New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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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 Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-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 Fort Lauderdale, FL | Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is a CNC-bent aluminum entryway built to order for homes that need something other than a rectangle. It is the curved architectural statement that turns a front entrance into the first thing people remember about a house. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, which means you get the manufacturer’s engineering and our local Fort Lauderdale installation crew, not a third party guessing at the details. If you are planning a custom arched entry, call (754) 354-1396 and we will walk you through measurements, finishes, glass, and a real quote.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Most doors are stamped out on a production line. The VLX 100 is not. Each unit starts as a length of structural aluminum that is CNC-bent to the radius or custom profile your opening demands. The result is an arched entryway with true structural precision, not a squared-off frame with a decorative arch tacked on. That distinction matters in Fort Lauderdale, where heat, humidity, and hurricane-season wind loads punish anything built with shortcuts.
This is the door homeowners choose when they have a Mediterranean Revival in Victoria Park, a mid-century ranch in Coral Ridge, or a new build in Rio Vista where the architect drew a curved opening and refused to compromise. The VLX 100 fits that drawing. Custom fabrication means we do not ask you to adjust your opening to a stock size. We build the door to the opening you have or the opening you are framing.
The profile carries a 0.098-inch wall thickness. That is heavier than the aluminum you find in off-the-shelf patio sliders and it matters when the frame is bent into an arch. Thinner extrusions fight the curve. This one holds it. With a 2.56-inch profile width, the sightlines stay clean without sacrificing the structural depth needed for a true thermal break and a solid weather seal. You are not buying a decorative arch. You are buying a load-rated, wind-rated entry system that happens to be beautiful.
For Fort Lauderdale homeowners, this door solves a real problem: finding a company that can deliver a curved aluminum entrance that will not corrode in salt air, will not sag after two summers, and will not leak during a summer downpour. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale installs the VLX 100 as an authorized ViewLux partner, so warranty coverage stays intact from the factory to the final bead of sealant. Call (754) 354-1396 to talk about your opening.
Technical Specifications
Here are the numbers behind the VLX 100. These are the details our Fort Lauderdale clients ask about when they compare custom arched doors against cheaper alternatives.
- Wall thickness: 0.098 inches. This is measured on the main structural extrusion, not a decorative trim piece. It gives the bent arch section the stiffness it needs to stay true over decades.
- Profile width: 2.56 inches. Wide enough for a real thermal break and laminated impact glass, narrow enough that the view and the architecture remain the stars.
- Maximum span: Custom fabricated to order. We do not cap the VLX 100 at a stock maximum. If the engineering supports your opening and the wind-load calcs work for Fort Lauderdale, we build it.
- Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, and Laminated. Laminated is the one to remember for hurricane season in South Florida.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood. Powder coat or anodized depending on the finish you select.
- Performance standards: Thermal break technology with NFRC-rated energy performance, AAMA 2400/2410 installation compliance, and AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on all perimeter joints.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency
The VLX 100 is built with a true thermal break between the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That break stops direct heat transfer through the metal, which is exactly what you need when a Fort Lauderdale afternoon sun hits a dark-framed door. We install glass packages rated for NFRC energy performance so the numbers are real, not marketing talk.
Acoustic Performance
An arched entry door is not automatically quiet. Sound moves through any gap, any seam, any weak seal. The VLX 100 uses the 0.098-inch wall and the 2.56-inch profile to seat the glass deeply and firmly so the unit performs as a system, not a frame with a panel dropped in. Clients on busy streets in Flagler Village consistently notice the difference after replacing a wood or steel door.
Airtightness & Weather Seal
The perimeter seal is where most arched doors fail. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale installs every VLX 100 with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam on all perimeter joints. That foam expands into every irregular void behind the arch and cures into a continuous air seal. It stops drafts, it stops dust, and it keeps conditioned air where it belongs in a Fort Lauderdale summer.
Waterproofing
Water is relentless in South Florida, and curved openings give it more places to hide. The VLX 100 is designed with interlocking frame corners and a sill strategy that sheds water outward, not inward. Combined with our AAMA 2400/2410 installation standard and a final water test on every project, the system keeps tropical rain on the correct side of the threshold.
Wind Resistance
Hurricane season is not theoretical here. The VLX 100 is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the laminated glass option adds impact resistance that matters when a branch or a roof tile becomes airborne. We will confirm the ratings for your specific opening size and exposure during the quote process. Fort Lauderdale building departments expect it, and so do we.
Security & Hardware
The VLX 100 is an entry door first and an architectural feature second. Its structural aluminum and deep glass seating make it difficult to pry, and the hardware we pair with it is rated for daily use on a heavy, custom-fabricated panel. This is not a showpiece door that requires gentle handling. It is a working entrance built for real life.
