clean the glass, remove every scrap of packaging, and walk you through the care and maintenance of the aluminum finish and pivot hardware.

One thing to be clear about: an improperly installed pivot door voids the manufacturer warranty. ViewLux’s warranty depends on installation that meets their specifications, and a door this large has very little tolerance for error. Miami building codes also require impact-rated products to be installed by qualified contractors. Call (850) 753-2730 to put this door in the hands of an authorized partner that does this every week.

Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Pivot Door

Get a Quote – VLX 100 Pivot Door in Miami

If you’re planning a new build or re-doing an entry in Miami, the VLX 100 is worth a serious look. Call (850) 753-2730 to talk through sizes, glass packages, and finishes, or to schedule a free on-site measurement. We’ll price your exact opening and walk you through the timeline.

Written by the team at Westlight Windows Miami, serving Miami, FL as an authorized ViewLux installation partner.