Size and weight of Aston Cascadia 35x7 frameless shower door
Purchased Dec 2020. Your finished opening needs to be plumb and square, with a finished width (distance between tiles) of 35” plus or minus 1/4”. Sizing: the 35” x 72” door has a glass pane of 34-1/8” and with hinges installed is 34-1/2”. An additional L-shapped strip, adheres to the wall and sticks out to prevent the door from swinging into the shower bay (it also prevents water from accidentally splashing through the gapx The edge strip sticks out 3/4” from the wall and is what gives you some forgiveness for doorway width. If your doorway is less than 34-3/4” wide, this door is too big. If your opening is square and plumb, then 35” wide is ideal, and you could go up to 35-1/4” easily, but anything beyond 35-1/2” is going to be problematic. It’s worth fixing your door jamb so its straight up and down. As others have stated, its heavy. I unloaded it by myself, but I’m going to need extra (strong) hands to install it. I transported it in a Toyota Sienna, but had to lay down the back seats, and remove the first row seats. So, leave the kids at home. The box was about 42” x 84” which is dangerously close to the width of the rails on top of the van. Also, unloading it from the top is a lot more likely to break the glass than if using the interior compartment. Tips: hinge screws go on the inside of the door, and you should push the hinges toward the top when tightening so you don’t have to worry about it settling. Thin (3/8”) glass doors use the thick plastic hinge shims, and the thick (1/2”) glass uses the thin shims.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertDec 22, 2020
Thank you the 5-star review and choosing Aston for your remodel. Thank you for your detailed input. Many of your notes are correct, as we describe these features and facts in the item description. Aston always highly advises seeking professional, licensed installation from a contractor or plumber with at least two (2) adults taking part in the process. Our beautiful frameless showers are NOT 'DIY' for most - as you experienced. Using experienced professionals would avoid almost everything you mention. We hope that that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
Beautiful door! Highly recommend. Contractor quoted $1,500 - $2,000 for a shower door so we were so excited to find this one for such a great price and quality.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertNov 13, 2020
Thank you the 5-star review and choosing Aston for your remodel! The beauty of Aston Frameless Showers is we offer identical styling, sizes and components as the custom glass shops, but a fraction of the price...ready to install! We hope you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and high quality of your new Aston CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Nov 10, 2020
Very easy to install, looks really good after installation.
Very easy to install, looks really good after installation.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertNov 11, 2020
Thank you the 5-star review and choosing Aston for your remodel! We're happy to hear you experienced an easy installation and hope you enjoy the luxurious design, functionality and high quality of your new Aston CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Recommended
Jul 1, 2020
Great door- very thick!
Great door- very thick!
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 6, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and praise! We are glad to hear you are enjoying the design, functionality and high quality of your new Aston CASCADE Completely Frameless Shower Door!
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Recommended
May 2, 2020
Great quality and a nice contemporary look! The glass is heavy and will need two professional peo...
Great quality and a nice contemporary look! The glass is heavy and will need two professional people to install.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertMay 7, 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review and praise! Aston always recommends at least two (2) adults for proper installation of any frameless shower model. We hope you enjoy the design, quality and functionality of your CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Oct 27, 2019
This is a fantastic door. Added so much class to my bathroom and one of my best purchase ever. Lo...
This is a fantastic door.
Added so much class to my bathroom and one of my best purchase ever. Looked at many websites that "specialized" in frameless doors and they were 2x - 3x the price....It's crazy that frameless doors are much more expensive than framed doors even though they have much less hardware.
Installed it on a 36" Delta shower stall with mounting surfaces out about 1/4" (middle was 31", top+bottom was 31-1/4") but no issue. The door is very heavy as they say, but I managed to install it myself by using a temporary 1/2" wood spacer in the bottom of the stall and carefully balancing the door while drilling and screwing it in. Not recommending anyone else do this, but this is how I did it.
The only thing I didn't like was the door opening used an angle seal that was glued to the side of the shower wall and acted as a stop for the door and I didn't want anything on the shower wall since it was already a narrow opening and I didn't want to bump into the seal when I walked in the shower. I wound up using the "other" type seal used on the hinge side which mounter on the glass itself and was a wiper type that stayed with the door when it was opened. Much cleaner looking IMO, but I need to buy another wiper type seal for the hinge side because water does leak through the open gap.