Color & Glass Options
The VLX 100 comes in six finishes, and the right one depends on your architecture and your neighborhood. Premium Black reads contemporary and anchors a modern white facade in Las Olas. Pure White suits the clean stucco lines common across Fort Lauderdale’s newer homes. Anodized Silver is the practical choice for coastal properties where salt air would test a lesser finish. Bronze brings warmth to a traditional entry and pairs well with wood-look garage doors. Champagne splits the difference between silver and bronze for homes that need a soft metallic accent. Teak Wood gives you the visual of timber without wood rot in Florida humidity.
On the glass side, Clear is what most clients choose for the main vision panel. Frosted and Obscure work for side lites or transoms above the arched door where you want natural light but not a view into the house. Low-E is our default recommendation in Fort Lauderdale because it cuts solar heat gain through the glass. Tempered satisfies safety glazing codes for large panels and doors. Laminated is the upgrade for impact resistance and hurricane-season peace of mind. You can combine options, for example a Low-E laminated clear panel with an obscure transom. Call (754) 354-1396 and we will help you sort through it.
Installation by Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale
A custom arched door is only as good as the crew that puts it in. The opening has to be measured correctly, which on a curved profile means multiple radius points, not a tape measure across the middle. The buck or rough opening framing has to be level, plumb, and square. If it is out by even a fraction of an inch, the arch will not seat properly and the seals will fight you forever.
Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale starts every VLX 100 installation with a pre-install inspection of the opening and the surrounding framing. We check for rot, termite damage, and structural issues in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes before we ever set the door. That step catches problems that would otherwise hide behind trim for ten years.
On install day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, shimming where needed and anchoring per manufacturer and AAMA 2400/2410 requirements. We run AAMA 812 low-expansion foam around the entire perimeter, paying closest attention to the arch, where gaps are hardest to reach. The foam is trimmed, taped, and sealed. Then we water test the assembly, caulk the exterior beads, install trim, and haul everything away.
Why does this matter? Because improper installation voids the manufacturer warranty. A sagging arch, a leaking threshold, a door that binds in August heat all trace back to installation shortcuts. We are the authorized ViewLux partner in Fort Lauderdale, which means ViewLux trusts us to install their product correctly and stand behind the result. That is the only arrangement we would put our name on.
Fort Lauderdale brings its own conditions. Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on cheap hardware and unanodized aluminum. High humidity invites condensation where thermal breaks are missing. Building code requires wind-load documentation for new entry doors in this jurisdiction. We handle all of it, every day, in every neighborhood from Harbor Beach to Sailboat Bend.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door
Most VLX 100 arched doors are custom fabricated to order, so lead time typically runs a few weeks from final measurements and finish approval to delivery at our Fort Lauderdale shop. Straight-stock configurations move faster, but a true custom arch takes longer than an off-the-shelf rectangle. We lock your timeline in writing when you approve the quote. Call (754) 354-1396 and we will give you a current estimate based on your exact spec.
The short answer is that it can, if you select Low-E glass and the unit’s NFRC-rated performance meets the current federal criteria for exterior doors. You will need the manufacturer’s performance documentation, which we provide at time of quote. Every tax credit has rules and limits, so confirm eligibility with your tax professional before you file. Call us at (754) 354-1396 to review your glass options and get the paperwork.
The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty on the frame, finish, and glass, provided the door is installed by an authorized partner. That is us. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale installs per AAMA standards so your warranty does not get voided by a shortcut on the perimeter seal. We will give you the full warranty terms in writing at quote, not after the job is done.
Yes. The VLX 100 is not a stock door with a few trim choices. The arch radius, the overall width, the height, the sidelite configuration, the glass package, and the finish are all specified for your opening. If your Fort Lauderdale home has an unusual curved entry from the 1960s or a brand-new architectural plan, we fabricate to that. Bring us the drawings or schedule a measurement.
Wash the frames with mild soap and water a few times a year, rinse thoroughly, and keep the weep holes at the bottom clear of sand and debris. Avoid abrasive cleaners and pressure washing at close range, which can damage seals and finishes. Salt air near the beach means more frequent cleaning, especially on Anodized Silver or Bronze. We include a simple maintenance sheet with every install.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door in Fort Lauderdale
The VLX 100 Arched / Custom Door is not a price on a shelf. It is a fabricated-to-order entry system with glass, finish, and wind-rating decisions to make. Call Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-1396 to schedule a free on-site measurement. We will walk your opening, check the framing, run the wind-load numbers, and give you a line-item quote. Start your project today.
Written by the team at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, an authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
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.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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