New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows San Diego pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in San Diego, CA | Hale Windows San Diego
The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built for homeowners who want a curved architectural statement with structural precision, not a stock door with a decorative arch applique. In San Diego, where Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, and mid-century modern homes all make regular appearances on the same block, an arched entry anchors the facade in a way rectangular doors simply can’t. Hale Windows San Diego is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order directly from the manufacturer and install to factory spec, so your warranty stays intact and the door performs exactly as engineered. Call (619) 793-3248 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote for the VLX 100.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
The VLX 100 is not a square frame bent over a jig and hoping for the best. ViewLux fabricates each arch on CNC equipment, cutting and bending the aluminum to the precise radius your opening requires. That’s the difference between a door that fits because someone forced it and a door that fits because it was manufactured to the tenth of an inch. The result is a clean, continuous curve with no visual distortion at the apex.
Architecturally, the VLX 100 does its best work on homes that were originally designed around an arch, or on renovations where the homeowner wants to correct the flat-door compromise that a previous remodel settled for. Think Bankers Hill craftsman with a rounded entry porch. Think La Jolla coastal modern with a barrel-vault foyer inside. Think Mission Hills Spanish Revival where a rectangular door reads as a renovation mistake. In every one of these settings, the arch restores the geometry of the original design.
The series earns its “custom” designation honestly. Maximum span is fabricated to order, so a wide double-arch entry or an unusually tall single arch is the same prompt to us as a standard 36-by-80: measure, specify, order, install. The aluminum extrusion carries a 0.098″ wall thickness and a 2.56″ profile width, which gives the frame the rigidity that arched spans demand. Aluminum this thin-walled would flex at the crown. This doesn’t.
Who buys the VLX 100? Two groups in our experience. The first is the homeowner doing a true architectural renovation who needs the entry to match the era of the home. The second is the buyer who has lived with a builder-grade front door long enough and wants the entry to feel like an arrival experience, not a threshold. Both groups care about the same things: clean lines, tight tolerances, and an installation that leaves the door square, plumb, and weather-sealed. That’s what we deliver in San Diego, from Point Loma to Rancho Bernardo.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door |
|---|---|
| Frame wall thickness | 0.098″ extruded aluminum |
| Profile width | 2.56″ |
| Maximum span | Custom fabricated to order – no practical width or height cap for arched single or paired entries |
| Glass options | Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated |
| Finish options | Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood |
| Thermal performance | Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated |
| Installation standard | AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 foam perimeter seal |
| Impact option | Laminated glass available for impact resistance |
| Wind load | Rated for San Diego coastal and inland wind exposure requirements |
All six glass types and all six finishes are available on the arched configuration. What you see in the table is what ViewLux manufactures for the VLX 100 series, and what Hale Windows San Diego orders and installs in San Diego County every month.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency. The VLX 100 uses a thermal break in the aluminum frame, which separates the exterior and interior metal so heat doesn’t conduct straight through the extrusion into your foyer. NFRC-rated performance means the numbers were independently measured, not claimed. In San Diego’s mild climate, the thermal break matters most on west-facing entries that catch afternoon sun and on coastal homes where marine-layer mornings cool the exterior metal quickly.
Acoustic Performance. A solid aluminum door with laminated glass quiets the street side of your home. That’s the difference between hearing every delivery truck on your block and hearing a soft background rumble. Clients in North Park, University Heights, and Little Italy tell us the VLX 100 made their entry hall usable again after years of living with a hollow-core door that transmitted everything.
Airtightness & Weather Seal. The VLX 100 installs with a continuous perimeter seal and mechanical interlocks at the frame joints that stay tight through San Diego’s daily thermal cycling. Airtightness ratings on this series are meaningfully better than on traditional arched doors built from field-bent material, because the factory-cut geometry leaves nowhere for air to sneak through at the curve.
Waterproofing. Every perimeter joint is sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which does exactly what an arched door needs: it fills the entire gap at the rough opening without bowing the frame. The sill and threshold system on the VLX 100 channels water away from the interior even in wind-driven rain, which is the test that matters during San Diego’s winter storm lines.
Wind Resistance. Arched doors face concentrated loading at the crown, which is why a properly engineered frame is non-negotiable. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements across San Diego County. Coastal zones near Del Mar and Encinitas get the same structural integrity as inland East County installations, because the rating doesn’t change, only the required glass designation might.
Security & Hardware. The 2.56″ profile accepts full-size multi-point locking hardware, not the abbreviated locksets that many arched doors force you into. Laminated glass is available for clients who want impact resistance and the security of glass that stays in the frame even if struck. Combined with the aluminum frame’s structural stiffness, this is an entry that doesn’t advertise vulnerability.