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2 found this review helpful
Jun 4, 2019
I used it in a bath, shower remodel, bought the door, and built the frame to fit it. Seem to be g...
I used it in a bath, shower remodel, bought the door, and built the frame to fit it.
Seem to be good quality, to bad it's from China, but it was half the cost of the local dealers.
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Recommended
Feb 12, 2019
Very good quality for a DIY project. Very well packaged for transporting of heavy safety glass. V...
Very good quality for a DIY project. Very well packaged for transporting of heavy safety glass. Very important to read the instruction booklet before starting.
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Recommended
Dec 5, 2018
The door is ok ,I purchased a dreamline at the same time from home Depot the doors are equal exce...
The door is ok ,I purchased a dreamline at the same time from home Depot the doors are equal except for the hinges the dreamline hinges are lighter but better to work with the have a center adjustable setting and easer to put the screws in the wall with the door attached, the Aston has to have the glass off it seems to get a straight shot so I recommend the dreamline over the Aston
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Recommended
Oct 13, 2018
My Amazing Renovation
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This door couldn't have come in a better time! My boyfriend and I were in the midst of renovating our home that we share. I wanted a stand up shower, being that I've grown tired of the bathtub that we had in our bathroom. The doors are easy to clean and are made of a high grade glass; giving me the most amazing shower time minus the cleaning time struggles. It is a Blessing to have an amazing renovation such as ours!
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Customer review from astonbath.com
Oct 12, 2018
Smooth & Modern
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my door and was a little scared that I wouldn’t be able to install the door on our own. Good news is that the installation instructions were easy. The glass is very heavy and it’s a 2 person job. The door modernizes the shower nicely.
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Customer review from astonbath.com
Oct 8, 2018
No more shower curtain!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We needed some help with this! Beautiful shower door. We have this shower in the second bathroom that my dad built for us, well the shower he built so I needed his help installing this because we didnt know how. He ended up needing to add an extra stud. Just to keep it sturdy but it looks amazing. I hated having the shower curtain because it made it darker in the shower, we dont have lights above/near the shower but now the light filters in through the door much better. Love this door. It looks amazing in here. It took my dad and husband about 3 and half hours to install but I think that was due to adding the extra stud and removing some tile to get it to fit right. And now they just have to finish it with the tile and baseboards and things. It took both of them to lift the glass up and install that. Not too heavy just to make sure it was all even. I think we will have to replace some fixtures to match now. I do suggest finding someone who knows how to do this so it fits well and at least two people to install just to keep it level and even.
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Customer review from astonbath.com
Aug 28, 2018
Great door for the price!
Great door for the price!
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Recommended
Jul 31, 2018
We were able to put this together in a few hours with the only problem being difficulty drilling ...
We were able to put this together in a few hours with the only problem being difficulty drilling the holes into the tile as it was quite thick. Overall extremely happy with this purchase.
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Recommended
Dec 21, 2016
We remolded our bathroom and purchased the Cascadia frameless glass shower door. We love it. It...
We remolded our bathroom and purchased the Cascadia frameless glass shower door. We love it. It installed really easily, and the measurements fit perfectly. The door is solid and there is no messy track to clean. We have had the product for a couple of weeks and are VERY satisfied with our purchase. I would recommend this door to anyone.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJan 4, 2017
Thank you for the review! We love that you love your new shower door!! -Aston
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3 found this review helpful
Sep 23, 2021
Window clouds up easily, and water stains are difficult to...
Window clouds up easily, and water stains are difficult to remove.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertSep 27, 2021
Thank you for your review and choosing Aston for your remodel. Our clear tempered glass only clouds up due to improper ventilation or circulation in your bathroom during hot showers. Regarding your water spots, you can try Rain-X or a mixture of white vinegar and warm water; either of which should resolve the issue. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and daily use of your new CASCADIA Frameless Sliding Shower Door for years to come!
