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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.
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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.
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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 Bifold / Folding Door in Orlando, FL | Hale Windows Orlando
The VLX 100 bifold door is a wall-to-wall accordion-style aluminum system that folds open in sections and stacks neatly to one or both sides. When fully opened, it removes the barrier between your living room and patio, lanai, or pool deck entirely. Orlando homeowners choose this door because the climate rewards indoor-outdoor living nearly year-round, and this product delivers it without the maintenance headaches of wood or vinyl. Hale Windows Orlando is an authorized ViewLux installation partner, which means we order, install, and warranty this system with factory backing. Call (850) 613-9382 to talk through a project.
Product Overview – VLX 100 Bifold / Folding Door
The VLX 100 series from ViewLux is built around a simple idea: the opening should disappear. Panels fold accordion-style on a track system and stack flat against the side jamb, so you get a clear opening up to 20 feet wide with no center post, no fixed mullion, nothing left standing in the middle. That’s the wall-to-wall opening this product is known for. For an Orlando home with a screened lanai or a covered patio, it changes how the house functions on a daily basis, not just on special occasions.
The frame is extruded aluminum, which matters in Central Florida. Aluminum doesn’t swell, warp, or rot in humidity the way wood can, and it won’t soften or sag in direct sun the way some vinyl products do. The panels glide on a low-friction track system designed for repeated cycles, so daily opening and closing is smooth rather than a workout. Buyers choose this series when they want clean sightlines, narrow profiles, and a door that feels like a moving glass wall rather than a patio door that happens to fold. For a homeowner in Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, Baldwin Park, or Celebration, this door upgrades the most-used wall of the house and adds real resale appeal.
We stock and order this system in multiple track configurations, from two panels up to six. That flexibility means we can spec the right door for a 10-foot kitchen opening or a 20-foot great-room span without forcing a compromise. Hale Windows Orlando handles the measuring, the ordering, and the installation under one roof, which keeps the project from getting bounced between a salesman, a distributor, and a subcontractor.
Technical Specifications
Here are the numbers that matter when you compare the VLX 100 against other bifold systems in the Orlando market:
- Wall thickness: 0.098″ extruded aluminum, which gives the frame more structural weight than thinner economy profiles.
- Profile width: 2.56″ visible frame line when the door is closed. Narrow enough to preserve glass area, wide enough to stay square under load.
- Maximum span: up to 20 feet wide depending on panel count and glass package.
- Track configurations: available in 2-panel, 3-panel, 4-panel, 5-panel, and 6-panel setups. Panels stack left, right, or split to both sides.
- Glass options: clear, Low-E, tempered, laminated, gray tint, and black tint. Impact-rated laminated glass is available for homes that want storm protection in the glazing.
- Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, and Teak Wood.
- Screen options: retractable screen available, or no screen at all if you prefer the unobstructed look.
Every VLX 100 we install in Orlando is ordered with factory-applied finishes, not field-painted frames. The color is baked on at the extrusion stage, so it holds up to Florida UV exposure without chalking or fading the way a painted aluminum door will after a few summers.
Performance Features
Thermal Efficiency – The VLX 100 uses thermal break technology that separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces. Without a thermal break, aluminum conducts heat straight through the frame, which is a serious problem in Orlando summers. The NFRC-rated energy performance on this series is competitive with high-end window wall systems, and pairing the frame with Low-E glass cuts solar gain on south and west-facing openings significantly.
Acoustic Performance – Multi-panel glass doors are only as quiet as their seals. The VLX 100 is designed for sound control at the panel-to-panel and panel-to-floor junctions. For homes near I-4, the 408, or busy roads like Sand Lake or Colonial Drive, laminated glass improves the noise rating further. A properly installed bifold with good perimeter seals should noticeably reduce road noise versus an older sliding door.
Airtightness & Weather Seal – When closed, the VLX 100 panels compress against interlocking weatherstripping and a sill gasket. The result is a closed-panel assembly that resists air infiltration, which keeps air-conditioned air inside where it belongs. We install per AAMA 2400/2410, and we apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint, including the rough opening. Those are not optional extras. They’re the difference between a door that seals and a door that whistles.
Waterproofing – Florida gets wind-driven rain. It comes sideways during summer thunderstorms. The VLX 100 sill is designed to channel water outward rather than letting it pool at the threshold, and the perimeter sealant system prevents moisture from migrating into the rough opening or the wall cavity. Mist prevention comes from the same details: tight glass-to-frame seals and proper drainage at the sill. We water-test every install before we call the job done.
Wind Resistance – This door is wind-load rated for the exposure conditions we see in Central Florida. For homes in higher-wind zones or for owners who simply want more protection, the impact-resistant laminated glass option upgrades the door beyond the standard rating. That’s the same philosophy as hurricane-rated windows: the frame carries the wind load, and the glass handles the debris.