Color & Glass Options
Six finishes are available on the VLX 100. The right choice depends on the look you’re working toward. Premium Black is the strongest play on modern and contemporary homes in San Diego, especially against white stucco or light wood siding. It reads as intentional. Pure White suits coastal cottages and classic beach architecture, and holds up to salt air without visible chalking. Anodized Silver is the workhorse finish, a brushed aluminum look that disappears into mid-century and contemporary builds. Bronze is the dark horse, warmer than black, and the best match for Spanish Revival homes with dark wood trim and wrought-iron accents. Champagne leans warmer still, and pairs well with cream and earth-tone exteriors in neighborhoods like Kensington. Teak Wood is a wood-grain-textured finish, which gives you the warmth of a timber entry with none of the maintenance.
On the glass side, Clear is for maximum light transmission and a clean view straight through. Frosted softens light and gives you privacy while keeping the entry bright. Obscure goes a step further, with pattern options that fully block exterior sightlines. Low-E is the energy play, reflecting radiant heat while staying visually clear. Tempered is safety-rated and a required choice for doors under certain San Diego and California code scenarios, and Laminated provides the impact resistance and acoustic dampening discussed above. Many San Diego clients pair Low-E with a privacy glass in the arch lite and clear glass in the mid-rail and lower panels. That’s the flexibility this series gives you.
Installation by Hale Windows San Diego in San Diego
Arched door installation is not the same job as square door installation. The rough opening has a curve in it, which means the margin for error at the crown is tighter than anything a standard rectangular install deals with. This is the primary reason we insist on doing the job correctly: an arched door that is installed out of square will bind, leak, or shift within the first year, and that kind of failure voids the ViewLux warranty faster than any other issue.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection where we measure the rough opening in three places across the width and three points along the arch. Those numbers confirm the original order and catch any framing drift that happened between order and delivery. Then we set the frame level, plumb, and square using shims positioned at the jambs and along the curved head, keeping the door’s operating geometry intact. The entire perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills the cavity between frame and framing without pushing the arch out of round. We install to the full AAMA 2400/2410 standard for the fastening schedule, anchor spacing, and flashing integration.
After the door is hung and hardware is adjusted, we run a water test on the sill and lower corners, check the operation of the panel through a full open-close cycle, and walk you through the hardware and finish care. The site is cleaned the same day. And because San Diego’s marine layer on coastal properties creates condensation conditions that inland homes don’t face, we pay extra attention to the thermal break alignment and frame seals on every coast-side install.
Improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty, and with a custom fabricated arched door there’s no cheap re-do. That’s the practical argument for using a partner like Hale Windows San Diego, who installs this product in San Diego County on a regular basis.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Since each VLX 100 is fabricated to your opening’s exact measurements, lead time runs roughly 4 to 6 weeks from final order sign-off to delivery at our San Diego shop. The clock starts once we have your signed order and your finish and glass choices confirmed. Call (619) 793-3248 and we’ll confirm the current production schedule before you commit.
The VLX 100 door can qualify for available federal energy tax credits when specified with Low-E glass and installed in a primary residence. The credit applies to the door product itself, as long as it meets the applicable thermal performance threshold for the tax year in question. We recommend confirming your eligibility with a tax professional. Call (619) 793-3248 and we’ll help you choose the glass package that gives you the best shot at the credit while still fitting your design.
ViewLux provides a manufacturer warranty on the aluminum frame, finish, and glass for the VLX 100 series. The exact term and coverage depend on the product configuration and finish selected. Hale Windows San Diego installs strictly to the AAMA 2400/2410 standard, which is the installation quality level the warranty requires. We’ll walk you through the warranty on your specific door when we quote your project.
Yes. The VLX 100 is fabricated to order, so your opening’s width, height, and arch radius determine the door, not a pre-set size chart. Wide double-arch entries, unusually tall single arches, and radius shapes beyond a standard half-round are all part of what this series handles. We measure every point on your opening before ordering. Call (619) 793-3248 for a free measurement appointment in San Diego.
Aluminum frames are low-maintenance compared to wood or steel, but they still need periodic attention. We recommend wiping down the frame and glass with mild soapy water twice a year, avoiding abrasive cleaners, and inspecting the weatherstripping and weep holes each spring. Coastal San Diego homes should rinse salt buildup off the lower frame more often. If you notice a scratch in a painted finish, touch it up promptly to prevent corrosion from starting.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in San Diego
If the arch is the entry your San Diego home was meant to have, let’s get the numbers together. Hale Windows San Diego provides free on-site measurements and written quotes for the VLX 100 throughout San Diego County. Call (619) 793-3248 to schedule yours, or talk through finish, glass, and lead-time options with our team. We’ll bring the tape measure and the spec sheet. You bring the vision.
Written by the team at Hale Windows San Diego, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving San Diego, CA.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows San Diego
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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