Aug 14, 2021
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Aug 14, 2021
Beautiful high quality shower door....
Beautiful high quality shower door.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertAug 16, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston! We hope that you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and "high quality" of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
Jul 28, 2021
It's easy to install and looks elegant. But didn't come with all the seals # all sides seals
It's easy to install and looks elegant.
But didn't come with all the seals # all sides seals
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 28, 2021
Hi Tim - thank you for your review and for choosing Aston for your bathroom remodel. We are thrilled to hear of your straightforward installation experience and beautiful results! Many times, missing seals are thrown own with the packaging by the homeowner or contracted professional installing the unit. If you are missing any seals, please reach out to us immediately support@astonglobalinc.com with your order details and replacement request. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Recommended
Jul 22, 2021
The door completely changed the appearance of the shower and...
The door completely changed the appearance of the shower and modernized it. The quality is outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 22, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston! We love everything we're reading! Our frameless high end materials and design-work have the ability to quickly and effectively transform your bathroom into a modern resort-like escape. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and "outstanding" quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jul 18, 2021
Looks really beautiful. It was installed by a
professional therefore...
Looks really beautiful. It was installed by a
professional therefore cannot judge ease of installation. I am very happy with the door because it is not only beautiful but enhances the entire look of my shower.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 18, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston! Our mission here is to elevate, and exceed, every single bathroom remodel we are chosen to be a part of! Its also fantastic you chose professional installation for exactly your reasoning. We hope that you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jul 16, 2021
Easy to assemble with two people due to weight...
Easy to assemble with two people due to weight
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 18, 2021
Thank you for your review and for choosing Aston! As stated in all product descriptions, its important to have at least two adults present for all of our models' proper and safe installation procedures. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jul 10, 2021
Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJul 10, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 24, 2021
Absolutely blown away by the beauty of this door and...
Absolutely blown away by the beauty of this door and the actual thickness of it. Superb! This is coming from a person who installs Kohler doors on a regular basis.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 25, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston. This is high praise! Aston takes pride in our custom quality and modern, artisan design-work of all of our showers. We hope that your client enjoys the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 24, 2021
beautiful door, easy to install and very good price....
beautiful door, easy to install and very good price.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 25, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston. Its fantastic you experienced streamlined installation and realized the value Aston brings to your bathroom. We hope that you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 15, 2021
Nice sturdy door. This is heavy glass with only...
Nice sturdy door. This is heavy glass with only two hinges so you need to make sure you are attaching to a sturdy wall. The only problem I have had is the adhesive on the door stop is not sticking well to the ceramic tile. I will probably have to attach with silicon or some other adhesive. I hope this does not create an area for mold build up.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 15, 2021
Hi George - thank you for the great review and for choosing Aston. All Aston Frameless Showers, due to their heavy nature and thick materials ("sturdy" as you have mentioned), require a min. 3" wall stud for secure installation. With proper maintenance and regular usage, you will not experience mold build up. Hiring professional contracting will help with securing the seal to your panel and wall. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 9, 2021
The door after being hung is very beautiful. ...
The door after being hung is very beautiful. The silicon strip that is suppose to attach to the wall for door closure seal will not stay on. An alternative will have to be found. The assembly was interesting the inside hinge is in the way to install inside screws without removing the hinge from the glass one at a time. Poor design that is why I gave it a 4 star. completed it is very nice.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 10, 2021
Thank you for your review and for choosing Aston. Regarding your issues with the inside hinge, hiring professional contractors are easily prepared for such situations. As no two bathroom layouts are identical, each experience slightly difference processes. We are thrilled to hear of the end result though! We hope that you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 4, 2021
Assemble time wasn't too long...
Assemble time wasn't too long
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 6, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!
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Jun 4, 2021
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Jun 2, 2021
Shower door was easy to install and looks beautiful....
Shower door was easy to install and looks beautiful.
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Response from Aston Product ExpertJun 3, 2021
Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing Aston. That's amazing you experienced easy installation We hope that you enjoy the "beautiful" design, functionality and high quality of your new CASCADIA Completely Frameless Shower Door for years to come!