Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of all interim periods reported herein. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed. The Company’s sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served. Accordingly, results for the three months ended April 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate for a fair presentation of the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies and certain indebtedness of foreign subsidiaries denominated in U.S. dollars are included in other (loss) income, net. Other (loss) income, net includes losses of $16.2 million and income of $0.2 million for the three months ended April 3, 2015 and March 28, 2014, respectively. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions in the ordinary course of business are recorded in selling and general expenses. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses recorded in selling and general expenses were not significant for any period presented. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Each of our interim reporting periods, other than the fourth interim reporting period, ends on the Friday closest to the last day of the corresponding quarterly calendar period. The first quarter of 2015 and 2014 ended on April 3 and March 28, respectively. The first quarter of 2015 contains 6 additional days compared to the first quarter of 2014. Our fourth interim reporting period and our fiscal year end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance, which supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and is to be applied retrospectively, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of implementing this guidance on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and is to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of implementing this guidance on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of all interim periods reported herein. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed.

The Company’s sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served. Accordingly, results for the three months ended April 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate for a fair presentation of the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies and certain indebtedness of foreign subsidiaries denominated in U.S. dollars are included in other (loss) income, net. Other (loss) income, net includes losses of $16.2 million and income of $0.2 million for the three months ended April 3, 2015 and March 28, 2014, respectively. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions in the ordinary course of business are recorded in selling and general expenses. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses recorded in selling and general expenses were not significant for any period presented.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Each of our interim reporting periods, other than the fourth interim reporting period, ends on the Friday closest to the last day of the corresponding quarterly calendar period. The first quarter of 2015 and 2014 ended on April 3 and March 28, respectively. The first quarter of 2015 contains 6 additional days compared to the first quarter of 2014. Our fourth interim reporting period and our fiscal year end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance, which supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and is to be applied retrospectively, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of implementing this guidance on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and is to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of implementing this guidance on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.