Security & Hardware – The VLX 100 uses multi-point locking hardware with a robust handle set, not a flimsy latch. Each panel locks into the head track and the sill. In a closed and locked position, the door resists prying at the panel joints. The stainless steel roller carriages and track are engineered for the weight of large glass panels, which matters more than most people realize on a 20-foot opening.
Color & Glass Options
There are six factory finishes for the VLX 100. Premium Black is the most requested finish for modern and transitional Orlando homes, especially paired with white stucco or light walls. It creates a strong frame around the glass and hides the visual noise of the track. Pure White suits traditional and coastal-inspired homes, while Anodized Silver has a raw, architectural look that reads industrial and works well on contemporary builds. Bronze and Champagne are middle-ground finishes that complement warm stone, cream exteriors, and Mediterranean-style homes in areas like College Park or Winter Park. The Teak Wood finish is for homeowners who want the warmth of wood grain without the maintenance of actual wood, which is a sensible choice in Florida’s humidity.
On the glass side: clear glass maximizes light and is the most affordable. Low-E is the energy play, cutting heat transfer while keeping the view. Tempered glass is the standard safety workhorse. Laminated glass is the upgrade for impact resistance and sound deadening. Gray and black tint are for sun control on west-facing walls and for a more dramatic look from the outside. Most Orlando buyers pair a Low-E or tinted glass with one of the darker frame finishes, and we’ll order samples to your door before you commit.
Installation by Hale Windows Orlando in Orlando
Here’s the part most manufacturers won’t tell you: a bifold door is only as good as the installation. The rough opening has to be level, plumb, and square within tight tolerances, or the panels will bind, drag, or refuse to close cleanly. ViewLux warranties the product, but no manufacturer will cover a door that was installed incorrectly. That’s why we do the work in-house, not through a sub crew we’ve never met.
Our process starts with a pre-install inspection of the opening. We check the concrete or wood substrate at the sill, verify the header is carrying the load properly, and measure the opening at multiple points. Then we set the frame, shimming as needed to get it perfectly level and square before a single panel goes in. The frame is anchored per AAMA 2400/2410 installation standards. We apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant on every perimeter joint, which seals the rough opening from air and water intrusion without warping the frame like expanding foam can. Panels go in next, followed by hardware adjustment until each panel rolls smoothly and locks without resistance.
After the door is in, we run a water test with a hose on the exterior, checking the sill, corners, and head for any seepage. We clean the job site, haul off packaging, and walk you through operation and maintenance before we leave. In Orlando specifically, we pay close attention to how the door interacts with the home’s stucco or block construction, and we follow the local building code requirements for wind load and anchoring. If a permit is required for your project, we handle that too, and we make sure the final inspection passes.
Frequently Asked Questions – VLX 100 Bifold / Folding Door
The VLX 100 is typically in production for 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation, depending on glass package and finish selection, and installation is usually scheduled within a few weeks after delivery to our Orlando shop. Call (850) 613-9382 for current lead times on your exact configuration before you plan around a move-in date or event.
The VLX 100 can qualify for federal or utility energy incentives when ordered with Low-E glass and the thermal break package, because it meets NFRC performance criteria for efficient glazing products. Eligibility depends on the final configuration and the current IRS rules, so call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll tell you honestly whether your project qualifies.
The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty from ViewLux, and because Hale Windows Orlando is an authorized installation partner, the installation work is covered under our own workmanship warranty. That two-layer coverage is what you want if a panel or roller ever fails, because one call to us handles both sides.
Yes, the VLX 100 is built to your exact opening dimensions, not just stock sizes, and the panel count adjusts to the span: a 10-foot opening might use 3 panels, while a 20-foot wall might use 5 or 6. We measure on-site and order to the inch, so custom sizing doesn’t mean a custom price premium the way it does with some brands.
Aluminum frames need very little: a wipe-down with mild soap and water every few months, a check of the track for debris, and occasional lubrication of the roller bearings and locking hardware. In coastal or high-humidity areas around Orlando, rinse the frame more often if you’re near salt air or pool chemicals. There’s no painting, sealing, or refinishing required.
Get a Quote – VLX 100 Bifold / Folding Door in Orlando
If you’re pricing a bifold door for an Orlando home, the fastest way to get a real number is to call us. We’ll schedule a free on-site measurement, walk you through panel counts, glass, and finish, and give you a written line-item quote with no change orders down the road. Call Hale Windows Orlando at (850) 613-9382 to start.
Written by the team at Hale Windows Orlando, authorized ViewLux installation partner serving Orlando and Central Florida.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Orlando
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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